Esperance Race 6 - Tabtouch Past The Post Payout (Bm70+)
HILTON (1) will find this much easier than what he's been racing in, tackling the Fitzpatrick and Mt Barker sprint in his past couple. Back to 1100m now is a big tick and he just missed as favourite first-up at this track and trip. Faithfull rides from a good draw and he can return to winning ways. ROCKING GEM (2) has switched yards since her last run at Ascot where nothing really went right. This is a much easier race than what she contested there however and the form early in her career stacks right up. Can recapture that form here in this easier event and makes plenty of appeal. MEAT PIE ARTIE (8) was gunned down by a smart one last start over 1300m and comes back to the 1100m journey today. That's a little query, but he maps well and that formline stacks right up. ROYAL ACCOLADE (6) is racing in good order and can't be discounted. DOTHRAKI (3) comes right back in trip today and can put his best foot forward.

Jockey: Natasha Faithfull
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 12 at Mt Barker Mtb Sprint on January 18 over 1300m, 6 len behind Wineaclocksumwhere carrying 54kg at $101. The run before that got back early 11th of 15 at Albany Fitzpatrick on January 4 over 1230m, 7 len behind Supernatural carrying 54.5kg at $61. Will find this much easier and should be at his top now.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 18/01/2026 | 14 | BM72+ 2U | $100,000.00 | Mt Barker | 1300m | Good 3 | Madi Derrick | 54kg | 1:16.80 | 6-12-11 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $101.00 |
| 11/15 | 04/01/2026 | 22 | BM72+ 2U | $125,000.00 | Albany | 1230m | Good 4 | Brayden Gaerth | 54.5kg | 1:13.42 | 13-13-11 | 13 |
| 7.3L | $61.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/12/2025 | 267 | BM70+ 3U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1100m | Good 4 | Holly Nottle | 58.5kg | 1:05.26 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.2L | $3.20 |
| 1/9 | 21/03/2025 | 19 | BM70+ 2U | $24,000.00 | Esperance | 1300m | Good 4 | Kyra Yuill | 59kg | 1:17.37 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $3.40 |
| 1/11 | 02/03/2025 | 16 | BM70+ 2U | $26,500.00 | Esperance | 1200m | Good 4 | Kyra Yuill | 58.5kg | 1:10.57 | 6-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.60 |
| 1/11 | 14/02/2025 | 27 | BM70+ 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1200m | Good 4 | Kyra Yuill | 57kg | 1:10.90 | 6-5-1 | 6 |
| 0.7L | $4.20 |
| 1/5 | 07/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kalgoorlie | 1100m | Good | Clint Johnston-Porter | 1:05.66 | - | 0 |
| 2.27L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 04/04/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Chris Parnham | 0:56.78 | - | 6 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Elisha Whittington
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation 12th of 16 at Ascot Rtg 72+ December 6 over 1000m, 6 len behind Black Ora carrying 55kg at $151. Previously first up; second last of 14 at Ascot Rtg 66+ November 15 over 1000m, 6 len behind Jaz Session carrying 58kg at $41. Looks well placed here and she can bounce back to form.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 06/12/2025 | 21 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Fred W Kersley | 55kg | 0:58.05 | 9-5-12 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $151.00 |
| 13/14 | 15/11/2025 | 91 | BM66+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Brayden Gaerth | 58kg | 0:58.41 | 4-4-13 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Giaan O'donnell | 1:00.68 | - | 0 |
| 0.44L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 16/08/2025 | 175 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft 5 | Clint Johnston-Porter | 55kg | 0:58.89 | 6-7-8 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $9.50 |
| 3/6 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Heavy | Jefferson Tsang | 1:02.36 | - | 0 |
| 3.29L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 22/02/2025 | 7 | BM66+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Holly Watson | 56kg | 0:58.77 | 4-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/15 | 15/02/2025 | 21 | 1MW 2U | $60,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1000m | Good 4 | Holly Watson | 57kg | 0:58.40 | 6-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.9L | $8.50 |
| 3/6 | 25/01/2025 | 10 | BM66+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Holly Watson | 54.5kg | 0:58.43 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Wayne Wheatley
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 13 at this track Rtg 70+ on January 31 over 1600m, 5 len behind Mr Talentino carrying 57kg at $4.80. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at this track Rtg 70+ January 17 over 1400m defeating Mr Talentino carrying 52.5kg at $3.80. Can improve sharply coming back in trip.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | BM70+ 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1600m | Good 4 | Wayne Wheatley | 57kg | 1:36.03 | 7-7-8 | 7 |
| 5.2L | $4.80 |
| 1/14 | 17/01/2026 | 15 | BM70+ 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1400m | Good 4 | Bailey Webster | 52.5kg | 1:23.96 | 3-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 02/01/2026 | 6 | BM70+ 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1200m | Good 4 | Wayne Wheatley | 56kg | 1:10.30 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.15 |
| 1/10 | 27/12/2025 | 14 | BM58+ 3U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1200m | Good 4 | Ava Catarino | 57.5kg | 1:11.04 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 7/12 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | BM58+ 3U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1400m | Good 4 | Wayne Wheatley | 59kg | 1:24.19 | 3-5-7 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $6.50 |
| 2/11 | 05/12/2025 | 13 | BM58+ 3U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1100m | Good 4 | Wayne Wheatley | 58.5kg | 1:05.46 | 5-5-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warracknabeal | 1000m | Good | Dean Yendall | 0:59.95 | - | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 06/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Naracoorte | 900m | Good | Connor Murtagh | 0:51.81 | - | 0 |
