Esperance Race 4 - Wittens Irrigation Hcp (C5)
HARLEQUIN PRANCER (2) will be chasing a hat-trick after a gritty win last start over 1400m at this track, getting home by a head in a similar field to this. He loves it here, and an extra 2kg should not be enough to stop him from winning again. ZADOWS LANDING (1) was on fire with four straight wins before starting favourite last time and finishing fourth over 1600m here when racing handier than usual. Dropping back from 1600m to 1300m will suit him, and he can have the last say in this. Follow your money. TITAN RISING (3) bounced back into the money when finishing third over 1600m at this track a week ago. Racing over 1300m is a query for us, but if the tempo is genuine, then he can figure in the finish again. CAP CAVOUR (4) was a game fourth here last time and drops 5.5kg in weight. Watch for him late. LACIE ACE (6) is worth keeping in mind for a place.

Jockey: Wayne Wheatley
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track Cl5 on February 13 over 1600m, 5 len behind More Likely with 60.5kg at $1.65. Before that favourite; came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.8 len at this track Cl5 January 31 over 1300m defeating Meat Pie Artie with 59kg at $3.40. No surprise to see him back in the winners' circle.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 13/02/2026 | 13 | CL5 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1600m | Good 4 | Wayne Wheatley | 60.5kg | 1:37.36 | 3-2-4 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $1.65 |
| 1/10 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | CL5 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1300m | Good 4 | Wayne Wheatley | 59kg | 1:16.70 | 10-10-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $3.40 |
| 1/13 | 17/01/2026 | 15 | CL5 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1600m | Good 4 | Wayne Wheatley | 58kg | 1:37.33 | 5-7-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/12 | 02/01/2026 | 6 | CL2 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1600m | Good 4 | Wayne Wheatley | 59.5kg | 1:36.52 | 7-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 1/12 | 27/12/2025 | 51 | MDN 3U | $18,500.00 | Esperance | 1400m | Good 4 | Wayne Wheatley | 58kg | 1:25.60 | 9-8-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.85 |
| 2/11 | 06/11/2025 | 15 | MDN CG 3U | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 1500m | Soft 5 | Sairyn Fawke | 58kg | 1:33.42 | 6-5-2 | 9 |
| 1.7L | $3.40 |
| 4/6 | 21/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 1000m | Soft | Stephy Wright | 1:04.30 | - | 0 |
| 8.33L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Soft | Rachael Kraemer | 1:00.81 | - | 0 |
| 7.11L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Chloe Azzopardi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start favourite; won by a head at this track Rtg 58+ February 13 over 1400m defeating Secricity carrying 55kg at $2.40. The start before that favourite; won by 0.7 len at this track Cl2 January 31 over 1400m defeating Biondo carrying 57.5kg at $2.45. Likely to feature again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 13/02/2026 | 13 | BM58+ 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1400m | Good 4 | Chloe Azzopardi | 55kg | 1:24.22 | 6-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.40 |
| 1/14 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | CL2 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1400m | Good 4 | Chloe Azzopardi | 57.5kg | 1:24.15 | 5-6-1 | 7 |
| 0.7L | $2.45 |
| 3/12 | 17/01/2026 | 15 | CL2 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1300m | Good 4 | Chloe Azzopardi | 57.5kg | 1:16.58 | 8-8-3 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $3.30 |
| 2/9 | 02/01/2026 | 20 | CL1 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1200m | Good 4 | Lisa Staples | 58.5kg | 1:10.70 | 6-6-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/11 | 13/12/2025 | 227 | MDN 3U | $18,500.00 | Esperance | 1100m | Good 4 | Lisa Staples | 56kg | 1:05.52 | 9-8-1 | 5 |
| 0.7L | $2.60 |
| 2/3 | 05/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Esperance | 1100m | Good | Chloe Azzopardi | 53kg | 1:06.68 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 10/13 | 30/04/2025 | 9 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Ascot | 1800m | Good 4 | Jason Whiting | 56kg | 1:51.18 | 9-9-10 | 11 |
| 8.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/10 | 18/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Jade Mc Naught | 1:01.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.07L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ava Catarino
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 8 at this track Cl5 on February 13 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind More Likely carrying 54.5kg at $9.50. The race before that 7th of 13 at this track Rtg 58+ on January 31 over 1975m, 3.5 len behind Passion For War carrying 57.5kg at $3.70. Key runner.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 13/02/2026 | 13 | CL5 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1600m | Good 4 | Ava Catarino | 54.5kg | 1:37.36 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $9.50 |
