18/05/2020, Australia. Vinery Stud: Headwater sires first group winner

 
 
HEADWATER SIRES FIRST GROUP WINNER
Headwater sired his first Group winner when Wisdom Of Water put on a dazzling display in the Ken Russell Memorial Classic Gr.3 at the Gold Coast on Saturday.
“Wisdom Of Water exploded out of the barriers and nothing could catch him. A seriously good horse!” - Sky Racing 
WATCH THE REPLY - GCTC Ken Russell Memorial Classic (Gr.3, 1200m)
The Vinery resident could also become the only freshman to sire a Group 1 winner in Australia this season if Wisdom Of Water returns with a repeat performance in the J J Atkins Stakes on June 6. He is a firming $3.50 favourite for the premier 2yo event at Eagle Farm.
 
“He can be quirky but was really focused parading in the enclosure,” trainer Toby Edmonds said. “The Atkins is three weeks away and we will give him a gallop at Eagle Farm between now and then. He’s had two runs back from a spell and will be fitter again stepping up to 1400m.
“He rocketed out of the barriers today and Robbie (Fradd) had to lead. There wasn’t much tempo but I’m sure he can take a sit in the Atkins if something else wants to go forward.”
 
Wisdom Of Water clocked 1:09.17s for 1200m which bettered the time registered by Away Game (1:09.59s) in winning the Magic Millions 2yo Classic RL at the Gold Coast in January. He flew home for fourth that day and returned for a brilliant first-up victory at his home track a fortnight ago.
 
Edmonds, who trains Wisdom Of Water in partnership with his son Trent, is gunning for his first Group 1 in the J J Atkins. His filly Sagaronne was runner-up to Press Statement in the same race five years ago.
 
He bought the precocious chestnut for $70,000 from Eureka Stud on behalf of Golden East Horse owner Zhiqiang An at the 2019 Gold Coast Magic Millions. Aquis Farm recently purchased a 50% share in the colt in order to stand him at one of its studs in NSW or Queensland in the future.
 
“But right now, we’re not looking any further than the winter carnival,” Edmonds said. “We haven’t thought too seriously about the spring. And he won’t peak until he’s a three year-old.”
 
Fradd believes Wisdom Of Water will have to settle better to run out a strong 1400m. “I haven’t won a Group 1 in Australia either but I think this bloke could be the one. He’s a bit of a bull and can’t afford to throw his head around again in a high-pressure race like the J J Atkins.”
“He has all the talent in the world. I think he’s a pretty serious horse. He is still learning his trade.” - Robbie Fradd.

Wisdom Of Water’s dam Regal Tier (Royal Academy) is a half-sister to stakes performers Tierquillo and Eminence Grise and she foaled another Headwater colt at Eureka Stud last August.
HEADWATER
2020 fee $13,750 inc. GST, payable on Live Foal

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