Vinery Stud’s Headwater has achieved a significant milestone this season, siring his 100th Australian individual winner — a testament to his versatility and durability.
The milestone was celebrated over the weekend with five winners, including two metropolitan victories and a two-year-old winner, contributing to a successful start to July with a total of 10 winners in just the first 14 days.
Among the highlights was the smart 2YO filly Pewter Pearl, who surged to victory under Holly Durnan for Mitch Beer at her second start to give Headwater 44 individual 2YO winners, the most of any active son of Exceed And Excel at stud in Australia.
A $60,000 yearling purchase at the Inglis Classic Sale for Mitch Beer Racing and Heywood Bloodstock, the filly sold by Twin Hills Stud shows promising ability for the stable which is also home to two other last start winners by Headwater – Girls Weekend and Lightly Sparkled.
Proven metropolitan performers Goldsborough and Headphones also delivered strong wins in city company. Goldsborough, with over $500,000 in prize money, achieved his seventh career win at Doomben, while South Australian mare Headphones marked her ninth victory, highlighting Headwater’s ability to produce top-class racehorses.
Meanwhile, in Hong Kong, Devas Twelve continued the stallion’s international momentum with the gelding notching up his 4th win and over $660,000 in prizemoney.
Headwater is now one of only 16 stallions in Australia this season to sire 100 or more winners, and notably, he is the most affordable among them, with his peers standing for at least three times his service fee.
Proving dependable in the breeding barn, maintaining an average fertility rate of 80% across all his seasons at stud and average earnings per runner exceeding $80,000 (12 times his current service fee), Headwater continues to prove he offers exceptional returns for breeders and owners alike.
Standing at a service fee of $6,600 (including GST) for the 2025 breeding season, Headwater offers remarkable value for breeders seeking a proven stallion that delivers affordability, fertility, and results.