Most reliable form in weak maiden field. Barrier 4 perfect for inside bias and midfield settling in fast tempo. Outclasses rivals on track familiarity despite no wins.
Western Australia · Sunday 1 March 2026
Esperance tips and results
Our top pick won 4 of 8 races at Esperance. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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33 Degrees Mdn
First up from spell with 1:0-0-1 record, young 3yo has upside despite limited prep (3rd prior at Northam). Very fast tempo may suit if settles midfield.
Barrier 7 ok in long-run 1100m start, midfield map suits fast tempo. Good 4 record solid (11:0-0-3), freshened 8 days. Lacks win but reliable place claimer in low-grade maiden.
Low 53.5kg helps wide draw in fair Esperance 1100m, Pearce stable reliable. Raw speed suits very fast tempo despite maiden struggles; clear value overlay for exotics/place.
- 1st5Written SinNatasha Faithfull$8.00
- 2nd1I Had A DreamHolly Watson$6.00
- 3rd8Why She LeftRocky Cheung$15.00
- 4th2God's WrathBrayden Gaerth$21.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Written Sin | 5 | Natasha Faithfull | P D Tapper | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | I Had A Dream | 4 | Holly Watson | R F Brown | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Why She Left | 8 | Rocky Cheung | Ryan Hill | 53kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 2 | God's Wrath | 9 | Brayden Gaerth | Ms H Harding | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Miss Rompin | 6 | Jade Mc Naught | P C Western | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Show On The Road | 2 | Chanel Cooper | Ryan Hill | 55.5kg | $3.60 |
| 7th | 7 | Arctic Fox | 1 | Lisa Staples | Joanna Offen | 56kg | $9.50 |
| 8th | 4 | He's A Firecracker | 3 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Ms H Harding | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Working Class Girl | 10 | Holly Nottle | D & B Pearce | 53.5kg | $4.80 |
| 10th | 6 | Desert Madame | 7 | Alex Hearn | Melda Daniels | 56kg | $9.00 |
AFGRI Equipment Mdn
Top form pick in maiden with outstanding local record (10:0-4-2 at Esperance, 3:0-3-0 at T/D). Recent runs consistently placed including strong 2nds at track/distance.
Track record solid (7:0-2-1), barrier 4 suits midfield settling in fast tempo. Jockey Wheatley in career-best form at track (29%).
Battle-hardened mare with best track exposure (14:0-4-1 Esperance). Recent strong 2nd at track confirms fitness, light weight 56kg aids. Can finish strongly on long straight despite backmarker role.
Gear change and strong jockey booking (19% track) signal intent. Wide draw tests but light weight and speed can overcome in maiden.
- 1st2Puissance PlayboyLisa Staples$1.90
- 2nd3NanarupMadi Derrick$9.00
- 3rd1Reign In The CashWayne Wheatley$9.00
- 4th5Snow GemAlex Hearn$21.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Puissance Playboy | 8 | Lisa Staples | Joanna Offen | 58kg | $1.90 |
| 2nd | 3 | Nanarup | 2 | Madi Derrick | C R Green | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Reign In The Cash | 4 | Wayne Wheatley | David Page | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Snow Gem | 3 | Alex Hearn | Rebecca Eeles | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Cobar Sky | 9 | Brayden Gaerth | Ms H Harding | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Secret Intent | 6 | Jefferson Tsang | Ms H Harding | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Newington Boy | 5 | Rocky Cheung | Ryan Hill | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Champagne Victory | 11 | Chanel Cooper | Ryan Hill | 53.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Market Player | 10 | Holly Nottle | D & B Pearce | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 10th | 8 | Social Aspect | 12 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Ms H Harding | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Favours | 1 | Ava Catarino | A W Maley | 53kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Queen Of Chaos | 7 | Natasha Faithfull | P D Tapper | 56kg | $7.50 |
Peter Rundle MLA Nationals WA (Bm58+)
Harlequin Prancer dominates form assessment with 4 wins from 6 Esperance starts, including recent BM58+ victory at this trip (1-0-0 T/D). Jockey 100% for horse, strong track stats. Fast tempo suits midfield map.
