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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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R1

McMullens Canvas Mdn

13:35 local1600mMaiden$18,500
Winner11. KirrilySP $6.00
★ Top pick5th
2Puissance Playboy

Our price $4.20 · SP $4.60 · Elisha Whittington

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.

2nd pick2nd
1Reign In The Cash

Our price $5.50 · SP $5.00 · Wayne Wheatley

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.

3rd pick9th
10Mainshow

Our price $10.00 · SP $11.00 · Natika Riordan

Light weight, good draw in fast tempo suits midfield map.

Value pick3rd
6She'satrooper

Our price $8.00 · SP $10.00 · Madi Derrick

Barrier 9 workable at spacious Esperance; light weight, consistent M Derrick.

  1. 1st11KirrilyLisa Staples$6.00
  2. 2nd1Reign In The CashWayne Wheatley$5.00
  3. 3rd6She'satrooperMadi Derrick$10.00
  4. 4th8Written SinRosie Mahony$15.00
Full result · 12 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st11Kirrily8Lisa StaplesCarey Martin56kg$6.00
2nd1Reign In The Cash7Wayne WheatleyDavid Page58kg$5.00
3rd6She'satrooper9Madi DerrickCarey Martin56kg$10.00
4th8Written Sin1Rosie MahonyP D Tapper56kg$15.00
5th2Puissance Playboy12Elisha WhittingtonJoanna Offen58kg$4.60
6th3Newington Boy2Victoria CorverRyan Hill58kg$26.00
7th5Cobar Sky10Brayden GaerthMs H Harding58kg$51.00
8th9Midsummer Romance6Jefferson TsangR F Brown53kg$5.00
9th10Mainshow4Natika RiordanMs H Harding54kg$11.00
10th7Iff You're Ready3Ava CatarinoJoanna Offen54kg$26.00
11th12Pure Hearted5Alex HearnR F Brown54.5kg$11.00
12th4Snow Gem11Chris NicollRebecca Eeles58kg$31.00
R2

BW Scott Contracting Mdn

14:09 local1100mMaiden$18,500
Winner8. CouldabeenahandbagSP $26.00
★ Top pick2nd
1I Had A Dream

Our price $4.50 · SP $8.00 · Alex Hearn

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.

2nd pick10th
11Golden Opera

Our price $3.00 · SP $2.15 · Lisa Staples

Class drop huge positive despite barrier; strong finisher can reel in leaders on fair Esperance layout.

3rd pick5th
9Tapitlikeit'ssassy

Our price $8.00 · SP $11.00 · Wayne Wheatley

Best recent threat to top two with close 3rd last start despite wide draw.

Value pick7th
5Queen Of Chaos

Our price $15.00 · SP $14.00 · Ava Catarino

Value roughy with solid track history and recent staying-on 4th.

  1. 1st8CouldabeenahandbagRosie Mahony$26.00
  2. 2nd1I Had A DreamAlex Hearn$8.00
  3. 3rd2God's WrathBrayden Gaerth$41.00
  4. 4th12Warning LabelVictoria Corver$15.00
Full result · 11 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st8Couldabeenahandbag3Rosie MahonyP D Tapper56kg$26.00
2nd1I Had A Dream4Alex HearnR F Brown58kg$8.00
3rd2God's Wrath5Brayden GaerthMs H Harding58kg$41.00
4th12Warning Label14Victoria CorverRyan Hill54.5kg$15.00
5th9Tapitlikeit'ssassy9Wayne WheatleyMs H Harding56kg$11.00
6th6Inkaantoon7Bailey WebsterP D Tapper53kg$10.00
7th5Queen Of Chaos10Ava CatarinoP D Tapper54kg$14.00
8th7Shine And Burn11Jefferson TsangMs H Harding53kg$5.50
9th3Our Desperado8Madi DerrickMs H Harding58kg$41.00
10th11Golden Opera13Lisa StaplesCampbell McCallum54.5kg$2.15
11th10One Ginger Fox12Chris NicollJarrad Humphries56kg$31.00
Scr4Samkerbam6Kristy BennettTroy Mahood58kg
Scr13Glimmerinthedust2Natika RiordanColin Haddon54.5kg
Scr14Nutbush City1Carey Martin56kg
R3

Condingup Machinery Wreckers (Bm58+)

14:44 local1400mBenchMark 58+$22,000
Winner5. SecricitySP $2.60
★ Top pick4th
3Midnight Rush

Our price $2.50 · SP $3.30 · Wayne Wheatley

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.

2nd pickWon
5Secricity

Our price $4.50 · SP $2.60 · Madi Derrick

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.

3rd pick9th
4Dancing Choose

Our price $6.00 · SP $8.50 · Alex Hearn

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.

Value pick6th
1Mountain Ash

Our price $7.00 · SP $7.00 · Bailey Webster

Distance record solid (14:1-3-1), proven Good 4 (47:6-11-4).

