7 track starts (0-2-2) show suitability despite wide draw; long 1600m run mitigates barrier. Fast tempo favors its finishing burst over weaker maidens.
Western Australia · Friday 2 January 2026
Esperance tips and results
Our top pick won 0 of 8 races at Esperance. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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McMullens Canvas Mdn
8 good track starts (0-0-2), consistent Wheatley rides, winkers debut. Fast tempo may suit on-pace at fair Esperance 1600m, but winless record caps confidence in volatile BM58-low maiden.
Light weight, good draw in fast tempo suits midfield map.
Barrier 9 workable at spacious Esperance; light weight, consistent M Derrick.
- 1st11KirrilyLisa Staples$6.00
- 2nd1Reign In The CashWayne Wheatley$5.00
- 3rd6She'satrooperMadi Derrick$10.00
- 4th8Written SinRosie Mahony$15.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Kirrily | 8 | Lisa Staples | Carey Martin | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Reign In The Cash | 7 | Wayne Wheatley | David Page | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | She'satrooper | 9 | Madi Derrick | Carey Martin | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Written Sin | 1 | Rosie Mahony | P D Tapper | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Puissance Playboy | 12 | Elisha Whittington | Joanna Offen | 58kg | $4.60 |
| 6th | 3 | Newington Boy | 2 | Victoria Corver | Ryan Hill | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Cobar Sky | 10 | Brayden Gaerth | Ms H Harding | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Midsummer Romance | 6 | Jefferson Tsang | R F Brown | 53kg | $5.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Mainshow | 4 | Natika Riordan | Ms H Harding | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Iff You're Ready | 3 | Ava Catarino | Joanna Offen | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Pure Hearted | 5 | Alex Hearn | R F Brown | 54.5kg | $11.00 |
| 12th | 4 | Snow Gem | 11 | Chris Nicoll | Rebecca Eeles | 58kg | $31.00 |
BW Scott Contracting Mdn
Leading form horse with multiple near-misses at track/distance. Recent 2nd from wide barrier shows toughness; barrier 4 ideal for inside bias and long back straight start.
Class drop huge positive despite barrier; strong finisher can reel in leaders on fair Esperance layout.
Best recent threat to top two with close 3rd last start despite wide draw.
Value roughy with solid track history and recent staying-on 4th.
- 1st8CouldabeenahandbagRosie Mahony$26.00
- 2nd1I Had A DreamAlex Hearn$8.00
- 3rd2God's WrathBrayden Gaerth$41.00
- 4th12Warning LabelVictoria Corver$15.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Couldabeenahandbag | 3 | Rosie Mahony | P D Tapper | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | I Had A Dream | 4 | Alex Hearn | R F Brown | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | God's Wrath | 5 | Brayden Gaerth | Ms H Harding | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Warning Label | 14 | Victoria Corver | Ryan Hill | 54.5kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Tapitlikeit'ssassy | 9 | Wayne Wheatley | Ms H Harding | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Inkaantoon | 7 | Bailey Webster | P D Tapper | 53kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Queen Of Chaos | 10 | Ava Catarino | P D Tapper | 54kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Shine And Burn | 11 | Jefferson Tsang | Ms H Harding | 53kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 3 | Our Desperado | 8 | Madi Derrick | Ms H Harding | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Golden Opera | 13 | Lisa Staples | Campbell McCallum | 54.5kg | $2.15 |
| 11th | 10 | One Ginger Fox | 12 | Chris Nicoll | Jarrad Humphries | 56kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Samkerbam | 6 | Kristy Bennett | Troy Mahood | 58kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Glimmerinthedust | 2 | Natika Riordan | Colin Haddon | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Nutbush City | 1 | Carey Martin | 56kg |
Condingup Machinery Wreckers (Bm58+)
Midnight Rush tops form assessment with consistent recent placings at Esperance including strong 2nds in last two starts against similar fields. Local record 3:1-2-0, barrier 5 perfect for inside bias and midfield settling in fast tempo suits strong finisher. Dropping in class on Good 4 where proven (31:6-7-3). Clear leader on pure form ahead of inconsistent rivals.
Barrier 3 ideal for Esperance inside bias, light weight and midfield map suits fast tempo. Reliable local record (4:0-2-1) edges older rivals, strong place claims behind top pick.
Dancing Choose brings strong track record (6:2-0-1) and significant class drop. Barrier 6 viable in inside bias, light weight suits, each-way chance in volatile BM58.
Distance record solid (14:1-3-1), proven Good 4 (47:6-11-4).
