Horse of the Week: Hetty Heights

Published: 27 Apr 2016

As genuine as they come - Hetty Heights always produces a strong chase right to the line

Positive words from trainer Kim Waugh before the race gave punters confidence mare HETTY HEIGHTS was ready to run a big race, but things didn't always look good during the event.

Leader NITE ROCKER had been well-backed just before the jump and he gave an almighty kick, holding a clear margin only 100 metres from home. A big final surge from HETTY HEIGHTS was just too much for him to handle though.

She's a galloper that shows grit and determination every time she goes around, a worthy Horse of the Week.

Breeding

Sired by Written Tycoon, from Bonny Heights (Sire of Dam, Catbird)

Type

Five year old chestnut Mare born 16/10/2011

Features

Genuine, Professional & Surge

Weaknesses

Lacks Power

Record

5 wins, 1 second, 1 third from 11 starts. Total Prize-money of $159,835

Career Wins

23/4/16 – McGrath Estate Agents at Randwick over 1350m – Jockey B Avdulla
20/03/16 – Newcastle Prov. C’ship Qual-C5 at Wyong over 1350m – Jockey B Avdulla
01/03/16 – Prov. C’ship Qual 16/3 at Beaumont over 1150m – Jockey B Shinn
29/10/15 – Catholiccare Hcp at Gosford over 1200m – Jockey B Avdulla
16/04/15 – St Johns Park Bowling Club Mdn at Hawkesbury over 1100m – Jockey K Mcevoy

Quick Facts

Not the best looking type, she was passed in at the 2013 Vobis Gold Yearling Sale and retained to race by her breeder Robert Roulston
Unlucky in her previous start in the Provincial Championships, she flashed late off a slow speed
She's a typical genuine type that can lack the top speed needed on a dry track, but often produces a big final surge
The 'Heights' name is linked to Group One winner Mapperley Heights a few generations ago