  1. 1st5SecricityMadi Derrick$2.60
  2. 2nd2SnipperandoBrayden Gaerth$26.00
  3. 3rd9Make De FortuneAva Catarino$101.00
  4. 4th3Midnight RushWayne Wheatley$3.30
Full result · 9 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st5Secricity3Madi DerrickCarey Martin55kg$2.60
2nd2Snipperando1Brayden GaerthMs H Harding57kg$26.00
3rd9Make De Fortune4Ava CatarinoCrystal Burns52kg$101.00
4th3Midnight Rush5Wayne WheatleyDavid Page56.5kg$3.30
5th8Jericho's Echo9Elisha WhittingtonJoanna Offen54kg$41.00
6th1Mountain Ash8Bailey WebsterP D Tapper56kg$7.00
7th6Everlasting Spirit7Jefferson TsangMs H Harding51kg$5.50
8th7Fiendish2Lisa StaplesN L Newton54kg$31.00
9th4Dancing Choose6Alex HearnR F Brown55.5kg$8.50
R4

KJ Norton Building Co Hcp (C5)

15:23 local1100mClass 5$22,000
Winner3. Oregon HikerSP $15.00
★ Top pick3rd
2Royal Accolade

Our price $2.80 · SP $2.25 · Alex Hearn

Barrier 3 perfect for inside bias, maps on-pace in likely leaders group.

2nd pick6th
6The Lions' Gate

Our price $5.50 · SP $5.50 · Lisa Staples

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.

3rd pick4th
9Diego Dynamite

Our price $7.00 · SP $3.90 · Madi Derrick

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.

Value pick7th
1Rupert's Empire

Our price $8.00 · SP $41.00 · Brayden Gaerth

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.

  1. 1st3Oregon HikerNatika Riordan$15.00
  2. 2nd8Tropical SunJefferson Tsang$7.00
  3. 3rd2Royal AccoladeAlex Hearn$2.25
  4. 4th9Diego DynamiteMadi Derrick$3.90
Full result · 10 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st3Oregon Hiker8Natika RiordanColin Haddon57kg$15.00
2nd8Tropical Sun1Jefferson TsangMs H Harding52.5kg$7.00
3rd2Royal Accolade3Alex HearnR F Brown60.5kg$2.25
4th9Diego Dynamite9Madi DerrickCarey Martin55kg$3.90
5th5Dublin Red5Rosie MahonyP D Tapper56.5kg$31.00
6th6The Lions' Gate2Lisa StaplesN L Newton56.5kg$5.50
7th1Rupert's Empire10Brayden GaerthMs H Harding61kg$41.00
8th4Supportive4Elisha WhittingtonMs H Harding57kg$51.00
9th7Lucky Sue7Wayne WheatleyNicholas Thomas56kg$18.00
10th10Sabino6Bailey WebsterP D Tapper51.5kg$81.00
R5

Emyjor Services Hcp (C1)

16:02 local1200mClass 1$22,000
Winner1. Meat Pie ArtieSP $26.00
★ Top pick2nd
4Harlequin Prancer

Our price $3.20 · SP $3.00 · Lisa Staples

Second up stats solid, barrier 4 suits midfield role in very fast tempo favoring strong finishers.

2nd pick6th
3Dainty Rose

Our price $4.80 · SP $5.00 · Alex Hearn

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.

3rd pick9th
5Miss Weeni

Our price $8.00 · SP $26.00 · Jefferson Tsang

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.

Value pick5th
2Alabama Elegance

Our price $7.50 · SP $8.00 · Tiana Murray

  1. 1st1Meat Pie ArtieKristy Bennett$26.00
  2. 2nd4Harlequin PrancerLisa Staples$3.00
  3. 3rd10FuzzyboxMadi Derrick$5.00
  4. 4th8ShinbonerNatika Riordan$4.60
Full result · 9 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st1Meat Pie Artie10Kristy BennettTroy Mahood60kg$26.00
2nd4Harlequin Prancer4Lisa StaplesCampbell McCallum58.5kg$3.00
3rd10Fuzzybox5Madi DerrickCarey Martin54.5kg$5.00
4th8Shinboner6Natika RiordanColin Haddon53.5kg$4.60
5th2Alabama Elegance1Tiana MurrayRyan Hill54.5kg$8.00
6th3Dainty Rose2Alex HearnR F Brown58.5kg$5.00
7th7Pure Quality7Victoria CorverMs F Scott56kg$11.00
8th6Oakwood3Rosie MahonyRobert Payton56.5kg$101.00
9th5Miss Weeni9Jefferson TsangMs H Harding55.5kg$26.00
Scr9Charcoal Chaos8Elisha WhittingtonJoanna Offen55kg
R6

Kalgoorlie Miner (Bm70+)

16:36 local1200mBenchMark 70+$22,000
Winner7. DadirraSP $5.00
★ Top pick2nd
5Dothraki

Our price $3.20 · SP $2.15 · Wayne Wheatley

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.

2nd pick3rd
3False Statement

Our price $5.50 · SP $8.00 · Madi Derrick

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.

3rd pick6th
2Crunchy Nut

Our price $7.00 · SP $14.00 · Brayden Gaerth

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?).

Value pick4th
4Paddy's Flyin'

Our price $12.00 · SP $11.00 · Victoria Corver

Midfield map suits very fast tempo, declining but class rise manageable.

