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Lot: 234  Ahead of the Game (AUS)

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Buyer: Christine Duff - $7,000

Particulars

Name:Ahead of the Game (AUS)
Category: Racehorse Filly/Mare
Sire:Headwater (AUS)
Dam:Praiano (AUS)
Colour: Brown
Sex: Filly
DOB:02 October 2019
COB:AUS
Disclosures:
GST: Yes 67.5%
Location:Luskin Park Lodge, Knockfin Road LUSKINTYRE NSW
 
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Description

Ahead of the Game is a 4yo mare by Headwater.

She is sound of wind and limb and ready to win races in a less competitive racing jurisdiction.

Great temperament, she is quiet to ride and float.

For further information please email admin@matthewsmithracing.com.au

Reserved at $1,000 in line with our equine welfare and protection policy.

Video footage: https://youtu.be/m3CtZ4O8DSw?si=4OoLhYsm_0I3cNu8

Location

Luskin Park Lodge, Knockfin Road LUSKINTYRE NSW

Pedigree

 

 

AHEAD OF THE GAME (AUS)
Brown mare       Foaled 2019 
 
HEADWATER Exceed and ExcelDanehill (USA)Danzig
Patrona (USA)Lomond
River DoveHurricane SkyStar Watch
Ride the RapidsRiver Rough (NZ)
PRAIANO
    2013		More Than Ready (USA)Southern HaloHalo
Woodman's GirlWoodman
Miss O'BrienFastnet RockDanehill (USA)
YvonneLast Tycoon (Ire)

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 287 rnrs, 165 wnrs, inc. SW Jamaea (ATC Percy Sykes S., Gr.2), Mileva, Aitch Two Oh, Wisdom of Water, Little Miss Kubi, Starlight, SP Strait Acer, Typhoon Titmus, Karacasu, Aquagirl, Thespian Waters, Heavenly Waters, Tristate, Be Water My Friend, Out to Win, She Turns Heads and of Inundation, Keep Reading, etc.

 

1st dam

PRAIANO, by More Than Ready (USA). Unraced. Dam of 4 named foals, all raced, 1 winner-

 Il Braccio - Wonderful Unicorn (H.K.) (g by Air Force Blue (USA)) Winner at 1200m in Aust.

 House of Pradah (f by Maurice (JPN)) Placed at 3 in 2023-24 in Aust.

 Ahead of the Game (f by Headwater) See below.

 Miss Starlight (f by Headwater) Placed at 2 & 3 in Aust.

 

2nd dam

Miss O'Brien, by Fastnet Rock. Winner at 1200m, 2d VRC Nouvelle Star H., Long Tan H., 3d VRC Talindert S., L, Rainburst 2YO P. Dam of 9 foals, 6 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

 Lace and Whiskey. 8 wins to 1200m, A$124,615, to 2022-23, SAJC Festival of Racing 2-16 May H.

 Life O'Brien. 5 wins from 1300m to 2200m, A$159,807, ATC Vale John Digby H., Schweppes H.-twice, 3d ATC Tab.com.au H.-twice, Schweppes H.-3 times, Bowermans Furniture H., Mudgee Cup.

 Hand From Above. 4 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$146,765, ATC TAB H., McGrath Estate Agents H., 2d ATC Theraces H., McGrath Estate Agents H., 3d ATC Sydney Markets H.

 Predicated. 4 wins to 1550m, A$125,235 in Aust.

 Stripes of Green. Winner at 1400m in Philippines.

 

3rd dam

YVONNE, by Last Tycoon (Ire). 8 wins from 1000m to 1800m, A$277,970, SAJC Auraria S., Gr.3, HC Nitschke S., L, John D Lee S., L, MRC Promenade Tiered Dining Sprint H., SAJC We're Smoke-Free H., Grenfell Hi-Fi H., Smoke-Free H., Wingate Properties & Prodec P., 2d VRC Winter Championship Heat 7 H., SAJC Distinctive Homes H., 3d Qld Tatt's RC Winter S., Gr.3, SAJC Pink Diamond Trophy H. Half-sister to  Ripe Plum (dam of SAVOUREUX). Dam of 3 named foals, all winners-

Miss O'Brien (f Fastnet Rock) Winner. See above.

