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Head For Heights · Horse Profile

Head For Heights · Career Stats
Earnings $47.6k
Avg Odds 12
Rating -
13 2-2-2
Career
10 1-1-2
Last 10
0 0-0-0
12 Mnths
15%
Wins
46%
Places
85%
ROI
1000M - 1200M
Win Range
3 1-0-0
1st Up
2 1-1-0
2nd Up
13 2-2-2
Turf
0 0-0-0
Synthtc
0 0-0-0
Firm
11 1-2-2
Good
2 1-0-0
Soft
0 0-0-0
Heavy

Head For Heights Career Summary

Head For Heights is a 16yo chestnut gelding (male) from Australia trained by Shane Edwards, who is based at Geelong. He is sired by the stallion Testa Rossa out of the dam Tristavente.

Head For Heights has managed to win 2 races in his career so far. On 23rd Jun 2010 at Belmont Park, Head For Heights scored his most significant win to date, getting the money in the $20000.00 2-y-o Hcp.

He has proven a profitable horse for the punters over the journey. If you had backed Head For Heights throughout his career you'd have achieved a 85% return on investment.

Head For Heights has concluded his racing career, last running on the 21st Mar 2012 at Ascot.

  • Spell 4438d
  • UPL

    of 15
    • Ascot 21-Mar-12 2200m GOOD 3 R4 3up 57-68 (of $17,500) Barrier 4
    • 1st Negra Santo (S Parnham 57.5) 2nd Prince Charming (W Pike 56) 3rd Zidansky (A Heffernan 54.5) UPL Head For Heights (J Azzopardi 59.5, Cd 0)
  • 3

    of 11
    • Ascot 03-Mar-12 2200m GOOD 3 R3 BM 68+ $4,050 (of $45,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 2:17.40, SP: $3.40F In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 0:36.61
    • 1st Super Hawk (W A Pike 54) 2nd Jobeth (S F M Gruddy 54.5) 1.50L 3rd Head for Heights ( 54) 3.50L 3rd Head For Heights (J Noske 54) 3.50L
  • 2

    of 7
    • Ascot 22-Feb-12 1800m GOOD 3 R2 0-72 $4,000 (of $20,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 1:50.85, SP: $4.60 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 7th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 0:35.21
    • 1st Stompin (NZ) (S F M Gruddy 59) 2nd Head for Heights ( 59) 0.75L 3rd The Purple Parrot (S L O'donnell 59) 1.50L 2nd Head For Heights (C Staples 59) 0.75L
  • 8

    of 16
    • Ascot 11-Feb-12 1600m GOOD 3 R4 0-74 (of $40,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 1:36.07, SP: $9 In-running: Settled 16th, 800m 16th, 400m 16th Sectionals: 600m 0:35.34
    • 1st Flashy Doll (S L O'donnell 55) 2nd Sundown Clown (R D Hanson 54) 1.75L 3rd Proud Hero (K C Yuill 57) 3.50L 8th Head For Heights (C Staples 57.5, Cd 58) 6.00L
  • 4

    of 11
    • Ascot 28-Jan-12 1400m GOOD 3 R8 0-74 $1,600 (of $40,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 1:24.81, SP: $6 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 8th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 0:35.18
    • 1st Epirb (P D Knuckey 57.5) 2nd Henry the Pharoah (P J Black 58) 0.35L 3rd Secret Ruler (S F M Gruddy 54.5) 0.75L 4th Head For Heights (C Staples 58) 0.75L
  • 1

    of 14
    • Ascot 18-Jan-12 1200m GOOD 3 R8 E&G 0-68 $11,375 (of $17,500) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 1:10.48, SP: $8 In-running: Settled 10th, 800m 10th, 400m 9th Sectionals: 600m 0:35.72
    • 1st Head for Heights ( 58.5) 2nd Sundown Clown (S L O'donnell 55.5) 1.75L 3rd Mundulla (T K Turner 57.5) 2.25L 1st Head For Heights (C Staples 58.5, Cd 59) 0.00L
  • 7

    of 13
    • Ascot 31-Dec-11 1200m GOOD 3 R4 BM 74+ (of $45,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 1:11.13, SP: $31 In-running: Settled 9th, 800m 9th, 400m 9th Sectionals: 600m 0:35.45
    • 1st Sweet Serenity (J S Whiting 53) 2nd Vain Strike (T K Turner 53.5) 0.35L 3rd Fleming Son (J R Azzopardi 53) 0.50L 7th Head For Heights (C Staples 53) 1.25L
  • Spell 314d
  • 9

    of 11
    • Pinjarra 20-Feb-11 1600m GOOD 3 R4 3Y 1MW (of $11,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 1:38.52, SP: $3.40F In-running: Settled 10th, 800m 10th, 400m 7th Sectionals: 600m 0:36.07
    • 1st Testa Altezza (S D Parnham 53) 2nd Doodelicious (T Ikenushi 55.5) 2.00L 3rd The Purple Parrot (J S Whiting 54) 3.00L 9th Head For Heights (M Grantham 55.5, Cd 56) 5.75L
  • 15

    of 15
    • Ascot 29-Jan-11 1400m SOFT 5 R7 CHALLENGE (of $80,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 1:25.60, SP: $41 In-running: Settled 14th, 800m 14th, 400m 14th Sectionals: 600m 0:34.66
    • 1st Big Hold Up (NZ) (P J Carbery 56.5) 2nd Private Dance (B D Kennedy 53) 0.25L 3rd Favourite Star (K C Yuill 53) 0.50L 15th Head For Heights (J Noske 55) 8.25L
  • 3

    of 10
    • Ascot 15-Jan-11 1500m GOOD 3 R4 3Y 2MW $3,600 (of $40,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 1:30.49, SP: $4.40 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 7th, 400m 6th Sectionals: 600m 0:35.51
    • 1st Manahara (B M Parnham 58) 2nd Potsie (K C Yuill 55) 1.80L 3rd Head for Heights ( 56.5) 3rd Head For Heights (J Noske 56.5, Cd 57) 2.60L
  • 2

    of 9
    • Ascot 01-Jan-11 1600m GOOD 3 R3 3Y HCP $10,000 (of $50,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 1:36.86, SP: $12 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 0:34.81
    • 1st Northerly Gale 2nd Head for Heights 3rd Princess Vivien 2nd Head For Heights (J Noske 57) 0.20L
  • 8

    of 12
    • Ascot 22-Dec-10 1200m GOOD 3 R1 3Y 1MW (of $20,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 1:10.80, SP: $9 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 5th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 0:35.14
    • 1st Lee Rani 2nd Metalman 3rd Bells Victory 8th Head For Heights (D Miller 56) 3.50L
  • Spell 182d
  • 1

    of 13
    • Belmont Park 23-Jun-10 1000m SOFT 5 R1 2Y HCP $13,000 (of $20,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 0:59.55, SP: $16 In-running: Settled 6th, 400m 7th Sectionals: 600m 0:34.91
    • 1st Head for Heights 2nd Nediyms Ruler 3rd Rock Moves 1st Head For Heights (J Noske 54) 0.00L
Head For Heights Details
Profile: 16 year old chestnut gelding
Career: 13 starts, 2 wins, 4 placings
Earnings: $47,625
Trainer: Shane Edwards
Pedigree: Testa Rossa x Tristavente
Country: Australia
Foaled: 06/10/2007
Owners: Wingate Enterprises Ltd Syndicate(Mgr: T G Robinson)
Training History:  
Jun 10 - Current Shane Edwards
Geelong, VIC
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