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New 2YO Winner for Headwater

Tara Madgwick - Sunday July 7

Only six sires have produced 10 or more two year-old winners this season and Vinery Stud’s bargain priced Headwater is matching strides with the big guns in terms of ‘King of the Kids’.

Click to see the fully interactive list at Breednet.

The speedy son of Exceed and Excel added a new juvenile winner to the tally on Sunday when the Steve Farley trained Aquafire saluted as favourite at his third start in the 1020m dash.

A modest $5,000 purchase for his trainer from the Riversdale draft at the Inglis Scone HTBA Yearling Sale, Aquafire has already won over $25,000 in prizemoney.

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Headwater has a good crop of 111 two year-olds this season and has sired 13 Australian winners from 28 runners that include stakes-winner Pure Aqua and metro winners Don’t Forget Jack and London’s Image.

Headwater, click for more info and a Hypo mating.

Headwater has had a fee reduction this year and stands at $9,900 which is great value if you are looking for reliable speed and precocity on a budget.

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Race Result - Kusciuszko Tickets On Sale 2yo Springboard Prelude Mdn Plate 1020m

Grafton Track: Heavy(8) Time: 0:59.18
1
Aquafire
- 2g Headwater (AUS) x Flambe (AUS) (Jet Spur (AUS))
Tnr: S Farley Rdr: Cejay Graham 57
2
0.6
Ferinzo
- 2g Cosmic Force (AUS) x Emma Jane (AUS) (Sebring (AUS))
Tnr: Jake Hull Rdr: B Looker 57
3
1.2
Jumbled
- 2g Encryption (AUS) x Purple Royale (AUS) (Reset (AUS))
Tnr: A Newing Rdr: Jace McMurray 55
4
2.1
Black Assassin
- 2g Pariah (AUS) x Indibelle (AUS) (Lonhro (AUS))
Tnr: Ms P Campbell Rdr: P Hammersley 57
5
3.8
Shalamiyna
- 2f Shalaa (IRE) x Sagamiyna (FR) (Azamour (IRE))
Tnr: M R Stitt Rdr: Mollie Fitzgerald 53
6
4.4
Helluva Teen
- 2f Hellbent (AUS) x Tina's Tattoo (AUS) (Choisir (AUS))
Tnr: N J Osborne Rdr: J Grisedale 55
7
6.3
Spoiler
- 2f Prized Icon (AUS) x Obvious Twist (AUS) (Alert (ARG))
Tnr: Fleur Blanch Rdr: Anthony Allen 55
8
8.2
Ok Then
- 2g Yes Yes Yes (AUS) x In Lighten (AUS) (Redoute's Choice (AUS))
Tnr: Mark Gorman Rdr: Noriyuki Masuda 57
9
14
So What
- 2g Smart Missile (AUS) x Bella Deluxe (AUS) (Delago Deluxe (AUS))
Tnr: A P Ball Rdr: Leanne Boyd 55
10
77.5
Takeover Lad
- 2g Invader (AUS) x Lady Denman (AUS) (Denman (AUS))
Tnr: Wayne Brown Rdr: Jack Baker 54
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