 She Must be Obeyed. Winner at 1100m, ATC Goodbye Tension Hello Pension P., 3d Scone RC Coolmore H. Dam of 6 winners-

 Dark Rebel. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1400m, A$110,100, to 2022-23, ATC Vinery 2YO H., 2d ATC Home Front H.

 Nicci de Rosa. 4 wins to 1050m, A$76,445, in 2022-23 in Aust.

 Son of a Snitz - Ho Ho Horse (H.K.). 2 wins at 1200m, 1300m in Aust.

 In Her Dreams. Winner at 1200m in Aust.

 Or Else. Winner at 1550m in Aust.

 Home by Nine. Winner at 1000m in Aust.

 No One Listens. Winner at 1600m in Aust.

 

4th dam

THE COLLABORATOR, by Military Plume (NZ). Raced twice. Half-sister to LORD REIMS, INSTANT POLICY. Dam of 7 named foals, 5 to race, all winners, inc:-

YVONNE (f Last Tycoon) 8 wins. See above.

 Revolves. 3 wins from 1600m to 2400m, AJC Dairy House H., 3d AJC Convention Centre H.

 Transform. 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m, 3d MRC Cyril Beechey H. Producer.

 Contract. 4 wins to 1100m in Aust.

 Ripe Plum. Winner at 1550m in Aust. Dam of 7 winners-

SAVOUREUX (f Nadeem) 6 wins-1 at 2-to 1250m, A$391,485, ATC Wenona Girl H., Gr.3, BRC Mode P., L, ATC Tab.com.au H., Cellarbrations H., 2d ATC Cal Rei H., Shop With the TAB App H., 3d ATC Triscay S., Gr.3, Newcastle JC Tibbie S., Gr.3, ATC Turf Club H., ClubsNSW H.

 Slivovitz. 5 wins from 1600m to 2400m, A$169,890, ATC Schweppes H., Taree Cup, 2d ATC TAB Quaddie H., Ipswich TC Miners Federation Centenary Cup, 3d ATC Swim Between the Flags H., Taree Cup.

 Maraska. 2 wins at 1350m, Ipswich TC Schweppes H., 2d Ipswich TC Become a GCTC Member H.

 

5th dam

RIGHT ON (NZ), by Ward Drill (Ire). Placed at 2 in NZ. Half-sister to BELLOTA (dam of ROCKET RACER, STARZAAN, CHIMING KNIGHT), CAVALLO, FANCY MISS (dam of MISS MARGARET). Dam of 9 named foals, 8 to race, 2 winners, inc:-

LORD REIMS (g Zamazaan) Top of The 1987-88 Australasian 4YO+ Classification (2100m+). 13 wins from 1200m to 3200m, NZ$36,045, A$1,009,212, SAJC Adelaide Cup, Gr.1-3 times, VATC Caulfield Cup, Gr.1, SAJC West End Export S.H., Gr.3-twice, STC Lord Mayor's Cup, L, ARC Chase H., 4th STC HE Tancred International S., Gr.1.

INSTANT POLICY (c Grosvenor) 18 wins from 1200m to 2000m, A$228,795, SAJC Tattersall's Cup, L, Darwin Cup, L, VRC KA Morrison H., 2d SAJC Tattersall's Cup, L.

 

Race Record:

Placed in 2023-24 in Aust.

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Race Record

Full Race Record for

AHEAD OF THE GAME (AUS) 2019 Brown filly
by Headwater - Praiano, by More Than Ready