- 1st5SecricityMadi Derrick$2.60
- 2nd2SnipperandoBrayden Gaerth$26.00
- 3rd9Make De FortuneAva Catarino$101.00
- 4th3Midnight RushWayne Wheatley$3.30
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Secricity | 3 | Madi Derrick | Carey Martin | 55kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 2 | Snipperando | 1 | Brayden Gaerth | Ms H Harding | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Make De Fortune | 4 | Ava Catarino | Crystal Burns | 52kg | $101.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Midnight Rush | 5 | Wayne Wheatley | David Page | 56.5kg | $3.30 |
| 5th | 8 | Jericho's Echo | 9 | Elisha Whittington | Joanna Offen | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Mountain Ash | 8 | Bailey Webster | P D Tapper | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Everlasting Spirit | 7 | Jefferson Tsang | Ms H Harding | 51kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 7 | Fiendish | 2 | Lisa Staples | N L Newton | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Dancing Choose | 6 | Alex Hearn | R F Brown | 55.5kg | $8.50 |
KJ Norton Building Co Hcp (C5)
Barrier 3 perfect for inside bias, maps on-pace in likely leaders group.
Strong recent form highlighted by 2nd to Royal Accolade in this exact race 20 days ago. Barrier 2 gives perfect inside draw on moderate bias track. Solid distance record and recent Northam near-miss show finishing strength. Gear change helps; value threat to top pick in upset-prone Class 5.
Local consistent type with 2 placings from 3 Esperance starts, including recent 3rd behind Royal Accolade in this race. Light weight and fresh legs from recent run help, but wide draw tests in inside-biased setup. Reliable place chance in volatile Class 5.
Good 4 record strong (15:3-3-2) but wide barrier 10 hurts on inside bias. Class rise but dropping to suitable level; value roughy if gets luck in running from back.
- 1st3Oregon HikerNatika Riordan$15.00
- 2nd8Tropical SunJefferson Tsang$7.00
- 3rd2Royal AccoladeAlex Hearn$2.25
- 4th9Diego DynamiteMadi Derrick$3.90
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Oregon Hiker | 8 | Natika Riordan | Colin Haddon | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Tropical Sun | 1 | Jefferson Tsang | Ms H Harding | 52.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Royal Accolade | 3 | Alex Hearn | R F Brown | 60.5kg | $2.25 |
| 4th | 9 | Diego Dynamite | 9 | Madi Derrick | Carey Martin | 55kg | $3.90 |
| 5th | 5 | Dublin Red | 5 | Rosie Mahony | P D Tapper | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 6 | The Lions' Gate | 2 | Lisa Staples | N L Newton | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 1 | Rupert's Empire | 10 | Brayden Gaerth | Ms H Harding | 61kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Supportive | 4 | Elisha Whittington | Ms H Harding | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Lucky Sue | 7 | Wayne Wheatley | Nicholas Thomas | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Sabino | 6 | Bailey Webster | P D Tapper | 51.5kg | $81.00 |
Emyjor Services Hcp (C1)
Second up stats solid, barrier 4 suits midfield role in very fast tempo favoring strong finishers.
Second up suits, barrier 2 perfect for inside bias and long back straight start. Very fast tempo may suit settling midfield; beats others on local class/recency despite rise. Solid place claims.
Miss Weeni's recency edges rivals with Esperance 1200m win last start despite wide draw. Regular racing fitness key in BM58 volatility; track record (3:1-0-0) and distance suits. Fast tempo may expose backmarkers but recent proof at level. Value in top 3.
- 1st1Meat Pie ArtieKristy Bennett$26.00
- 2nd4Harlequin PrancerLisa Staples$3.00
- 3rd10FuzzyboxMadi Derrick$5.00
- 4th8ShinbonerNatika Riordan$4.60
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Meat Pie Artie | 10 | Kristy Bennett | Troy Mahood | 60kg | $26.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Harlequin Prancer | 4 | Lisa Staples | Campbell McCallum | 58.5kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Fuzzybox | 5 | Madi Derrick | Carey Martin | 54.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Shinboner | 6 | Natika Riordan | Colin Haddon | 53.5kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 2 | Alabama Elegance | 1 | Tiana Murray | Ryan Hill | 54.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Dainty Rose | 2 | Alex Hearn | R F Brown | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Pure Quality | 7 | Victoria Corver | Ms F Scott | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Oakwood | 3 | Rosie Mahony | Robert Payton | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Miss Weeni | 9 | Jefferson Tsang | Ms H Harding | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Charcoal Chaos | 8 | Elisha Whittington | Joanna Offen | 55kg |
Kalgoorlie Miner (Bm70+)
Dothraki tops form assessment with dominant win here last Saturday (1200m BM58+), barrier 5 suits inside bias, midfield settling ideal for very fast tempo on fair Esperance layout. Strong track record (4:2-1-0), recent fitness trumps first-uppers and inconsistent rivals.
False Statement second pick after strong BM70+ win at track/distance 4 weeks back, beating similar field. Improving form in regular prep outperforms first-uppers like #1/#2. Barrier 9 ok on long Esperance run, midfield map suits fast tempo. Solid class history edges inconsistent rivals.
Crunchy Nut third with barrier 1 advantage on inside-biased track, excellent Esperance record (7 starts, 3 wins). Leader map perfect for very fast tempo despite first-up (needs run?).
