2023 OCTOBER (Early) Online Sale

Lot: 60 Headline Story (AUS)

This sale has ended

Buyer: Brittain Racing - $16,000

Particulars

Name:	Headline Story (AUS)
Category:	Racehorse Gelding/Colt
Sire:	Headwater (AUS)
Dam:	Jewel of Johar (NZ)
Colour:	Bay
Sex:	Gelding
DOB:	26 July 2019
COB:	AUS
Disclosures:
GST:	No
Location:	14 Knights Court TYNONG VIC
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Description

LIGHTLY RACED 4yo GELDING - RACING THIS WEEK!

Headline Story is a lightly raced 4yo gelding who has amassed nearly $50,000 in prizemoney, having finished in the placings at 5 of his 9 career starts to date, including a win just two starts back when an odds-on favourite.

He is a 1/2 brother to the very promising 3yo Jewel Bay, who has solid form lines around several leading Caulfield Guineas aspirants, including Scentify and Southport Tycoon.

He is sound, still very early in his current racing campaign, and scheduled to race this week on Monday, October 9th.

He is offered for genuine sale.

Location

14 Knights Court TYNONG VIC

Pedigree
Form

Pedigree



HEADLINE STORY (AUS)
Bay gelding		Foaled 2019

HEADWATER

Exceed and Excel

Danehill (USA)

Danzig

Patrona (USA)

Lomond

River Dove

Hurricane Sky

Star Watch

Ride the Rapids

River Rough (NZ)

JEWEL OF JOHAR (NZ)
2006

Johar (USA)

Gone West

Mr. Prospector

Windsharp

Lear Fan

Brooke's Express

Snippets

Lunchtime (GB)

Evangelical (NZ)

Danzatore (Can)

HEADWATER (AUS) (Bay 2012-Stud 2016). 3 wins-2 at 2, ATC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2. Leading Second Season Sire in Aust. in 2020-21. Sire of 264 rnrs, 153 wnrs, inc. SW Jamaea (ATC Percy Sykes S., Gr.2), Mileva, Aitch Two Oh, Wisdom of Water, Little Miss Kubi, Starlight, SP Typhoon Titmus, Karacasu, Aquagirl, Heavenly Waters, Tristate, Be Water My Friend, Out to Win, She Turns Heads, Thespian Waters and of Inundation, Keep Reading, etc.

1st dam

JEWEL OF JOHAR (NZ), by Johar (USA). 3 wins from 1200m to 1600m, 3d SAJC SIDS & Kids H., 4th SAJC Auraria S., Gr.3. Dam of 5 named foals, all raced, 3 winners, inc:-

Jacobite Prince (g by Choisir) 5 wins to 1400m, A$170,950, SAJC Autumn Series Final H., Holdfast Insurance H., Barossa Fine Foods H., Fleurieu Milk Company H., 2d SAJC TAB H., 3d SAJC Rebel Raider Series Final H., Romeo's Locali H., Weslo Security H.

Jewel Bay (g by Cable Bay (Ire)) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$80,300, to 2023-24, SAJC Spring Carnival H., Thomas Farms 2YO P., 2d SAJC Skycity 2YO H., 3d MVRC Membership on Sale P.

Headline Story (g by Headwater) Winner. See below.

2nd dam

Brooke's Express, by Snippets. Winner at 2, A$92,900, VATC Bill Adams H., 2d VRC Bloodhorse Breeders' S., Gr.3, 3d VATC Blue Diamond Preview (f), Gr.3, VRC Ottawa S., L. Half-sister to GEEGEES CLASSICBOY. Dam of 8 foals, all raced, 6 winners, inc:-

Centexpress. 7 wins to 1000m, A$254,217, MVRC Essendon Mazda 55 Second Challenge Heat H.-4 times, MRC Event Landscaping Solutions H., 2d MVRC Fisher & Paykel Premium H., Essendon Mazda 55 Second Challenge Heat H.-twice, Adapt Australia H., 3d MRC Sandown Park UK H., MVRC Super Elegant H., Essendon Mazda 55 Second Challenge Heat H., SAJC Distinctive Homes H., 4th MRC Kevin Hayes S., L. Producer.

Our Miss Bossy. 5 wins-1 at 2-to 1550m, A$130,100, SAJC Bellita Potato 2YO H., Myer H., Endeavour Homes H., Sportingbet H., 2d SAJC Hindmarsh Plumbing 2YO H., 3d SAJC Adelaide Casino 2YO H. Dam of 2 winners-

I'mtwentyfourseven. 4 wins to 1200m in Aust.

