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Debut Winner for Davali Thoroughbreds

Tara Madgwick - Friday September 10

The Tuncurry meeting on Friday was abandoned after just four races, but that was time enough for Davali Thoroughbreds Alison and David Hush to celebrate a debut victory for their Headwater colt Heights.

Davali Thoroughbreds are big supporters of the Breednet Foal Gallery and in 2018 sent in this picture of a Headwater colt from Anabaa (USA) mare Kermis.

Heights pictured as a foal at Davali Thoroughbreds in 2018.

Consigned to Inglis Classic in their draft, the colt passed in shy of his $50,000 reserve so was retained to race, a decision which may turn into a very good one.

Given to Newcastle trainer Todd Howlett, who has a share in his ownership, Heights was placed in two country barrier trials in preparation for his debut and turned in a sterling performance.

He settled back in the field for Lee Magorrian and powered to the line to win the 1200m maiden by a length and three-quarters running away.
 



Heights has matured into a gorgeous looking colt and one can sense there are many more wins in store.

He is the second winner from Kermis, an unraced half-sister to stakes-winner Cathay Lady, who is by Headwater’s sire Exceed and Excel.





 

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Race Result - Club Forster Mdn Plate 1200m

Tuncurry Track: Good(4) Time: 1:13.44
1
Heights
- 3c Headwater (AUS) x Kermis (AUS) (Anabaa (USA))
Tnr: T S Howlett Rdr: L Magorrian 56.5
2
1.8
Bonython
- 4g Snitzel (AUS) x Deedra (AUS) (Zabeel (NZ))
Tnr: Ms K Gavenlock Rdr: G Buckley 59
3
3.6
Robarge
- 4m Highly Recommended (AUS) x Crochet (NZ) (Pins (AUS))
Tnr: Terry Evans Rdr: Jenny Duggan 57
4
5.2
Only Need Time
- 4m Headwater (AUS) x Baylie Louise (AUS) (Onemorenomore (AUS))
Tnr: K A Lees Rdr: Dylan Gibbons 57
5
5.6
Not Fazed
- 4g Sidestep (AUS) x Obstinate Lass (AUS) (I Am Invincible (AUS))
Tnr: Ms K Buchanan Rdr: K Jennings 59
6
6.2
Crown'm
- 3g Casino Prince (AUS) x Hunt'm (AUS) (Henrythenavigator (USA))
Tnr: Ms K Owen Rdr: Madeline Owen 53.5
7
6.3
Bouquets
- 5m Cluster (AUS) x Go Petal (AUS) (Archway (IRE))
Tnr: Terry Evans Rdr: A Layt 57
8
6.4
All At Sea
- 4m Criterion (NZ) x Luce Del Mare (AUS) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))
Tnr: James Harding Rdr: A E Denby 57
9
8.8
He's Purring
- 3g Maurice (JPN) x She's Purring (AUS) (Flying Spur (AUS))
Tnr: D Lane Rdr: Ashley Morgan 56.5
10
14.5
Rocket Royale
- 6m Seidnazar (AUS) x Rippa Royale (AUS) (Grand Lodge (USA))
Tnr: H R Dew Rdr: J Grisedale 57
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