The gelding has shown consistent ability with a placing at this distance and strong trial form. Despite being first up, the class drop and tactical advantage make him the standout.
Western Australia · Saturday 9 May 2026
Port Hedland tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 6 races at Port Hedland. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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BJ Keys Memorial Mdn
The mare has shown ability with two placings and gets a strong jockey booking. The wide barrier is concerning at this track but her class edge should help.
Stoptheprospector represents value with the blinkers going on first time and an ideal barrier draw. The mare has been racing at much higher levels and drops significantly in class.
- 1st9Chantilly GirlMadi Derrick$6.50
- 2nd1My TeaElisha Whittington$4.20
- 3rd4Eight OuncesJordan Turner$12.00
- 4th6You Want It DarkerJefferson Tsang$26.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Chantilly Girl | 4 | Madi Derrick | Ryan Hill | 55.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | My Tea | 12 | Elisha Whittington | Brett Pope | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 4 | Eight Ounces | 11 | Jordan Turner | Brett Pope | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 6 | You Want It Darker | 5 | Jefferson Tsang | Jayden Lyall | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Duopoly | 6 | Rosie Mahony | T N Pike | 55.5kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Cocoon Girl | 8 | Kyra Yuill | T N Pike | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Take The Field | 2 | Jessica Gray | Brett Pope | 58kg | $3.20 |
| 8th | 8 | Choice Attraction | 1 | Jason Li | Brett Pope | 52kg | $20.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Excavation | 7 | Alex Hearn | M Ball | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 10th | 5 | De Bono | 9 | Ava Catarino | Brett Pope | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Stoptheprospector | 3 | Dean Cocivera | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Working Class Girl | 10 | T N Pike | 55.5kg |
Kennards Hire (Bm68+)
Border Control's unbeaten Port Hedland record (5-from-5) makes him the standout despite first-up concerns. His track dominance includes 4 wins at this exact distance, with his last local win coming in identical BM68+ company. The Timothy Pike stable knows how to get him ready first-up, and his class edge over this field is significant.
The gear changes and Rocky Cheung booking suggest stable confidence, while his light weight and inside draw perfectly suit Port Hedland's speed-favoring characteristics.
Granite Rock arrives off a last-start win and drops significantly in class from his Broome success. His good barrier draw and recent winning form provide confidence, though the long spell and track inexperience create some uncertainty in this speed-oriented contest.
Hit The Jackpot offers value based on his outstanding first-up record and significant class drop.
- 1st2Galaxy AffairJason Li$3.90
- 2nd4RoyalzelKyra Yuill$7.50
- 3rd6Granite RockAlex Hearn$5.50
- 4th7Hit The JackpotMadi Derrick$3.80
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Galaxy Affair | 7 | Jason Li | Timothy Pike | 59kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 4 | Royalzel | 4 | Kyra Yuill | T N Pike | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Granite Rock | 3 | Alex Hearn | M Ball | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Hit The Jackpot | 5 | Madi Derrick | Ryan Hill | 55kg | $3.80 |
| 5th | 3 | Reginald | 2 | Rosie Mahony | Timothy Pike | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Border Control | 6 | Jefferson Tsang | Timothy Pike | 61.5kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 5 | Frantic War | 1 | Rocky Cheung | Matthew Stephens | 53.5kg | $9.00 |
TAMS Port Hedland (Bm56+)
Dynamic One drops significantly in class from BM82 to BM56+ which is a major positive.
Warby Ranges has the best track record in this field with proven success at Port Hedland including a win at this distance. His local knowledge and track suitability outweigh recent poor form, making him a strong threat despite the wide barrier.
Hezazeb brings strong local knowledge with a good Port Hedland record and the advantage of barrier 1. Second up from a spell often sees improvement, and trainer Pike's local expertise adds confidence despite recent poor form.
- 1st1Dynamic OneRosie Mahony$1.70
- 2nd4Mystical ManMadi Derrick$20.00
- 3rd8TobianElisha Whittington$5.50
- 4th2HezazebKyra Yuill$7.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Dynamic One | 3 | Rosie Mahony | Timothy Pike | 62kg | $1.70 |
| 2nd | 4 | Mystical Man | 6 | Madi Derrick | Ryan Hill | 58kg | $20.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Tobian | 8 | Elisha Whittington | Brett Pope | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Hezazeb | 1 | Kyra Yuill | T N Pike | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Puddin 'n' Pie | 2 | Jessica Gray | Brett Pope | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 3 | Warby Ranges | 4 | Wayne Wheatley | Timothy Pike | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 6 | My De Grece | 5 | Jason Li | Brett Pope | 51kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Mare Marvellous | 7 | Jordan Turner | Jayden Lyall | 55kg | $61.00 |
Westex Contracting Hcp (C3)
Oscar Winner presents as the most logical winner having won his last start at Rockingham and showing consistent improvement through the grades. The barrier draw is ideal for Port Hedland's tight track, and the weight of 60kg is manageable. While the class rise is significant, his upward trajectory and recent form suggest he can handle it.
