HEAD OF THE RIVER

3yo Bay Filly
D.O.B: 24-Sep-2022
by SHAMUS AWARD  from HENLEY MISS
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Status Active
Owner’s Details  Proven Thoroughbreds, Think So Racing, Mr C D Mcalpine, Mrs G A B McAlpine, Mr D B Flynn, Mr S R Rogers, Mr J M Cross, Mr G A Laws, I Sobey, Mr M G Cox, Bunker Boys Racing, Mr J M Collins, Mr J T Rouse, Mr B D Playford, Mr J Dal Santo, E J Dal Santo, Mr L F Robins, Mr G D Smyth, Proven Henley Miss, Four Pavillions
Stewards Embargoes None on record
Last Gear Change* 26-Jan-2026, Tongue Tie, On, Comment: worked in tongue tie
Trainer Mr Matthew Hoysted (Eagle Farm)
Racing Colours Black, Lime Green Spot And Armbands, Quartered Cap
Career Summary: 5-0:2:1    Prizemoney: $25,800    Total Bonus: $11,250
1st Up: 2:0-0-1    2nd Up: 1:0-0-0    
Track: 1:0-1-0    Dist: 4:0-2-1    Track/Dist: 1:0-1-0
Firm: 0:0-0-0     Good: 1:0-0-0     Soft: 2:0-0-1     Heavy: 2:0-2-0    Synthetic: 0:0-0-0


Recent Form
All Form
Embargoes
Gear Changes
Ratings
Noms | Wgts | Accs
Pos Date Track Dist Class Rating Rating Type
9th of 14 01-Aug-2025 COFF Soft 1000 SUPER MDN 0, 0NSW Benchmark
3rd of 9 09-Jan-2026 SCST Soft 1000 3Y MDN-SW QLD Rating
10th of 12 23-Jan-2026 GCST Good 1200 3Y MDN-SW QLD Rating
2nd of 10 14-Feb-2026 TWBA Heavy 1050 3Y MDN-SW QLD Rating
2nd of 7 13-Mar-2026 SCST Heavy 1000 3YF MDN-SW QLD Rating

NSW Benchmarks

Benchmark programming and handicapping commenced in NSW on 1 October 2009. Benchmarks replaced Ratings. The introduction of a modified dual benchmark system began 1 September 2018. The Benchmark/s are applicable to NSW Meetings only.

  • First column or lower benchmark is the Metropolitan & Provincial benchmark.
  • Second column or higher benchmark is the Country benchmark.
  • Indicative benchmarks shown with an ( * ) will be subject to a final review and alteration by the Racing NSW Handicapping Panel when the horse is next nominated and handicapped in a race.
  • If showing a ‘0’ in either column, please contact Racing NSW via hcapracingenquiries@racingnsw.com.au or call (02)9551 7674 for an updated benchmark.