Esperance tips and results

Our price $3.80 · SP $9.50 · Brayden Gaerth

His on-pace running style is perfectly suited to this race setup with a very fast tempo predicted. Has placed in 3 of his 9 starts at Esperance and appears to be peaking at the right time. The barrier (5) is ideal for his forward running style.

Our price $9.00 · SP $16.00 · Wayne Wheatley

Has drawn the perfect barrier (1) and gets the services of Wayne Wheatley who boasts an impressive 31% win rate at Esperance. Recent form is improving with a 3rd placing two starts back and a solid 6-5-3-4 pattern in last four runs. The fast tempo should suit her running style from the inside gate.

Our price $6.50 · SP $12.00 · Rosie Mahony

Her recent form shows clear improvement, finishing 2nd last start over 1300m. The inside draw is perfect for her running style, and she's shown consistency with 2 placings from her last 4 starts. The step up to 1400m looks ideal based on her finishing patterns.

Our price $5.50 · SP $6.50 · Chris Nicoll

Desert Madame comes into this race second-up from a spell after a solid 3rd placing last start over 1300m. While she's yet to win, her consistency is evident with two 3rd placings from 10 starts. The step up to 1400m should suit based on her finishing patterns in recent races.

Our price $8.00 · SP $10.00 · Ava Catarino

The jockey change to Ava Catarino (23% win rate at this track) is significant, and the step up to 1400m should suit based on her finishing patterns.

Our price $12.00 · SP $7.00 · Natika Riordan

The advantageous barrier 2 draw and significant weight advantage (52.5kg) further enhance her chances.

Our price $3.80 · SP $4.40 · Casey Hunter

Her last start 3rd at Mt Barker was solid, and she's shown consistency across her recent runs. The mare has a versatile racing pattern that should suit Esperance's fair layout, and jockey Casey Hunter has a 25% win strike rate on this horse. Looks perfectly placed to break through at this distance.

Our price $5.00 · SP $3.60 · Wayne Wheatley

Cap Cavour brings strong credentials with an excellent record at Esperance (1-1-1 from 3 starts) and has been consistently placing. Wayne Wheatley is in excellent form (40% strike rate from last 20 rides) and knows the track well. The wide barrier and top weight are significant concerns, but his class and track experience keep him in contention.

Our price $9.00 · SP $16.00 · Madi Derrick

Her recent 7th at Mt Barker was better than it looks, and she'll appreciate the weight relief and likely fast tempo.

Our price $7.00 · SP $9.00 · Madi Derrick

Secricity brings solid credentials with a strong record at this track (1-2-2 from 6 starts) and consistent recent form including a win and placing. Her jockey Madi Derrick knows her well with 2 wins from 10 rides. While the wide barrier is a concern in a fast-tempo race, her track record and tactical versatility give her strong place claims.

Our price $12.00 · SP $20.00 · Natika Riordan

Her track record shows she can perform at Esperance (0-2-0 from 4 starts), and she'll appreciate the fast tempo.

Our price $5.00 · SP $3.70 · Wayne Wheatley

Titan Rising comes off a last-start win over 2000m and is clearly in career-best form. The gelding has proven ability at the distance range with a win from 3 starts. Wayne Wheatley is riding in exceptional form (40% strike rate) and has a strong combination with trainer David Page (38%). While facing a class rise, his improving form suggests he can measure up.

Our price $7.00 · SP $8.50 · Elisha Whittington

Small Town Ruby offers excellent value given her strong track record with 3 wins at Esperance and proven ability at the distance (1 win, 1 placing from 3 starts). Her recent form has been consistent with a 4th and 3rd in her last two starts. The significant class drop is a major positive, and while the barrier is wide, the long run to the first turn at Esperance mitigates this disadvantage.

Our price $6.00 · SP $16.00 · Chris Nicoll

Golden Opera represents excellent value as a last-start winner at this track who's dropping significantly in class after previously racing in metro Group races. The barrier is a concern, but her class edge and recent winning form make her a genuine threat.

Our price $8.00 · SP $13.00 · Jefferson Tsang

Safe Rappa offers appeal with his weight advantage (51.5kg) and favorable barrier draw. While his last start was disappointing, he's shown enough consistency throughout his career (2-7-5 from 42 starts) to suggest he can bounce back in this company.

Our price $12.00 · SP $31.00 · Bailey Webster

His 4th placing last start was solid, and he gets in with just 51kg. While his overall winning record is modest (1 from 16), his recent form suggests he's finding his best, and the likely fast tempo should suit his racing pattern.

Our price $4.50 · SP $4.80 · Wayne Wheatley

Dothraki brings the strongest recent form, winning last start over 1400m at this track with the same jockey. Wayne Wheatley is riding at 40% and has a strong record on this horse (2 from 3). The 7yo has excellent track statistics (3-2-0 from 6 starts) and drops 4.5kg from his last start win. Should get a perfect midfield position from barrier 7 despite the fast tempo.

Our price $5.00 · SP $3.40 · Natasha Faithfull

True Chance brings excellent track credentials (5-3-1 from 13 starts) and strong distance form (2-1-0 from 3 starts at 1600m). Finished a close second last start over this trip and has been a model of consistency with 5 wins from his last 10 starts. The 28-day freshen-up is the main query, but his overall profile suggests he'll be right in the finish.

Our price $5.00 · SP $7.50 · Madi Derrick

With a fast tempo predicted, his backmarker style should be advantaged.