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
37---A$7,225
47--1A$10,375
Totals:14--1A$17,600
04/Apr/20227th of 9--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1045m. Shalailed was 1st and King of Naples 2nd and Surf on Turf 3rd.
04/Nov/20227th of 10--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1200m. Passionate Rebel was 1st and Savvy Smart 2nd and Sunshine in Paris 3rd.
18/Nov/20224th of 10--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1208m. Looks Like Elvis was 1st and Tip Top Timing 2nd and Donegal Lights 3rd.
08/Dec/20227th of 9
(6.0)		Wyong RC Ledvance-Hpm Legrand M'Way Maiden P., A$45,000, 1350m, time 1:19.80. Track good(4). Carried 55.50kg. Sir Godric was 1st and Frosbie 2nd and Rabairneach 3rd. Trainer: Matthew Smith. Owner: Mrs M A Smith, D J Franklin, R Hanmer, G R Henderson, Holton Racing (Mgr: C Holton) & Mrs J G Calman. Jockey: Reece Jones.A$1,300
23/Dec/20224th of 8--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1200m. Ninja Star was 1st and Night Orb 2nd and Aussie Turbo 3rd.
31/Dec/20229th of 11
(4.4)		Shoalhaven City TC Stroud Homes Maiden P., A$16,000, 1600m, time 1:38.39. Track good(4). Carried 55.50kg. Shaday was 1st and Jimmy Manolo 2nd and Our Kinsmen 3rd. Trainer: Matthew Smith. Owner: Mrs M A Smith, D J Franklin, R Hanmer, G R Henderson, Holton Racing (Mgr: C Holton) & Mrs J G Calman. Jockey: Ms J Taylor.A$375
14/Jan/20238th of 11
(2.3)		Illawarra TC New Year Maiden P., A$40,000, 1500m, time 1:30.76. Track good(4). Carried 55.50kg. Nullify was 1st and Bullbarrow 2nd and Jamberoo 3rd. Trainer: Matthew Smith. Owner: Mrs M A Smith, D J Franklin, R Hanmer, G R Henderson, Holton Racing (Mgr: C Holton) & Mrs J G Calman. Jockey: Ms M Weir.A$1,000
28/Jan/20236th of 11
(2.9)		Newcastle JC New Zealand Bloodstock Maiden P., A$40,000, 1500m, time 1:32.54. Track good(3). Carried 53.50kg (allowance -2.00kg). Competition was 1st and Highland Cathedral 2nd and Kapakiri 3rd. Trainer: Matthew Smith. Owner: Mrs M A Smith, D J Franklin, R Hanmer, G R Henderson, Holton Racing (Mgr: C Holton) & Mrs J G Calman. Jockey: Ellen Hennessy.A$1,100
18/Feb/20234th of 8
(5.0)		Gosford RC Narara Plumbing Services Maiden P., A$40,000, 1900m, time 1:59.88. Track good(4). Carried 55.50kg. Beauty Crusade was 1st and Esky 2nd and Bonaventure 3rd. Trainer: Matthew Smith. Owner: Mrs M A Smith, D J Franklin, R Hanmer, G R Henderson, Holton Racing (Mgr: C Holton) & Mrs J G Calman. Jockey: B Spriggs.A$2,150
04/Mar/202313th of 14
(10.2)		Hawkesbury RC Lander Toyota Maiden P., A$40,000, 2000m, time 2:04.46. Track good(4). Carried 55.50kg. Esky was 1st and Bonus Tempus 2nd and Picko Rocks 3rd. Trainer: Matthew Smith. Owner: Mrs M A Smith, D J Franklin, R Hanmer, G R Henderson, Mrs J G Calman, Holton Racing (Mgr: C Holton) & Ms J V Borg. Jockey: B Spriggs.
16/Mar/20238th of 9
(16.7)		Gosford RC Kent Law Group Midway Maiden P., A$45,000, 2100m, time 2:12.85. Track soft(5). Carried 55.50kg. Penso was 1st and Piccadilly Lass 2nd and Rapid Impact 3rd. Trainer: Matthew Smith. Owner: Mrs M A Smith, D J Franklin, R Hanmer, G R Henderson, Mrs J G Calman, Holton Racing (Mgr: C Holton) & Ms J V Borg. Jockey: Ms R Freeman.A$1,300