| 7/13 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | BM58+ 2U | $30,000.00 | Esperance | 1975m | Good 4 | Wayne Wheatley | 57.5kg | 2:04.13 | 1-2-7 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/11 | 17/01/2026 | 15 | CL2 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 2000m | Good 4 | Ava Catarino | 57.5kg | 2:04.73 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.7L | $3.20 |
| 2/12 | 02/01/2026 | 20 | CL2 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1600m | Good 4 | Ava Catarino | 56kg | 1:36.52 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $20.00 |
| 7/13 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | CL2 3U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1600m | Good 4 | Ava Catarino | 56.5kg | 1:36.99 | 4-3-7 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $18.00 |
| 5/12 | 05/12/2025 | 13 | CL2 3U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1400m | Good 4 | Wayne Wheatley | 59kg | 1:24.19 | 5-6-5 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $16.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 1000m | Soft | Samuel Payne | 1:03.17 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 01/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville | 1050m | Soft | Ben Price | 1:06.33 | - | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Natasha Faithfull
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 12 at this track Cl2 on February 13 over 1300m, 3 len behind Call Time with 60kg at $11. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track Cl2 on January 31 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Marybee with 60kg at $3.60. Major player.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 13/02/2026 | 13 | CL2 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1300m | Good 4 | Wayne Wheatley | 60kg | 1:18.21 | 7-7-4 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $11.00 |
| 9/12 | 31/01/2026 | 35 | CL2 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1100m | Good 4 | Wayne Wheatley | 60kg | 1:04.78 | 12-12-9 | 12 |
| 5.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/11 | 27/12/2025 | 14 | CL2 3U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1100m | Good 4 | Alex Hearn | 60kg | 1:04.68 | 9-7-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.25 |
| 2/11 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | CL2 3U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1200m | Good 4 | Simone Altieri | 60kg | 1:11.47 | 9-7-2 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $1.35 |
| 1/12 | 22/11/2025 | 255 | MDN 3U | $18,500.00 | Esperance | 1100m | Soft 5 | Simone Altieri | 58kg | 1:05.27 | 9-7-1 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $2.30 |
| 5/9 | 12/03/2025 | 7 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Ascot | 1100m | Good 4 | Keshaw Dhurun | 58kg | 1:04.84 | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $4.40 |
| 6/6 | 09/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Natika Riordan | 1:01.74 | - | 0 |
| 13.33L | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 25/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Natika Riordan | 1:01.57 | - | 0 |
| 4.37L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Rocky Cheung
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 13 at this track Rtg 58+ on January 31 over 1975m, 8 len behind Passion For War with 56.5kg at $41. The start before that 8th of 13 at this track Cl5 on January 17 over 1600m, 4 len behind Zadows Landing with 55kg at $41. Struggling to make an impact lately and others appeal more.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | BM58+ 2U | $30,000.00 | Esperance | 1975m | Good 4 | Rosie Mahony | 56.5kg | 2:04.13 | 2-4-11 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/13 | 17/01/2026 | 15 | CL5 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1600m | Good 4 | Rocky Cheung | 55kg | 1:37.33 | 6-8-8 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/01/2026 | 20 | CL5 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1100m | Good 4 | Rosie Mahony | 56.5kg | 1:04.60 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $31.00 |
| 8/12 | 13/12/2025 | 41 | CL5 3U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1100m | Good 4 | Kate Pateman | 58kg | 1:04.64 | 4-5-8 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $61.00 |
| 10/10 | 02/11/2025 | 14 | BM58+ 3U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1500m | Good 4 | Rocky Cheung | 55.5kg | 1:30.92 | 1-5-10 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/10/2025 | 8 | BM58+ 3U | $24,000.00 | Kalgoorlie | 1400m | Good 4 | Rocky Cheung | 55kg | 1:24.10 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/3 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bunbury Aw | 900m | Good | Lucy Fiore | 0:56.35 | - | 0 |
| 0.16L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pinjarra | 1000m | Good | Lucy Fiore | 0:59.48 | - | 0 |
| 1.13L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jefferson Tsang
