Headwater displayed a return to the form he showed as a two year old, with a slashing win in the Listed Kensington Stakes at Flemington on Saturday.

He looked like a world beater when he won at Moonee Valley about this time last year, and was not disgraced in running fifth in the Golden Slipper Stakes.

A loss of form in the spring is behind him, now he is right back on track for what promises to be a successful autumn campaign.

As a two year old he won those two races with sheer pace, he is racing now in a more relaxed manner, suggesting that he may get further than 1000 metres as he matures.

He came from a fair way back in the field, he still retains that pace, mixed with a touch of stamina, certainly will do him no harm.

There are few horses that could match him on pedigree, he is bred in the purple, his sire, Exceed And Excel, champion racehorse, champion sire, won a Group 1 Newmarket Handicap, his dam, River Dove, won the Group1 Oakleigh Plate, whilst his maternal grandsire, Hurricane Sky, won the Group1 Blue Diamond Stakes.

Headwater returns to racing with a vengeance

Headwater is a three year old who will follow along the path of the major autumn sprint races, with Group 1 status, if that is achievable he is likely to go to stud soon after.

The majority of potential sires are now generally going to stud as four year olds, that might have its critics, but fortunately those critics don’t control the industry.

Vinery is currently riding on the crest of a wave, enjoying another great season, chalking up a number of multiple winners.

Peter Orton looks pleased with the win

Punters didn’t miss Supido

Supido stifled betting when he opened up favourite at odds on $1.60, and that is where he was quoted and remained at that price throughout betting.

Punters have long memories, they recall his last win, also at Flemington in July of last year, when he also started favourite at $3, but this time the bookies were not as charitable, no fancy prices were bet.

Supido is a highly talented racehorse as was shown when he picked the field up and put the issue beyond doubt within a few strides.

The entire is trained by Michael Kent, at Cranbourne; he is keeping his feet on the ground, not getting carried away, but acknowledges he has a pretty handy horse in the stable.

“We have had a lot of issues with this horse that required some ironing out, he lacked seasoning, I feel these sprinters need racing and perform better with a bit of age on them, he needs just a lot of racing,” said Kent.

However, Supido is an entire which might make a difference as to how much racing he can cope with. 

Supido - A brilliant winner