Saiko. 2 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$104,265 in Aust.

Beautiful Voice. 3 wins to 1500m, SAJC Action Line Marking H., Mac Drink Driving? Grow Up H., 2d SAJC Angelakis Brothers P. Dam of-

Miss Kermie. 3 wins at 1400m, 1600m to 2022-23, SAJC Grand Syndicates H., 2d SAJC PFD Foods H., 3d SAJC Provincial Super Series Final H., Furphy H.

Jewel of Johar. 3 wins. See above.

Group Hug. 8 wins to 1200m, A$94,432 in Aust.

Gonskexpress. Winner at 1100m in Aust.

3rd dam

EVANGELICAL (NZ), by Danzatore (Can). Placed, 3d VATC Kenneth McLean H. Half-sister to CULT FIGURE (dam of CARGO CULT), She's God's Gift (dam of IMMORTALITY), Ladidi (dam of CHOICE BRO). Dam of 14 named foals, 13 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

GEEGEES CLASSICBOY (g Wordsmith) 4 wins from 1350m to 2200m, A$109,550, Tasmanian Derby, L, TRC Cambridge Moto P., Devonport RC Simons Design Centre H., 2d Devonport RC Sheffield Cup, TTC Helloworld Launceston H., Devonport RC Register 4 Research H., 3d Devonport RC Goracingtasmania.com.au H.

Brooke's Express (f Snippets) Winner. See above.

4th dam

IDOL WORSHIP, by Godswalk (USA). 3 wins at 2, SAJC Oaklands P., L, Sometime H., Sovereign Red H., 3d SAJC Morphettville P.H., L. Sister to Sisterhood (dam of LIVELIHOOD), three-quarter-sister to PURE OF HEART, half-sister to Rossignol (dam of SCHUBERT). Dam of 12 foals, 9 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

CULT FIGURE (f Ahonoora) 2 wins at 1600m, 1800m, SAJC Morphettville Guineas, L, Grove H., 2d SAJC Sheraco H., 3d STC Truscotts City Daihatsu H. Dam of 7 winners-

CARGO CULT (g Spectrum) 6 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$555,650, MRC John Dillon S., L, 2d MRC Futurity S., Gr.1.

She's God's Gift. 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, WATC Wyllie Group 2YO H., Poplar H. Dam of 9 winners-

IMMORTALITY (g Lion Hunter) 8 wins to 1200m, A$285,675, VRC Bob Hoysted H., L, 2d VRC Kensington S., L.

Lamiraqui. Winner at 1100m in Aust. Dam of 5 winners-

PRESSING (c Sebring) 2 wins at 2, A$156,100, MRC Redoute's Choice S., L, 3d VRC Sofitel H., L.

Bisutti. Winner at 1000m, 3d ATC Ibis Milano Dinner Specials H. Dam of 2 winners-

ABSOLUTE FLIRT (f Stratum) 4 wins-2 at 2-to 1100m, A$433,365, SAJC Queen Adelaide S., L, 2d MRC Quezette S., Gr.3.

Ladidi. Unraced. Dam of 7 winners-

CHOICE BRO (g Choisir) Joint Head of the 2011-12 NZ 2YO Free H. 8 wins-3 at 2-from 800m to 1600m, NZ$324,975, A$304,850, Manawatu Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Taranaki 2YO Classic, Gr.3, ARC Karaka Mile, RL, Toowoomba TC Weetwood H., L, Tattersall's Racing Club H., Marton JC Rural Fuel H., 2d BRC Strawberry Road H., L, 3d ATC Bill Ritchie H., Gr.3, BRC Hampden S., L, Spear Chief H., L, Toowoomba TC Weetwood H., L, 4th ARC Avondale Guineas, Gr.2.

Race Record:

Winner at 1200m in 2022-23 in Aust.