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 9 at this track Rtg 58+ on February 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Harlequin Prancer carrying 51kg at $15. The run before that 7th of 13 at this track Cl5 on January 17 over 1600m, 4 len behind Zadows Landing carrying 52kg at $15. Capable of much better performance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 13/02/2026 | 27 | BM58+ 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1400m | Good 4 | Jefferson Tsang | 51kg | 1:24.22 | 7-6-7 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/13 | 17/01/2026 | 21 | CL5 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1600m | Good 4 | Jefferson Tsang | 52kg | 1:37.33 | 11-10-7 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/12/2025 | 22 | CL2 3U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1400m | Good 4 | Jefferson Tsang | 54.5kg | 1:24.95 | 5-5-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.45 |
| 2/12 | 05/12/2025 | 13 | CL2 3U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1400m | Good 4 | Jefferson Tsang | 52.5kg | 1:24.19 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
| 2/11 | 22/11/2025 | 246 | CL2 3U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1100m | Soft 5 | Rocky Cheung | 52kg | 1:05.37 | 6-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
| 11/11 | 21/03/2025 | 35 | CL2 2U | $24,000.00 | Esperance | 1300m | Good 4 | Kristy Bennett | 56kg | 1:18.13 | 10-9-11 | 10 |
| 8.7L | $19.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Brad Parnham | 1:01.76 | - | 0 |
| 0.31L | $0.00 | |
| 3/11 | 03/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Brad Parnham | 1:03.05 | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Natika Riordan
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 8 at this track Cl5 on February 13 over 1600m, 12 len behind More Likely carrying 52kg at $21. Before that 5th of 10 at this track Cl5 on January 31 over 1300m, 5 len behind Zadows Landing with 54.5kg at $19. Prefer others.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 13/02/2026 | 13 | CL5 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1600m | Good 4 | Rocky Cheung | 52kg | 1:37.36 | 5-7-7 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | CL5 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1300m | Good 4 | Natasha Faithfull | 54.5kg | 1:16.70 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $19.00 |
| 6/13 | 17/01/2026 | 15 | BM58+ 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1200m | Good 4 | Bailey Webster | 52kg | 1:11.18 | 9-10-6 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $31.00 |
| 8/10 | 02/01/2026 | 6 | BM70+ 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1200m | Good 4 | Bailey Webster | 52kg | 1:10.30 | 7-6-8 | 7 |
| 7.2L | $18.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/12/2025 | 14 | BM58+ 3U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1200m | Good 4 | Bailey Webster | 52.5kg | 1:11.04 | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $18.00 |
| 6/12 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | BM58+ 3U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1400m | Good 4 | Rocky Cheung | 53kg | 1:24.19 | 4-3-6 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $21.00 |
| 3/4 | 07/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kalgoorlie | 1100m | Good | Victoria Corver | 1:08.74 | - | 0 |
| 1.07L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 13/09/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Heavy | Daniel Moor | 0:46.95 | - | 5 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Zephen Johnston-Porter
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 14 at this track Cl2 on January 31 over 1400m, 3 len behind Harlequin Prancer with 51.5kg at $13. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 12th of 14 at Mt Barker Rtg 58+ on January 18 over 1300m, 5 len behind Secret Stones with 54kg at $81. Not going well enough. Must improve off a last-start seventh over 1400m at this track to feature in the finish.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | CL2 2U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1400m | Good 4 | Jefferson Tsang | 51.5kg | 1:24.15 | 4-5-7 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $13.00 |
| 12/14 | 18/01/2026 | 22 | BM58+ 2U | $24,000.00 | Mt Barker | 1300m | Good 3 | Madi Derrick | 54kg | 1:17.84 | 2-2-12 | 13 |
| 5.1L | $81.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/12/2025 | 14 | CL2 3U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1400m | Good 4 | Madi Derrick | 55kg | 1:24.95 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $14.00 |
| 5/13 | 13/12/2025 | 9 | CL2 3U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1600m | Good 4 | Jefferson Tsang | 51.5kg | 1:36.99 | 3-5-5 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $14.00 |
| 5/11 | 04/12/2025 | 12 | CL2 3U | $24,000.00 | Albany | 1600m | Good 4 | Natasha Faithfull | 54kg | 1:39.51 | 3-2-5 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $16.00 |
| 8/14 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | CL2 3U | $22,000.00 | Esperance | 1300m | Soft 5 | Jefferson Tsang | 51kg | 1:18.70 | 4-5-8 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 20/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albany | 1000m | Good | Alan Kennedy | 1:02.36 | - | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 30/12/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mt Barker | 1000m | Good | Rosie Mahony | 1:01.80 | - | 0 |
| 3.33L | $0.00 |