| 3.58L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Natika Riordan
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 13 at this track Rtg 58+ on January 17 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Midnight Rush with 58.5kg at $4.80. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.6 len at this track Cl5 January 2 over 1100m defeating Tropical Sun with 57kg at $15. Major player on best form.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 17/01/2026 | 15 | BM58+ 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1200m | Good 4 | Natika Riordan | 58.5kg | 1:11.18 | 5-5-4 | 13 |
| 3.4L | $4.80 |
| 1/10 | 02/01/2026 | 20 | CL5 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1100m | Good 4 | Natika Riordan | 57kg | 1:04.60 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.6L | $15.00 |
| 5/12 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | CL5 3U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1100m | Good 4 | Natika Riordan | 57kg | 1:04.64 | 12-10-5 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $18.00 |
| 4/11 | 05/12/2025 | 13 | BM58+ 3U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1100m | Good 4 | Colin Haddon | 60kg | 1:05.46 | 7-4-4 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $21.00 |
| 9/11 | 22/11/2025 | 91 | CL5 3U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1200m | Soft 5 | Colin Haddon | 60kg | 1:12.12 | 8-8-9 | 7 |
| 5.2L | $14.00 |
| 2/4 | 23/08/2025 | 20 | BM68+ 3U | $20,000.00 | newman | 1200m | Good | Kate Pateman | 55.5kg | 1:09.44 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 4/9 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Luke Campbell | 0:57.28 | - | 0 |
| 2.45L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 16/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Lucy Fiore | 0:56.47 | - | 0 |
| 1.76L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Victoria Corver
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 13 at this track Rtg 58+ on January 17 over 1200m, 5 len behind Midnight Rush with 57kg at $15. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track Rtg 70+ on January 2 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Dadirra with 56.5kg at $11. Hard to have.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 17/01/2026 | 15 | BM58+ 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1200m | Good 4 | Tiana Murray | 57kg | 1:11.18 | 2-2-7 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 02/01/2026 | 20 | BM70+ 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1200m | Good 4 | Victoria Corver | 56.5kg | 1:10.30 | 3-4-4 | 8 |
| 4.7L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | BM70+ 3U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1100m | Good 4 | Christopher Nicoll | 55.5kg | 1:05.26 | 5-6-4 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/11/2025 | 20 | BM64+ 3U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1100m | Soft 5 | Christopher Nicoll | 58.5kg | 1:04.92 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 02/11/2025 | 14 | BM70+ 3U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1000m | Good 4 | Christopher Nicoll | 54kg | 0:59.69 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 4/7 | 19/10/2025 | 57 | BM70+ 3U | $24,000.00 | Kalgoorlie | 1100m | Good 4 | Christopher Nicoll | 54kg | 1:04.69 | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Joseph Azzopardi | 0:58.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.03L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 29/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Paul Harvey | 0:58.34 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Brayden Gaerth
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track Cl5 on January 2 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Oregon Hiker carrying 60.5kg at $2.25. The race before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track Cl5 December 13 over 1100m defeating The Lions' Gate carrying 57.5kg at $1.95. Should get his chance from an inside draw.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 02/01/2026 | 20 | CL5 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1100m | Good 4 | Alex Hearn | 60.5kg | 1:04.60 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.25 |
| 1/12 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | CL5 3U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1100m | Good 4 | Holly Nottle | 57.5kg | 1:04.64 | 5-6-1 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $1.95 |
| 1/8 | 05/12/2025 | 13 | CL2 3U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1100m | Good 4 | Holly Nottle | 59kg | 1:04.60 | 4-5-1 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $4.60 |
| 4/11 | 22/11/2025 | 294 | CL2 3U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1100m | Soft 5 | Holly Nottle | 59kg | 1:05.37 | 2-2-4 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 9/11 | 01/02/2025 | 29 | CL2 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1200m | Good 4 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | 59.5kg | 1:11.45 | 2-2-9 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $3.60 |
| 2/11 | 03/01/2025 | 20 | CL2 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1300m | Good 4 | Austin Galati | 60.5kg | 1:17.94 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $2.45 |
| 2/9 | 16/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Jarrad Noske | 0:57.52 | - | 0 |
| 0.39L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 05/09/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Peter Knuckey | 0:58.65 | - | 0 |
| 1.05L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Zephen Johnston-Porter
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Broome Rtg50+ August 16 over 1435m, 0.8 len behind Hide The Oreos with 62.5kg at $9. First up last campaign fifth of 8 at Kalgoorlie Rtg 58+ May 18 over 1100m, 6 len behind Sure Thing with 55.5kg at $21. Prefer to see how he returns before backing.