The inside barrier is a significant advantage at Port Hedland's tight track. However, her last start was disappointing, and the class rise combined with 61kg presents challenges. Timothy Pike's training adds confidence.
Tousled Crown brings solid credentials with a Class 2 win at Albany and consistent form. However, the wide barrier is a significant disadvantage at Port Hedland, and the class rise is substantial. The Brett Pope stable adds some confidence, but she faces a challenging task from the draw.
The removal of blinkers could be the key, and his light weight is advantageous. However, the 265-day spell and poor first-up record are major concerns, along with the wide barrier.
- 1st2Leading TaddyJordan Turner$7.00
- 2nd7Torqued UpMadi Derrick$14.00
- 3rd1Tousled CrownJason Li$4.20
- 4th5Oscar WinnerKyra Yuill$3.70
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Leading Taddy | 7 | Jordan Turner | Dean Cocivera | 61kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Torqued Up | 9 | Madi Derrick | Ryan Hill | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Tousled Crown | 6 | Jason Li | Brett Pope | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 5 | Oscar Winner | 3 | Kyra Yuill | T N Pike | 60kg | $3.70 |
| 5th | 4 | Imperialize | 2 | Elisha Whittington | Brett Pope | 60kg | $4.60 |
| 6th | 9 | Gee Boys | 5 | Jefferson Tsang | Jayden Lyall | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Kermelia | 8 | Rocky Cheung | Matthew Stephens | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Missile Girl | 1 | Rosie Mahony | Timothy Pike | 61kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 6 | Whispering Pharaoh | 4 | Wayne Wheatley | Dean Cocivera | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
Scope Business Imaging Hcp C1)
While stepping up in class, his fresh record and light weight provide strong winning chances.
Quick Cookie brings class and experience to this field, dropping from higher grades. Her consistent placing record and recent form suggest she can be competitive, though the wide draw presents challenges at this tight track configuration.
The combination with in-form jockey Rocky Cheung at this track adds appeal, despite recent inconsistent form.
Lady Cabernet offers value based on her strong fresh record and significant gear changes that may unlock improvement.
- 1st8SansaneeRocky Cheung$9.50
- 2nd2CalathiniteJason Li$4.80
- 3rd10Percussion PrinceRosie Mahony$10.00
- 4th9GingerifficKyra Yuill$7.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Sansanee | 4 | Rocky Cheung | Brett Pope | 56.5kg | $9.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Calathinite | 7 | Jason Li | Brett Pope | 56.5kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 10 | Percussion Prince | 2 | Rosie Mahony | T N Pike | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Gingeriffic | 10 | Kyra Yuill | T N Pike | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 6 | Lady Cabernet | 3 | Jordan Turner | Robert Beattie | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Big Karri | 1 | Elisha Whittington | Brett Pope | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Quick Cookie | 8 | Madi Derrick | Ryan Hill | 58kg | $2.90 |
| 8th | 5 | Gronar | 6 | Alex Hearn | M Ball | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Reel Serenity | 5 | Ava Catarino | Brett Pope | 58kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Grundy Three Votes | 11 | Jessica Gray | K J Collins | 61kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Peaceful World | 9 | Jefferson Tsang | Jayden Lyall | 56.5kg |
XXXX Gold (Bm56+)
Star Power stands out with a perfect record at this track and distance, winning here in August 2025. The barrier draw suits her forward racing pattern, and jockey Kyra Yuill is riding with confidence.
However, the wide barrier is a significant concern at this speed-favoring track, and she'll need to overcome the top weight.
Cassenite brings momentum with recent wins and draws perfectly in barrier 3 for this speed track. She's improving through the grades and gets in light at 57.5kg. The class rise is significant, but her recent form suggests she's ready for the step up, particularly with the tactical advantage of the inside draw.
While her first-up record is concerning, she's a consistent performer who has shown ability at this distance. The light weight and middle barrier provide tactical options in what should be a genuinely run race.
- 1st3Star PowerKyra Yuill$2.90
- 2nd2FameuxMadi Derrick$9.50
- 3rd8Magic ShotAlex Hearn$14.00
- 4th1EsquelRosie Mahony$3.40
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Star Power | 4 | Kyra Yuill | T N Pike | 58.5kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 2 | Fameux | 6 | Madi Derrick | Ryan Hill | 58.5kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 8 | Magic Shot | 1 | Alex Hearn | Brett Pope | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Esquel | 10 | Rosie Mahony | Timothy Pike | 60kg | $3.40 |
| 5th | 4 | Cassenite | 3 | Elisha Whittington | Brett Pope | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 10 | Puro | 5 | Jason Li | Brett Pope | 51kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Pavliani | 8 | Rocky Cheung | Matthew Stephens | 53.5kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 5 | She Is God | 9 | Wayne Wheatley | T N Pike | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Wicked Cool | 2 | Jordan Turner | Jayden Lyall | 56.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Immortal Shield | 7 | Jessica Gray | K J Collins | 55kg |
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