Midfield map suits very fast tempo, declining but class rise manageable.
- 1st7DadirraAva Catarino$5.00
- 2nd5DothrakiWayne Wheatley$2.15
- 3rd3False StatementMadi Derrick$8.00
- 4th4Paddy's Flyin'Victoria Corver$11.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Dadirra | 10 | Ava Catarino | Carey Martin | 53kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Dothraki | 5 | Wayne Wheatley | David Page | 56kg | $2.15 |
| 3rd | 3 | False Statement | 9 | Madi Derrick | Felicity Forbes-Ives | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Paddy's Flyin' | 8 | Victoria Corver | Ms F Scott | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Niccolite | 4 | Lisa Staples | Brett Drury | 55.5kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Crunchy Nut | 1 | Brayden Gaerth | Ms H Harding | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Talk Softly | 3 | Natika Riordan | Robert Payton | 53kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Northern Ivy | 7 | Bailey Webster | P D Tapper | 52kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Eevalina | 2 | Alex Hearn | P D Tapper | 55kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Celebrity Prince | 6 | Jefferson Tsang | Ms H Harding | 57kg | $11.00 |
Claas Harvest Centre (Bm64+)
Second-up sharpener produced a sharp finish behind stronger field; barrier 3 perfect for inside bias and fast tempo suiting midfield map. Local trainer/jockey combo reliable; dropping weights elsewhere aid.
Heavenbent peaking with recent track win (1600m) and bold 3rd last start despite wide draw. Solid Good 4 record, distance suited (6:2-0-1), and light weight offsets backmarker map in fast tempo.
West Coast Warrior's Esperance affinity (8:3-4-0, 5:2-3-0 T/D) screams inclusion; barrier 1 exploits weak inside bias perfectly. Second-up from spell with prior sharpener; stable hot with True Chance. Fast tempo may suit if finds front; recent fade excused by post-spell blowout. Solid place claim.
Consistent for in-form Scott yard, dropping class with fitness from 6-day backup. Track places (9:0-0-3) and Good 4 stats solid; fast tempo suits cruiser style despite distance query. Overlay vs assessed fair line.
- 1st5Got LuckyJefferson Tsang$41.00
- 2nd4True ChanceLisa Staples$1.85
- 3rd11Small Town RubyElisha Whittington$16.00
- 4th8KallarooAlex Hearn$18.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Got Lucky | 9 | Jefferson Tsang | P J Bermingham | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | True Chance | 3 | Lisa Staples | G J Burger | 58.5kg | $1.85 |
| 3rd | 11 | Small Town Ruby | 2 | Elisha Whittington | Joanna Offen | 54kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Kallaroo | 8 | Alex Hearn | R F Brown | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Heavenbent | 10 | Ava Catarino | David Page | 52kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Hobelar | 4 | Tiana Murray | Campbell McCallum | 50kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Debonnaire | 7 | Victoria Corver | Ms F Scott | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Vevinsky | 5 | Natika Riordan | Ms F Scott | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Birdieagle | 6 | Brayden Gaerth | Ms H Harding | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Passion For War | 11 | Chris Nicoll | Rebecca Eeles | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 6 | West Coast Warrior | 1 | Madi Derrick | G J Burger | 57kg | $9.00 |
Le Grande Plumbing Hcp (C2)
Perfect Ruler tops form assessment with recent track/distance win (1:1-0-0) in competitive time despite light weight; good track record (7:1-1-1) and likely forward map in fast tempo favors on-pace at fair Esperance 1600m. Best win chance in volatile Class 2.
No 1600m experience caps but recent fitness trumps most; slightly overbet but reliable threat in upset-prone Class 2.
Good track form (13:1-0-0), midfield in fast tempo; overlooked vs flashier rivals in high-volatility race.
- 1st2Zadows LandingWayne Wheatley$2.60
- 2nd7Titan RisingAva Catarino$20.00
- 3rd8Lyn's StarTiana Murray$10.00
- 4th5Metalic MarlinMadi Derrick$8.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Zadows Landing | 2 | Wayne Wheatley | David Page | 59.5kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 7 | Titan Rising | 10 | Ava Catarino | David Page | 56kg | $20.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Lyn's Star | 7 | Tiana Murray | Ryan Hill | 53.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Metalic Marlin | 3 | Madi Derrick | Ms H Harding | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Moriah | 12 | Natika Riordan | Brett Drury | 52.5kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Wife Says Yes | 11 | Chris Nicoll | Campbell McCallum | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 6 | Flash Invader | 6 | Bailey Webster | Carey Martin | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Perfect Ruler | 8 | Jefferson Tsang | Ms H Harding | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Always Awesome | 5 | Elisha Whittington | Joanna Offen | 55.5kg | $71.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Alotta Fighting | 4 | Alex Hearn | P D Tapper | 58.5kg | $19.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Keep A Knockin' | 1 | Brayden Gaerth | Ms H Harding | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Hand Me Down | 9 | Lisa Staples | G J Burger | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
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