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Race Record

Full Race Record for

HEADLINE STORY (AUS) 2019 Bay gelding
by Headwater - Jewel of Johar, by Johar

(in Australia)

Age	Runs	1st	2nd	3rd	Earnings
2	1	-	1	-	A$6,300
3	7	1	2	1	A$40,680
4	1	-	-	-	A$700
Totals:	9	1	3	1	A$47,680

31/Mar/2022	2nd of 8 (0.8)	Pakenham RC Modra Technology Maiden 2YO P., A$35,000, 1200m, time 1:12.37. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Tijuana was 1st and Laisvas 3rd. Trainer: P Stokes. Owner: P J Stokes, A B Harmon, P A Harmon, T Devine, M G Breen, S R Devenish, R E Weinzierl, P L Rosolini, Ms C Nicholls & G J Ayling. Jockey: B Prebble.	A$6,300
26/Aug/2022	5th of 12 (3.9)	Pakenham RC Evergreen Turf Maiden P., A$37,500, 1200m, time 1:10.91. Track synthetic. Carried 58.00kg. Kaygeebee was 1st and Berardino 2nd and Queen Latifa 3rd. Trainer: P Stokes. Owner: P J Stokes, A B Harmon, P A Harmon, T Devine, M G Breen, S R Devenish, R E Weinzierl, P L Rosolini, Ms C Nicholls & G J Ayling. Jockey: D Moor.	A$1,125
10/Sep/2022	2nd of 5 (3.0)	Echuca RC Blaze Essential Services Maiden P., A$23,625, 1300m, time 1:23.08. Track heavy(10). Carried 58.00kg. Demon Award was 1st and Not a Guru 3rd. Trainer: P Stokes. Owner: P J Stokes, A B Harmon, P A Harmon, T Devine, M G Breen, S R Devenish, R E Weinzierl, P L Rosolini, Ms C Nicholls & G J Ayling. Jockey: J Maskiell.	A$4,590
19/Jan/2023	6th of 11 (6.9)	Pakenham RC Sportsbet Future Stars Series Maiden P., A$75,000, 1200m, time 1:10.97. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Marble Arch was 1st and Star Magic 2nd and Nevicata 3rd. Trainer: P Stokes. Owner: P J Stokes, A B Harmon, P A Harmon, T Devine, M G Breen, S R Devenish, R E Weinzierl, P L Rosolini, Ms C Nicholls & G J Ayling. Jockey: Jye Mc Neil.	A$1,500
02/Feb/2023	3rd of 12 (3.3)	Pakenham RC Future Stars Series Maiden P., A$75,000, 1200m, time 1:11.24. Track soft(7). Carried 58.00kg. Dodi was 1st and Jessup 2nd. Trainer: P Stokes. Owner: P J Stokes, A B Harmon, P A Harmon, T Devine, M G Breen, S R Devenish, R E Weinzierl, P L Rosolini, Ms C Nicholls & G J Ayling. Jockey: J Mott.	A$6,750
23/Feb/2023	9th of 9 (7.3)	Pakenham RC Sportsbet Future Stars Maiden P., A$75,000, 1400m, time 1:25.48. Track good(3). Carried 59.00kg. Distorted Mission was 1st and Co Co Van Winkle 2nd and Chaichna 3rd. Trainer: P Stokes. Owner: P J Stokes, A B Harmon, P A Harmon, T Devine, M G Breen, S R Devenish, R E Weinzierl, P L Rosolini, Ms C Nicholls & G J Ayling. Jockey: J Mott.	A$1,500
10/Mar/2023	2nd of 8 (0.8)	Kilmore TC MC Security Maiden P., A$25,650, 1200m, time 1:10.95. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Big Watch was 1st and Anarya 3rd. Trainer: P Stokes. Owner: P J Stokes, A B Harmon, P A Harmon, T Devine, M G Breen, S R Devenish, R E Weinzierl, P L Rosolini, Ms C Nicholls & G J Ayling. Jockey: Ben Allen.	A$4,590
26/Mar/2023	1st of 9 (0.2)	Bairnsdale RC Bet365 Maiden P., A$37,500, 1200m, time 1:12.28. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Piera Maria was 2nd and Beautiful View 3rd. Trainer: P Stokes. Owner: P J Stokes, A B Harmon, P A Harmon, T Devine, M G Breen, S R Devenish, R E Weinzierl, P L Rosolini, Ms C Nicholls & G J Ayling. Jockey: Ben Allen.	A$20,625
22/Sep/2023	8th of 8 (11.4)	Ballarat TC Hygain Winners Choice H., A$35,000, 1100m, time 1:02.87. Track good(3). Carried 58.00kg. Give Giggles was 1st and Mornington Glory 2nd and Scuderia 3rd. Trainer: P Stokes. Owner: P J Stokes, A B Harmon, P A Harmon, T Devine, M G Breen, S R Devenish, R E Weinzierl, P L Rosolini, Ms C Nicholls & G J Ayling. Jockey: B Higgins.	A$700