Last Starts 180 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 16/08/2025 | 4 | BM50+ 3U | $20,000.00 | Broome | 1435m | Good | Victoria Corver | 62.5kg | 1:24.10 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/08/2025 | 9 | BM58+ 2U | $21,500.00 | Broome | 1100m | Good | Rosie Mahony | 60kg | 1:03.37 | 7-5-5 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $4.40 |
| 3/9 | 03/08/2025 | 8 | BM68+ 2U | $30,000.00 | Port Hedland | 1200m | Good | Sharni Webster | 52kg | 1:11.29 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $4.40 |
| 2/6 | 26/07/2025 | 21 | BM68+ 2U | $25,000.00 | Roebourne | 1205m | Good | Holly Nottle | 53kg | 1:10.71 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 05/07/2025 | 8 | BM56+ 2U | $13,000.00 | Marble Bar | 1200m | Good | Jessica Gray | 58.5kg | 1:10.87 | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $2.20 |
| 3/12 | 27/06/2025 | 5 | CL3 2U | $20,000.00 | Carnarvon | 1000m | Good | Zephen Johnston-Porter | 61kg | 0:58.80 | 3-3-3 | 12 |
| 1.2L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Victoria Corver | 0:58.43 | - | 0 |
| 5.43L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 29/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 1000m | Soft | Chanel Cooper | 1:02.94 | - | 0 |
| 3.24L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Christopher Nicoll
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at this track Cl5 on January 31 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Zadows Landing carrying 58kg at $1.95. The run before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track Cl2 January 17 over 1300m defeating Favaios carrying 60kg at $3.90. Went close last time. Back in trip is a query, though his form is very strong for a race like this.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | CL5 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1300m | Good 4 | Christopher Nicoll | 58kg | 1:16.70 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $1.95 |
| 1/12 | 17/01/2026 | 15 | CL2 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1300m | Good 4 | Christopher Nicoll | 60kg | 1:16.58 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $3.90 |
| 1/9 | 02/01/2026 | 6 | CL1 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1200m | Good 4 | Wayne Wheatley | 60kg | 1:10.70 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $26.00 |
| 9/11 | 27/12/2025 | 343 | CL2 3U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1100m | Good 4 | Wayne Wheatley | 59kg | 1:04.68 | 11-11-9 | 11 |
| 7.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/3 | 05/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Esperance | 1100m | Good | Kristy Bennett | 1:06.68 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/13 | 18/01/2025 | 27 | CL3 3U | $120,000.00 | Rosehill | 1400m | Soft 7 | Jay Ford | 54kg | 1:25.33 | 12-11-10 | 11 |
| 10.4L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 22/12/2024 | 24 | BM66 | $27,000.00 | Taree | 1258m | Good 4 | Raymond Spokes | 58kg | 1:13.88 | 9-7-4 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $14.00 |
| 5/5 | 22/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 1015m | Good | Mollie Fitzgerald | 0:56.22 | - | 0 |
| 3.97L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jefferson Tsang
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 10 at this track Cl5 on January 31 over 1300m, 6 len behind Zadows Landing with 60kg at $18. The run before that 8th of 13 at this track Rtg 58+ on January 17 over 1200m, 5 len behind Midnight Rush carrying 57.5kg at $18. Can't tip off that performance.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | CL5 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1300m | Good 4 | Austin Galati | 60kg | 1:16.70 | 5-3-9 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $18.00 |
| 8/13 | 17/01/2026 | 15 | BM58+ 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1200m | Good 4 | Jefferson Tsang | 57.5kg | 1:11.18 | 10-13-8 | 9 |
| 5.1L | $18.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/01/2026 | 20 | CL5 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1100m | Good 4 | Brayden Gaerth | 61kg | 1:04.60 | 10-9-7 | 10 |
| 3.4L | $41.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | BM70+ 3U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1100m | Good 4 | Jefferson Tsang | 52kg | 1:05.26 | 6-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $7.00 |
| 8/11 | 05/12/2025 | 13 | BM58+ 3U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1100m | Good 4 | Jefferson Tsang | 59kg | 1:05.46 | 8-11-8 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/11/2025 | 20 | BM64+ 3U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1100m | Soft 5 | Brayden Gaerth | 59.5kg | 1:04.92 | 5-6-7 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $9.50 |
| 6/11 | 12/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good | Keshaw Dhurun | 0:59.44 | - | 0 |
| 3.09L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 18/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Jarrad Noske | 0:55.71 | - | 0 |
| 4.03L | $0.00 |