Good 4 suits (8:4-0-2). Fast tempo questions topweight but track affinity and recency outweigh. Not top pick due to Harlequin Prancer's superior local stats but strong win chance.
Esperance record solid (6:1-2-1), light 55kg helps class rise. Improving trend, midfield map suits fast tempo on fair Esperance layout.
Lacie Ace offers value as Esperance regular (13:2-2-0, T/D 6:1-1-0 with recent Class 2 win).
- 1st4Harlequin PrancerChloe Azzopardi$2.40
- 2nd1Zadows LandingWayne Wheatley$3.00
- 3rd5Cap CavourNatasha Faithfull$6.50
- 4th3Argyle StarLisa Staples$17.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Harlequin Prancer | 8 | Chloe Azzopardi | Campbell McCallum | 58.5kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 1 | Zadows Landing | 6 | Wayne Wheatley | David Page | 60.5kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Cap Cavour | 7 | Natasha Faithfull | G J Burger | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Argyle Star | 2 | Lisa Staples | Josh Brown | 58.5kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Dublin Red | 10 | Chanel Cooper | P D Tapper | 52.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Cocoon Bay | 9 | Madi Derrick | Ms H Harding | 54.5kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Ruling Dame | 3 | Rocky Cheung | P D Tapper | 52kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Birdieagle | 4 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Ms H Harding | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Lacie Ace | 11 | Jefferson Tsang | Ms H Harding | 52kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Rock Of Kaha | 5 | Jade Mc Naught | J D Jachmann | 54kg | $91.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Jet Planes | 1 | Bailey Webster | P D Tapper | 51kg | $81.00 |
Farmgate Hcp (C2)
Favaios tops form assessment with superior Esperance record (15:2-3-2) and track/distance stats (5:1-1-1). Barrier 2 perfect for likely leader role in very fast tempo on fair 1200m track. Good 4 record strong (15:2-3-2).
Golden Opera's track affinity (6:1-2-0) and barrier 3 position her perfectly for on-pace bias potential at Esperance. Recent maiden win here, multiple placings. Light weight 56kg aids in very fast tempo. Form dipped lately but local record and map outweigh; reliable place chance in upset-prone country Class 2.
Recent Class 2 win at track (1300m), prior 3rd here. Good 4 specialist (15:1-0-4). Barrier 5 allows midfield settling. Strong form metrics outweigh last-start fade; high place potential.
Gear tweaks first time signal intent for class rise. Light 57.5kg suits, but wide draw tempers win chance in fast tempo. Not top form pick due to barrier/map, but overlay for place/exotics in volatile Class 2.
- 1st1FavaiosBrayden Gaerth$4.20
- 2nd5CouldabeenahandbagAlex Hearn$18.00
- 3rd2Three Ay EmWayne Wheatley$17.00
- 4th11Dainty RoseHolly Watson$11.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Favaios | 2 | Brayden Gaerth | Ms H Harding | 60kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 5 | Couldabeenahandbag | 1 | Alex Hearn | P D Tapper | 57.5kg | $18.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Three Ay Em | 7 | Wayne Wheatley | Campbell McCallum | 60kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Dainty Rose | 6 | Holly Watson | R F Brown | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Golden Opera | 3 | Chloe Azzopardi | Campbell McCallum | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Military Action | 4 | Madi Derrick | J W Lugg | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Guard The Mullah | 10 | Holly Nottle | Josh Brown | 57.5kg | $3.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Vain Universe | 11 | Rocky Cheung | P D Tapper | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Swift Streaker | 8 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Ryan Hill | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 10th | 9 | Rum 'n' Ginger | 9 | Lisa Staples | Joanna Offen | 56kg | $7.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Call Time | 5 | Natasha Faithfull | R F Brown | 56.5kg |
Kalgoorlie Punters & Drinkers Club ? Esperance Sprint (Bm70+)
Hilton stands out on pure form with unmatched Esperance record (12:6-3-2) and T/D dominance (5:3-1-1). Good 4 proven (29:10-5-2). Midfield map perfect for very fast tempo at fair Esperance 1200m.
