Port Hedland tips and results

Our price $6.00 · SP $12.00 · Elisha Whittington

Maritime Dream is progressing with racing, finishing second at Carnarvon last start. Barrier 2 gives her every chance to settle on-speed on the tight Port Hedland circuit. The drop from metro to country Maiden is a positive, and her breeding suggests ability.

Our price $5.00 · SP $4.60 · Jessica Gray

The inside barrier and first-time blinkers are positive, but the 217-day absence and poor first-up record are significant concerns.

Our price $5.50 · SP $5.00 · Rosie Mahony

Esquel brings solid Victorian metropolitan form and gets in light with 55kg. She showed early speed when 4th here on May 9 and the drop back to 1200m suits. The step up in class is a query, but if she reproduces her Geelong-winning performance, she can feature.

Our price $10.00 · SP $9.50 · Jason Li

Border Control was a dominant force at Port Hedland last year with five straight wins, but his recent form has tapered off. He was disappointing first up and now carries top weight from a wide gate. However, second up he has placed in 50% of starts and if he can cross to lead, his track affinity makes him dangerous.

Our price $2.50 · SP $2.80 · Kyra Yuill

Star Power is the clear form pick having won this race last start and maintaining a perfect 2 from 2 record at Port Hedland 1200m. She beat Fameux comfortably and returns under similar conditions. While the wide draw demands a sharp beginning, her proven ability to win from barrier 6 previously and the strong jockey/trainer combo give her a distinct edge. Expect her to settle forward and prove hard to run down.

Our price $5.00 · SP $4.20 · Wayne Wheatley

Leading Taddy broke a long losing streak with a narrow win over 1300m here last start, showing grit from barrier 7. He now draws the inside peg (1) which is a major asset at Port Hedland. However, his overall form prior to that win was poor in metro company, and he steps up in class. He can race forward and give a sight, but may lack the quality to beat Star Power and Fameux.

Our price $4.00 · SP $6.00 · Madi Derrick

Chantilly Girl won impressively over this track and distance on debut three weeks ago, leading throughout. She is second-up and has the tactical speed to hold a forward position from gate 6. In a very fast tempo race that favours on-pace runners, she profiles ideally. The weight advantage and proven ability to handle the tight circuit make her the most reliable win chance.

Our price $8.00 · SP $19.00 · Kyra Yuill

Duopoly draws the inside gate, a massive advantage at Port Hedland. Despite being a maiden, she ran a credible 5th behind Chantilly Girl here last start.

Our price $10.00 · SP $21.00 · Rosie Mahony

She has been competitive in better company than she meets here and gets Rosie Mahony, who rides this track well. If she can hold a midfield position from gate 7, the fast tempo could set up her late burst.

Our price $4.00 · SP $9.00 · Kyra Yuill

Oscar Winner draws the inside barrier at a track that heavily favours on-pace runners. He ran a creditable 4th over 1300m here in Class 3 two starts back and has a win two starts prior at Rockingham. With Kyra Yuill in strong form, he maps to sit just off the lead and pounce, making him the most balanced contender.

Our price $5.50 · SP $12.00 · Madi Derrick

Crows showed speed and grit to win first up at York over 1300m on a soft track. The class rise and top weight are negatives, but if she can cross to the lead from barrier 2, she may prove hard to catch in a fast-run race. Place claims are solid.

Our price $3.00 · SP $3.10 · Austin Galati

Tousled Crown is the clear second pick with strong credentials over 1600m. She ran a close 3rd at Port Hedland last time and has placed at the track. Her previous form at Pinjarra and Ascot over the distance is solid. She maps to settle just behind the leaders and can produce a strong finish.

Our price $10.00 · SP $51.00 · Bailey Webster

Bay Street is a risk/reward selection. His form has been poor but he returns to a good track, drops in class, and gets the inside barrier with a light weight. The addition of pacifiers is a gear change that often helps. Jockey Bailey Webster has a 19% strike rate at the track.

Our price $12.00 · SP $8.00 · Elisha Whittington

Tobian is a consistent galloper who has found form with two placings in a row, including a 3rd at Port Hedland. He lacks a win but regularly hits the frame. The step to 1600m may suit as he stays on well.