Daunting Instinct (AUS) Horse
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Daunting Instinct, a 5yo bay gelding from Australia, is trained by Malcolm Bailey. He was sired by Daunting Lad out of Perfect Instinct and has earned five wins in his career. On 25 Oct 2025 at Gympie, he secured his most important triumph, winning the $11,500 0‑55 Handicap.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Bundaberg 25-Jul-26 1380m GOOD R6 BM50 (of $10,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:23.550, SP: 19.00 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:38.700 1st Galactic Legend ( K Johnston 60.5 , Cd 58.5 ) 2nd Nitrogen ( E Simsir 60.5 , Cd 57.5 ) 0.25L 3rd Mekanic ( S Wilcock 60 ) 1.50L 5th Daunting Instinct ( S Bailey 57.5 , Cd 55.5 ) 8.50L See full results | S Bailey 57.5kg, Cd 55.5kg 8.50L | 5 (9) |
| Esk 11-Jul-26 800m GOOD 4 R1 BM50 (of $10,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 00:44.680, SP: 14.00 1st Qickwit ( A R Mccolm 63 , Cd 60 ) 2nd Goose Step ( K Lenton 62 ) 0.65L 3rd Barbra ( V E Soulsby 61.5 , Cd 59.5 ) 2.23L 12th Daunting Instinct ( S Bailey 58.5 , Cd 56.5 ) 8.41L See full results | S Bailey 58.5kg, Cd 56.5kg 8.41L | 12 (12) |
| Bundaberg 20-Jun-26 1380m GOOD R6 0-55 $500 (of $10,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:23.240, SP: 17.00 Sectionals: 600m 00:37.690 1st Rapid Dude ( K J Gates 61 ) 2nd Harley Charlie ( N Thomas 58 ) 2.22L 3rd Dolly Disco ( S F Bailey 56 , Cd 54 ) 4.22L 4th Daunting Instinct ( S Tierney 56.5 , Cd 54.5 ) 8.07L See full results | S Tierney 56.5kg, Cd 54.5kg 8.07L | 4 (7) |
| Gladstone 13-Jun-26 1000m GOOD R2 0-50 $6,800 (of $10,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:00.880, SP: 8.00 1st Daunting Instinct ( S Wilcock 58.5 , Cd 57 ) 2nd Power Maiden ( R M S Olivera 60 ) 0.17L 3rd Spitzberg ( N M Olzard 61 ) 3.47L See full results | S Wilcock 58.5kg, Cd 57kg | 1 (8) |
| Gympie 06-Jun-26 1470m GOOD R5 BM55 (of $11,500) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:32.150, SP: 7.50 Sectionals: 600m 00:40.660 1st Rapid Dude ( K J Gates 60.5 ) 2nd Hell Of A Prince ( K A Johnston 57.5 , Cd 55.5 ) 0.69L 3rd Rokabye Warrior ( W D O'connell 58 ) 4.08L 6th Daunting Instinct ( S Wilcock 57 , Cd 55.5 ) 8.97L See full results | S Wilcock 57kg, Cd 55.5kg 8.97L | 6 (10) |