Headwater's Wisdom Of Water Breaks the Drought

Mark Smith - Wednesday December 15

The striking Headwater entire Wisdom of Water is gradually returning to the form that made him one of the most exciting two-year-olds in the nation two seasons back.

Wisdom Of Water (image Steve Hart)

Given an inspired ride by Rachel King, Wisdom of Water found the winners circle for the first time in 14-starts, since the Group III Ken Russell at the Gold Coast in May 2020, in Wednesday’s $100,000 Magic Millions 3yo and 4yo at Wyong.

Given a ground saving ride, the Annabel Neasham-trained 4yo tracked the leader Glamour and Glory. Baulked for a run when attempting to ease out, King ducked back to the rails on the chestnut. He proved a neck to good for the outsider Compassionate (Into Mischief) with a long head further back to the dead-heaters Tanker Pride Of Dubai and Snitzonfire (Snitzel).   

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The Neasham stable is the third for Wisdom Of Water who began with Toby and Trent Edmonds, when the Fung family bought into him. After two forgettable runs at three for Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr, Wisdom Of Water was transferred to Neasham.

Wisdom Of Water a $70,000 Magic Millions Yearling

“It was a lovely ride. I thought she was going to go the wrong way at one stage, but it opened up. Things got a bit tight, but it was great to see him knuckle down and fight,” Neasham said.

“It’s been a long time between drinks for him, but it was perfect conditions for him today.

“He’s been looking great. He did not enjoy it in Melbourne, but came back and I thought he was super at Kembla behind Eleven Eleven (in the $300,000 The Warra) and he ran well the other day.

“He has been knocking on the door to get back in the winner’s enclosure. He is a very talented colt and I am delighted for the Fung’s because they are great supporters of mine and he is one of their favourites.

“We will take him to the Gold Coast. He has won races there before and seems to race well there. Being a Magic Millions horse there will be options up there for him.”

Bred by Eureka Stud, Wisdom Of Water advances his record to four wins, a second, and three thirds from 19 starts with earnings of $494,950

Wisdom Of Water prizemoney approaching $500,000 (image Steve Hart)

A $70,000 purchase by Blandford Bloodstock out of the Eureka Stud draft at the 2019 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale, Wisdom Of Water is the third foal and third winner out of the winning Royal Academy (USA) mare Regal Tier who is a half-sister to eight winners including the dual Listed winner Tierquillo and the stakes-placed Eminence Grise and to the dam of the Listed Glasshouse Stakes winner Flamboyer.

Wisdom Of Water’s 2yo brother, Water Bomber, finished fourth at his career debut in the Group III Maribyrnong Plate on November 2. The grey colt was purchased by trainer Mick Price for $280,000 at the Magic Millions and cariies the colours of Rupert Legh with Eureka Stud retaining a share.

Regal Tier foaled another Headwater colt on August 22.

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Race Result - Magic Millions Wyong 3yo & 4yo 1200m

Wyong Track: Good(4) Time: 1:08.83
1
Wisdom Of Water
- 4h Headwater (AUS) x Regal Tier (AUS) (Royal Academy (USA))
Tnr: Annabel Neasham Rdr: Rachel King 59
2
0.3
Compassionate
- 3f Into Mischief (USA) x Blueberry Smoothie (USA) (Giant's Causeway (USA))
Tnr: T J Bartley Rdr: Ms K O'Hara 54
3
0.5
Tanker
- 4g Pride Of Dubai (AUS) x Calcatta (AUS) (Tale Of The Cat (USA))
Tnr: C Maher & D Eustace Rdr: K Mc Evoy 59
3
0.5
Snitzonfire
- 3g Snitzel (AUS) x Piping Hot (AUS) (More Than Ready (USA))
Tnr: G Waterhouse & A Bott Rdr: Tim Clark 56
5
0.8
Head Legislator
- 4g Headwater (AUS) x Legislature (AUS) (More Than Ready (USA))
Tnr: M J Dunn Rdr: N Rawiller 59
6
4.2
Empowerment
- 4m Shooting To Win (AUS) x She's A Storm (AUS) (Artie Schiller (USA))
Tnr: T J Bartley Rdr: Ms M Weir 57
7
4.4
Impact Star
- 3g Star Turn (AUS) x Etoile Fille (NZ) (No Excuse Needed (GB))
Tnr: D Lane Rdr: D Mc Lellan 56
8
9.0
Glamour And Glory
- 3f Star Turn (AUS) x Miss Seton Sands (AUS) (Gonski (AUS))
Tnr: M, W & J Hawkes Rdr: Tommy Berry 54
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