04/Aug/20236th of 10--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 813m. Ceolwulf was 1st and Kimono 2nd and Bonaventure 3rd.
21/Aug/20234th of 8--trial--Hawkesbury RC Barrier Trial, 1000m. Jawharat Dubai was 1st and Lady of Abundance 2nd and Brian's Hope 3rd.
01/Sep/20236th of 7
(5.6)		Wyong RC Bishop Collins CA Super Maiden H., A$60,000, 1200m, time 1:10.67. Track good(4). Carried 55.00kg. Balkans was 1st and Xidaki 2nd and Flightcrew 3rd. Trainer: Matthew Smith. Owner: Mrs M A Smith, D J Franklin, R Hanmer, G R Henderson, Mrs J G Calman, Holton Racing (Mgr: C Holton) & Ms J V Borg. Jockey: Dylan Gibbons.A$1,800
15/Sep/20235th of 13
(2.8)		 Canberra Bathroom Solutions Maiden P., A$22,000, 1300m, time 1:18.06. Track soft(5). Carried 57.00kg. Missile Seeker was 1st and Candlelit 2nd and Vaderzan 3rd. Trainer: Matthew Smith. Owner: Mrs M A Smith, D J Franklin, R Hanmer, G R Henderson, Mrs J G Calman, Holton Racing (Mgr: C Holton) & Ms J V Borg. Jockey: Ellen Hennessy.A$550
07/Oct/20237th of 9
(9.6)		Illawarra TC Melbourne Cup Day Now on Sale Maiden P., A$60,000, 1300m, time 1:17.03. Track good(3). Carried 54.00kg (allowance -3.00kg). Candlelit was 1st and Drift Net 2nd and Godzilla 3rd. Trainer: Matthew Smith. Owner: Mrs M A Smith, D J Franklin, R Hanmer, G R Henderson, Mrs J G Calman, Holton Racing (Mgr: C Holton) & Ms J V Borg. Jockey: Rebecca Bronett Prag.A$1,625
28/Oct/20235th of 10
(2.4)		Illawarra TC Gray's Excavations & Clearing Super Maiden H., A$58,500, 1500m, time 1:33.23. Track heavy(8). Carried 53.00kg (allowance -3.00kg). Heads You Lose was 1st and Zerkhan 2nd and Anderson Bridge 3rd. Trainer: Matthew Smith. Owner: Mrs M A Smith, D J Franklin, R Hanmer, G R Henderson, Mrs J G Calman, Holton Racing (Mgr: C Holton) & Ms J V Borg. Jockey: Rebecca Bronett Prag.A$2,350
07/Nov/20233rd of 8
(0.7)		Canberra RC Mark Agency P., A$22,000, 1600m, time 1:37.13. Track good(4). Carried 55.00kg. Ferrari Man was 1st and Jimmy Nails 2nd. Trainer: Matthew Smith. Owner: Mrs M A Smith, D J Franklin, R Hanmer, G R Henderson, Mrs J G Calman, Holton Racing (Mgr: C Holton) & Ms J V Borg. Jockey: Ellen Hennessy.A$1,925
25/Nov/20238th of 8
(10.2)		Gosford RC Central Coast Chery Super Maiden H., A$60,000, 1600m, time 1:40.30. Track heavy(8). Carried 52.00kg (allowance -3.00kg). Oakfield Eagle was 1st and Ain't She Swell 2nd and Balmierro 3rd. Trainer: Matthew Smith. Owner: Mrs M A Smith, D J Franklin, R Hanmer, G R Henderson, Mrs J G Calman, Holton Racing (Mgr: C Holton) & Ms J V Borg. Jockey: Rebecca Bronett Prag.A$1,625
11/Dec/20239th of 13
(4.6)		Tuncurry Forster JC Solaris Mile, A$27,000, 1600m, time 1:37.14. Track good(4). Carried 55.00kg. Sonofdec was 1st and Oakfield Eagle 2nd and Flying Step 3rd. Trainer: Matthew Smith. Owner: Mrs M A Smith, D J Franklin, R Hanmer, G R Henderson, Mrs J G Calman, Holton Racing (Mgr: C Holton) & Ms J V Borg. Jockey: Jean Van Overmeire.A$500
All pedigrees, supplement pedigrees and indexes are supplied by Arion Pedigrees Limited for use by William Inglis & Son Limited under license. They are subject to copyright law and use outside a William Inglis publication is illegal without written permission granted by Arion Pedigrees Limited.