The Way Ahead
(AUS)About
The Way Ahead is a 3yo chestnut filly (female) from Australia trained by Matthew Smith, who is based at Warwick Farm. She is sired by the stallion Headwater out of the dam And So It Goes. The Way Ahead is yet to break her maiden status, having not won a race yet from 3 attempts. During her most recent race at Hawkesbury on 15th May 2025, The Way Ahead was ridden by Rachel King and finished 3rd, behind the winner Ningaloo Reef.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Hawkesbury 15-May-25 1100m SOFT 7 R3 Mdn Hcp $5,500 (of $60,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:04.130, SP: 31.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd | R King 56kg 4.80L | 3 (9) |
| Newcastle 23-Apr-25 900m HEAVY 8 R2 Mdn Hcp $1,150 (of $42,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 00:52.530, SP: 16.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.200 | R King 57kg 8.50L | 6 (6) |
| Newcastle 01-Apr-25 900m SOFT 7 R1 Mdn Hcp $3,900 (of $42,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:53.290, SP: 2.80 In-running: Settled 5th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.000 | G Buckley 56.5kg 3.30L | 3 (7) |
| Warwick Farm 21-Mar-25 789m GOOD 4 R16 3Y+ MDN-BT Barrier 8, Winning Time: 00:46.290 Sectionals: 600m 00:33.210 | M Bourke | 1 (8) |
| Hawkesbury 24-Feb-25 800m GOOD 4 R17 3UP MDN-BT Barrier 9, Winning Time: 00:47.840 Sectionals: 600m 00:33.730 | J Ford 6.30L | 9 (9) |
| Randwick 09-Sep-24 740m GOOD 4 R14 3YF MDN-BT Barrier 9, Winning Time: 00:43.800 Sectionals: 600m 00:33.070 | R Bayliss 0 28.80L | 9 (9) |
| Warwick Farm 27-Aug-24 812m SOFT 5 R14 3Y+ MDN-BT Barrier 9, Winning Time: 00:48.180 Sectionals: 600m 00:34.130 | J Ford 0 4.90L | 5 (9) |