Dothraki in career-best form with recent BM70+ win beating Hilton (now rematch) and close 2nd latest. Solid Esperance record (9:4-3-0), strong Wheatley combo (60% on horse). Barrier 2 ideal, midfield map suits fast tempo. Handles Good 4 well (32:5-6-3). Clear threat to Hilton with tactical speed.
Debonnaire peaked last start winning BM70+ over today's key rivals (Hilton 2nd, Dothraki/Tacito behind). Local experience (12:1-0-3), light weight helps. Backmarker role suits predicted very fast tempo at Esperance where closers get long straight run. Form trumps wide draw in fair track.
Wide draw manageable at fair Esperance 1200m start. Freshness suits very fast tempo for strong finisher. Value overlay vs assessed chance.
- 1st10First LawNatika Riordan$26.00
- 2nd7DebonnaireNatasha Faithfull$6.50
- 3rd1HiltonHolly Nottle$4.20
- 4th3DothrakiWayne Wheatley$4.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | First Law | 7 | Natika Riordan | J D Jachmann | 52kg | $26.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Debonnaire | 11 | Natasha Faithfull | Ms F Scott | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Hilton | 6 | Holly Nottle | Nicholas Thomas | 59.5kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 3 | Dothraki | 2 | Wayne Wheatley | David Page | 59kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Tacito | 10 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Ms H Harding | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 5 | False Statement | 8 | Madi Derrick | Felicity Forbes-Ives | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Storm Commander | 1 | Jade Mc Naught | J D Jachmann | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Mountain Ash | 4 | Rocky Cheung | P D Tapper | 52kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Keep Attacking | 12 | Lisa Staples | G J Burger | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Northern Ivy | 3 | Chanel Cooper | P D Tapper | 52.5kg | $91.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Jackemjames | 5 | Bailey Webster | Colin Haddon | 52.5kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 8 | I Am Spartacus | 9 | Holly Watson | Joanna Offen | 56kg | $31.00 |
Racing WA Provincial Series Heat Hcp (C5)
Recent form 911241 shows class edge over rivals, strong on Good 4 (11:3-2-1). Barrier 8 manageable on fair sprint track with long run to bend. Very fast tempo suits finishing strength.
Recent placings in BM company including 2nd last start. Good 4 suits (20:4-3-5). Fast tempo favours strong finishers like this consistent local.
Strong local records (7:2-3-1 track, 6:2-3-0 T/D) and light weight (54kg) advantageous. Improving trend suits Class 5 volatility. Barrier 11 wide but Esperance fairness and long straight help backmarkers. Solid place chance.
Recent form includes 4th in BM58+ last start. Consistent performer who maps back but Esperance long straight suits closers in fast tempo.
- 1st1Meat Pie ArtieAva Catarino$2.50
- 2nd9Tropical SunRocky Cheung$21.00
- 3rd2Royal AccoladeHolly Nottle$10.00
- 4th10Via MonteJade Mc Naught$61.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Meat Pie Artie | 8 | Ava Catarino | Troy Mahood | 59kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Tropical Sun | 2 | Rocky Cheung | Ms H Harding | 53kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Royal Accolade | 7 | Holly Nottle | R F Brown | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Via Monte | 1 | Jade Mc Naught | J D Jachmann | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Hard Solo | 3 | Natasha Faithfull | A W Maley | 54.5kg | $2.90 |
| 6th | 4 | Oregon Hiker | 12 | Natika Riordan | Colin Haddon | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Marybee | 4 | Jefferson Tsang | Ms H Harding | 52kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Dubai's Daughter | 5 | Alex Hearn | Josh Brown | 60kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Rupert's Empire | 6 | Brayden Gaerth | Ms H Harding | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Fameux | 9 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Ms H Harding | 58.5kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Buster's Girl | 11 | Tiana Murray | Campbell McCallum | 54kg | $8.00 |
| 12th | 8 | Alotofbanter | 10 | Jordan Turner | Ms F Scott | 56kg | $41.00 |
Freight Lines Group Esperance Cup (Bm72+)
Esperance track king with unmatched record (15:5-4-1), recent competitive in this field (2nd last start), proven stayer at T/D. High win/place rates, fitness assured after regular racing. Wide draw manageable at fair 2000m start; strong closer suits moderate-fast tempo. Clear place chance.
