Esperance

Tomorrow, January 2, 2026Flat7f

Verdict

TRUE CHANCE (4) loves it here on his home track, and he settled back early from a wide draw over 1400m here fresh up, and finished off strongly to grab fourth, just 2 lengths from the winner. He is unbeaten on this track over a mile and can have the last say this time. GOT LUCKY (5) missed the placings two runs ago and again last start when always well back over an unsuitable 1200m here 4 weeks ago. He is back out to a mile, and a form reversal is expected. Each way. WEST COAST WARRIOR (6) is a stablemate of the top pick who was unplaced when resuming over 1300m here nearly a month ago. He usually improves quickly with racing, and he has not missed a cheque in 5 starts over this trip on the track, so stick with him. HEAVENBENT (9) has raced her way into form and is part of the travelling South Australian stable of David Page. She is worth including in all top 4 combos again. DEBONNAIRE (2) will have no fitness concerns fourth up from a spell, and he is ready to try a mile. Each way.

4. True Chance
5. Got Lucky
6. West Coast Warrior

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4. 4. True Chance
J: LISA STAPLEST: G J BURGER
F: 153x4
Price History:
2.50
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after 10 months 4th of 12 at this track Rtg 58+ on December 13 over 1400m, 2 len behind Dadirra carrying 61.5kg at $15. Previously second-up won by a head at this track Cl2 December 6 2024 over 1400m defeating Safe Rappa with 60.5kg at $3.30. Strips fitter and is worth following up.
9. 9. Heavenbent
J: AVA CATARINOT: DAVID PAGE
F: x8413
Price History:
4.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
6
Verdict
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track Cl5 on December 27 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Razmas carrying 52kg at $3.10. The race before that favourite; won by 0.9 len at this track Cl2 December 13 over 1600m defeating Wife Says Yes with 56kg at $5. One of the contenders.
6. 6. West Coast Warrior
J: MADI DERRICKT: G J BURGER
F: 112x0
Price History:
6.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after 10 months ran last of 11 at this track Cl5 on December 5 over 1300m, 8 len behind Dadirra with 60kg at $8. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at this track Cl2 on December 14 2024 over 1600m, long-neck behind Friar The Gun carrying 59kg at $6.50. Rates highly and expected to finish much closer.
2. 2. Debonnaire
J: VICTORIA CORVERT: FIONA J SCOTT
F: 3x477
Price History:
7.50
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
6
Verdict
At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track Rtg 70+ on December 27 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Wild Imagination with 57.5kg at $10. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at this track Rtg 70+ on December 5 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind False Statement carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Definite winning chance. Hard to fault if at his best.
1. 1. Vevinsky
J: NATIKA RIORDANT: FIONA J SCOTT
F: qx585
Price History:
8.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 8 at Albany Rtg 58+ on November 27 over 1600m, 5 len behind Pure Chino carrying 62kg at $26. The run before that 8th of 10 at Albany Rtg 58+ on November 2 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Our Nemesis carrying 62kg at $41. Looks safely held.
10. 10. Hobelar
J: TIANA MURRAYT: CAMPBELL MCCALLUM
F: x6756
Price History:
15.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Most recently 6th of 13 at this track Cl2 on December 13 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Heavenbent carrying 56kg at $26. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track Cl5 on December 5 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Dadirra carrying 56.5kg at $21. Can't recommend until improvement is shown.
8. 8. Kallaroo
J: ALEX HEARNT: ROD BROWN
F: 35x50
Price History:
15.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up faded in the straight 5th of 12 at this track Rtg 70+ on December 5 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind False Statement with 54kg at $19. Second run from a spell ran last of 12 at this track Rtg 58+ on December 13 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Dadirra carrying 59kg at $31. Has the ability and should be improved.
11. 11. Small Town Ruby
J: ELISHA WHITTINGTONT: JOANNA OFFEN
F: 48x76
Price History:
13.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
6
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 7th of 11 at this track Cl5 on December 5 over 1300m, 6 len behind Dadirra with 54kg at $31. Second run from a spell 6th of 9 at this track Cl5 on December 27 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Razmas with 54kg at $15. Has ability but needs to lift.
5. 5. Got Lucky
J: KRISTY BENNETTT: PATRICK BERMINGHAM (JNR)
F: 12299
Price History:
26.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Last start got back early 9th of 12 at this track Rtg 70+ on December 5 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind False Statement with 54.5kg at $51. The start before that 9th of 14 at Geraldton Rtg 58+ on November 16 over 1900m, 7 len behind Bentley Beau with 58.5kg at $51. Nicely placed and looks sure to feature.
3. 3. Birdieagle
J: BRAYDEN GAERTHT: HELEN HARDING
F: 50x00
Price History:
23.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
6
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last of 12 at this track Rtg 70+ on December 5 over 1200m, 7 len behind False Statement with 57kg at $31. Second run from a spell second last of 12 at this track Rtg 70+ on December 27 over 1400m, 8 len behind Wild Imagination carrying 57kg at $41. Outclassed again.
7. 7. Passion For War
J: CHRISTOPHER NICOLLT: REBECCA EELES
F: 0x000
Price History:
51.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
6
Verdict
Most recently ran last of 12 at this track Rtg 70+ on December 27 over 1400m, 14 len behind Wild Imagination carrying 55.5kg at $101. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track Rtg 70+ on December 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind False Statement carrying 55.5kg at $151. Prepared to leave alone today.

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