08:49 esperance Saturday 17th January 2026

ELITE FIGHTER (6) worked home well and finished 2. 25 lengths from the winner in fourth last start over 1m at Pinjarra, an improvement on his eighth at Ascot the run before. Meets some better types this time but this looks well within his grasp. OREGON HIKER (4) finished fifth two runs back at this track then improved last time out to score by 0. 6 lengths after being in contention on the bend over 5½f at this track. Nicely placed to keep the ball rolling. MIDNIGHT RUSH (8) missed the frame last time when fourth at this track. Prior to that had been in the money on two consecutive occasions. Has a decent record at this track. Shapes as one to consider. BELLINI MISS (1) is back from a lay-off of four-and-a-half months and does go well when fresh, including a win to launch last campaign over 6f at Bunbury. Top-three claims.