Cup Day Stakes-Winner for Headwater

Tara Madgwick - Wednesday November 6

With a plethora of racing all over Australia on Cup Day there were opportunities aplenty and Vinery Stud’s value sire Headwater made his mark with a new stakes-winner on Perth at Ascot where three year-old filly London’s Image captured the Listed WATC Burgess Queen Stakes (1400m).

Trained by Ryan Hill, London’s Image was having her first crack at stakes company and scored a neck win to take her overall record to three wins and two placings from nine starts with prizemoney just shy of $170,000.

Advertisement

A $20,000 Magic Millions Adelaie purchase from the Holbrook Thoroughbreds draft  for her trainer, London’s Image was bred by Peters Investments and is the best of four winners from stakes-winning More Than Ready (USA) mare New Image, a now pensioned full sister to Group I winner Perfect Reflection and Group III winner Ideal Image.

Headwater, click for more info.

London’s Image is the eighth stakes-winner for Headwater, who stands at a fee of $9,900.

Advertisment

Race Result - TABtouch - Burgess Queen Stakes LR 1400m

Ascot Track: Good(4) Time: 1:23.95
1
London's Image
- 3f Headwater (AUS) x New Image (AUS) (More Than Ready (USA))
Tnr: Ryan Hill Rdr: Victoria Corver 55
Headwater
2
0.2
Ron's Finalflutter
- 3f Written Tycoon (AUS) x Pasadena Girl (NZ) (Savabeel (AUS))
Tnr: D L Morton Rdr: B Parnham 54
3
0.3
Flower Of Gold
- 3f Bull Point (AUS) x Indian Flower (AUS) (Husson (ARG))
Tnr: Simon Miller Rdr: Jordan Turner 54
4
1.2
Diamond Dancer
- 3f Long Leaf (AUS) x World Class (AUS) (Manhattan Rain (AUS))
Tnr: Simon Miller Rdr: Luke Campbell 54
5
1.6
Divine Impact
- 3f Playing God (AUS) x Eladdair (AUS) (Elusive Quality (USA))
Tnr: N D Parnham Rdr: Chris Parnham 54
6
1.8
Nickelplay
- 3f Playing God (AUS) x Nickel Queen (AUS) (Uncle Mo (USA))
Tnr: N D Parnham Rdr: S Parnham 54
7
2.7
Earthstorm
- 3f Calyx (GB) x Bombay (AUS) (Encosta De Lago (AUS))
Tnr: Russell Stewart Rdr: S Mc Gruddy 54
8
2.8
Storyville
- 3f Overshare (AUS) x New Orleans (AUS) (Time Thief (AUS))
Tnr: G & A Williams Rdr: W Pike 54
9
4.9
Yuwill Be The One
- 3f Shalaa (IRE) x Yu (AUS) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))
Tnr: Luke Fernie Rdr: P Carbery 54
10
5.3
Rosie Can Run
- 3f God Has Spoken (AUS) x Ruby Can Run (AUS) (Passenger (AUS))
Tnr: G C Ballantyne Rdr: J Whiting 54
11
6
Western Lady
- 3f Toronado (IRE) x Western Jewel (AUS) (Jeune (GB))
Tnr: Michael Grantham Rdr: C Johnston-Porter 54
12
7.3
Classic Impact
- 3f Universal Ruler (AUS) x Classic Pro (AUS) (Proart (AUS))
Tnr: M Santich Rdr: Laqdar Ramoly 54
13
7.7
Heavy Metal
- 3f Blue Point (IRE) x Gold Edition (AUS) (Lion Hunter (AUS))
Tnr: Luke Fernie Rdr: S O'Donnell 54
14
8.8
Just Gifted
- 3f Justify (USA) x Tingu (FR) (Intello (GER))
Tnr: Michael Grantham Rdr: Joseph Azzopardi 54
More Reading...
Ghaiyyath Colt Sells for $520,000
With top class Ghaiyyath (IRE) colt Observer stamping his class on the Group I VRC Australian Guineas at Flemington on Saturday it didn’t require a crystal ball to predict yearlings by his sire would be popular at Inglis Premier.
G1 Winner Savaglee Retired
Group One winner Savaglee has been retired from racing and a new home is being sought for the four-year-old entire as he transitions to a career at stud.
$320,000 Record Price for Doubtland Yearling
Rick Jamieson of Gilgai Farm is renowned as one of the finest breeders in Australia and he breeds for pedigree rather than the sale ring which can deliver a few surprises.
Winning Return for Super Seth Sprinter
Talented but injury plagued sprinter Poetic Champion once again displayed his absolute class in a fresh state when he monstered his rivals in the Ancroft Developments (1200m) at Matamata.
Trapeze Artist Saturday Stakes Double
Widden Stud’s Trapeze Artist has had a real resurgence this season and added two new stakes-winner to his tally on Saturday with Spicy Miss capturing the Group II ATC Sweet Embrace Stakes and then in Perth progressive 3YO The Crimson Pirate took out the Listed WATC Lex Piper Stakes (1600m).
Wonderfully Made Wins Listed Ascot 1000 Guineas for China Horse Club
Hot favourite Wonderfully Made turned the Listed Ascot 1,000 Guineas into a one act affair yesterday and the talented filly has the upcoming WATC Oaks in her sights.
More Stakes Success for Savvy Chairman’s Sale Purchase
Quality four year old Headwater mare London's Image collected her third stakes victory when she unleashed a big finish to claim a determined last stride win over race favourite Talkanco in the Listed Pinjarra Classic 1300m on Sunday.
Sires With Winners - Sunday March 1
Here is the full list of 57 stallions which had winners throughout Australasia today with winners and result details.
$850,000 Zoustar Filly Tops Strong Trade Inglis Premier Day 1
Two Bays Farm owner Ross Ferris celebrated his best moment in a sale ring today when his Zoustar x Nudge filly sold for a day-high $850,000 at the Premier Yearling Sale.
Headwater Filly Wins Second Stakes Race
Bred by leading WA breeders Peters Investments, three year-old Headwater filly London’s Image was sold as a yearling at Magic Millions in Adelaide so does not race in the famous cerise and white, but she is still making her mark and won the $125,000 Listed Bunbury WA Breeders Classic (1200m) on Sunday.