Fresh off winning this BM70+ over course 15 days ago, barrier 1 ideal for Esperance 2000m. Solid local record (7:2-0-1), progressive mare peaking in fitness.
Dropping in class, consistent performer suits moderate-fast tempo at fair Esperance 2000m. Outclasses rivals on pure merit despite weight.
- 1st3Outspoken LadNatasha Faithfull$5.00
- 2nd12The Jester's SonZephen Johnston-Porter$21.00
- 3rd2Arcadia KnightClint Johnston-Porter$2.60
- 4th6HeavenbentNatika Riordan$14.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Outspoken Lad | 15 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 55kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 12 | The Jester's Son | 11 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Ms H Harding | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Arcadia Knight | 3 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Michael Grantham | 58kg | $2.60 |
| 4th | 6 | Heavenbent | 1 | Natika Riordan | David Page | 54kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Atlantis Beach | 5 | Holly Nottle | C R Green | 54kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 13 | True Chance | 13 | Lisa Staples | G J Burger | 54kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 14 | Uncompromised | 12 | Madi Derrick | Ms H Harding | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Knockoneback | 2 | Jefferson Tsang | A W Maley | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Razmas | 6 | Holly Watson | Campbell McCallum | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Pray Again | 9 | Jade Mc Naught | J D Jachmann | 54kg | $20.00 |
| 11th | 15 | Zadar Rock | 14 | Jordan Turner | Ms F Scott | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Mr Talentino | 7 | Chloe Azzopardi | Campbell McCallum | 54kg | $16.00 |
| 13th | 5 | Got Lucky | 10 | Ava Catarino | P J Bermingham | 54kg | $71.00 |
| 14th | 8 | Magic Will Reign | 4 | Rocky Cheung | T D Tasker | 54kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Wild Imagination | 8 | Wayne Wheatley | David Page | 60.5kg |
Farm & General / Ag & Trade (Bm58+)
Stepchild tops form assessment with recent 1600m win at Esperance (Class 2, Good 4) carrying more weight, followed by strong 2nd. Perfect TAD record (1:1-0-0), dropping in class, suited to fast tempo as backmarker on fair Esperance 1600m layout. Jockey combo 100% prior. Clear form leader despite BM58+ volatility.
Class drop aids but selected 2nd as Stepchild's fresher win-last + perfect TAD edges it. Fair track suits, fast tempo ok from midfield. Solid place chance.
Class drop helps veteran. Value place in upset-prone Esperance BM58+.
Fast tempo backmarker on fair layout, strong jockey (30% recent).
- 1st4More LikelyNatasha Faithfull$2.45
- 2nd1Crunchy NutZephen Johnston-Porter$17.00
- 3rd7Royal GapHolly Watson$9.50
- 4th6Titan RisingAva Catarino$7.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | More Likely | 8 | Natasha Faithfull | T D Tasker | 58kg | $2.45 |
| 2nd | 1 | Crunchy Nut | 12 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Ms H Harding | 61.5kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Royal Gap | 6 | Holly Watson | A W Maley | 56kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Titan Rising | 5 | Ava Catarino | David Page | 54.5kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 13 | Small Town Ruby | 1 | Lisa Staples | Joanna Offen | 54kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Stepchild | 7 | Rocky Cheung | Brett Drury | 54.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Midsummer Romance | 3 | Holly Nottle | R F Brown | 52.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Biondo | 13 | Chloe Azzopardi | Campbell McCallum | 54kg | $8.50 |
| 9th | 8 | Annihilator | 9 | Jade Mc Naught | J D Jachmann | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Midnight Rush | 2 | Wayne Wheatley | David Page | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Passion For War | 10 | Alex Hearn | Rebecca Eeles | 59kg | $61.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Metalic Marlin | 11 | Madi Derrick | Ms H Harding | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 13th | 12 | Shinboner | 4 | Natika Riordan | Colin Haddon | 52kg | $81.00 |
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