  1. 1st7DadirraAva Catarino$5.00
  2. 2nd5DothrakiWayne Wheatley$2.15
  3. 3rd3False StatementMadi Derrick$8.00
  4. 4th4Paddy's Flyin'Victoria Corver$11.00
Full result · 10 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st7Dadirra10Ava CatarinoCarey Martin53kg$5.00
2nd5Dothraki5Wayne WheatleyDavid Page56kg$2.15
3rd3False Statement9Madi DerrickFelicity Forbes-Ives57.5kg$8.00
4th4Paddy's Flyin'8Victoria CorverMs F Scott56.5kg$11.00
5th6Niccolite4Lisa StaplesBrett Drury55.5kg$20.00
6th2Crunchy Nut1Brayden GaerthMs H Harding57.5kg$14.00
7th10Talk Softly3Natika RiordanRobert Payton53kg$61.00
8th9Northern Ivy7Bailey WebsterP D Tapper52kg$18.00
9th8Eevalina2Alex HearnP D Tapper55kg$15.00
10th1Celebrity Prince6Jefferson TsangMs H Harding57kg$11.00
R7

Claas Harvest Centre (Bm64+)

17:10 local1600mBenchMark 64+$22,000
Winner5. Got LuckySP $41.00
★ Top pick2nd
4True Chance

Our price $3.00 · SP $1.85 · Lisa Staples

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.

2nd pick5th
9Heavenbent

Our price $5.50 · SP $5.00 · Ava Catarino

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.

3rd pick11th
6West Coast Warrior

Our price $7.00 · SP $9.00 · Madi Derrick

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.

Value pick7th
2Debonnaire

Our price $9.00 · SP $11.00 · Victoria Corver

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.

  1. 1st5Got LuckyJefferson Tsang$41.00
  2. 2nd4True ChanceLisa Staples$1.85
  3. 3rd11Small Town RubyElisha Whittington$16.00
  4. 4th8KallarooAlex Hearn$18.00
Full result · 11 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st5Got Lucky9Jefferson TsangP J Bermingham54kg$41.00
2nd4True Chance3Lisa StaplesG J Burger58.5kg$1.85
3rd11Small Town Ruby2Elisha WhittingtonJoanna Offen54kg$16.00
4th8Kallaroo8Alex HearnR F Brown55kg$18.00
5th9Heavenbent10Ava CatarinoDavid Page52kg$5.00
6th10Hobelar4Tiana MurrayCampbell McCallum50kg$17.00
7th2Debonnaire7Victoria CorverMs F Scott59.5kg$11.00
8th1Vevinsky5Natika RiordanMs F Scott58.5kg$14.00
9th3Birdieagle6Brayden GaerthMs H Harding59kg$41.00
10th7Passion For War11Chris NicollRebecca Eeles56.5kg$101.00
11th6West Coast Warrior1Madi DerrickG J Burger57kg$9.00
R8

Le Grande Plumbing Hcp (C2)

17:46 local1600mClass 2$22,000
Winner2. Zadows LandingSP $2.60
★ Top pick8th
1Perfect Ruler

Our price $5.50 · SP $8.00 · Jefferson Tsang

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.

2nd pick6th
10Wife Says Yes

Our price $6.00 · SP $5.50 · Chris Nicoll

3rd pickWon
2Zadows Landing

Our price $4.00 · SP $2.60 · Wayne Wheatley

No 1600m experience caps but recent fitness trumps most; slightly overbet but reliable threat in upset-prone Class 2.

Value pick4th
5Metalic Marlin

Our price $10.00 · SP $8.00 · Madi Derrick

Good track form (13:1-0-0), midfield in fast tempo; overlooked vs flashier rivals in high-volatility race.

  1. 1st2Zadows LandingWayne Wheatley$2.60
  2. 2nd7Titan RisingAva Catarino$20.00
  3. 3rd8Lyn's StarTiana Murray$10.00
  4. 4th5Metalic MarlinMadi Derrick$8.00
Full result · 12 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st2Zadows Landing2Wayne WheatleyDavid Page59.5kg$2.60
2nd7Titan Rising10Ava CatarinoDavid Page56kg$20.00
3rd8Lyn's Star7Tiana MurrayRyan Hill53.5kg$10.00
4th5Metalic Marlin3Madi DerrickMs H Harding58.5kg$8.00
5th12Moriah12Natika RiordanBrett Drury52.5kg$17.00
6th10Wife Says Yes11Chris NicollCampbell McCallum56kg$5.50
7th6Flash Invader6Bailey WebsterCarey Martin55kg$61.00
8th1Perfect Ruler8Jefferson TsangMs H Harding56.5kg$8.00
9th11Always Awesome5Elisha WhittingtonJoanna Offen55.5kg$71.00
10th4Alotta Fighting4Alex HearnP D Tapper58.5kg$19.00
11th3Keep A Knockin'1Brayden GaerthMs H Harding59kg$26.00
12th9Hand Me Down9Lisa StaplesG J Burger56.5kg$10.00

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