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NEWRailway Dodge Could Advantage Grail Seeker
Thursday, 6th February 2025
Grail Seeker’s exemplary campaign has made a significant mark for trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott, boasting two Group 1 victories from as many starts this season. Kicking off her ascent with a surprise $32 win in the Gr1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) last September, the formidable daughter of Iffraaj didn’t stop there. She returned four months later as the favourite in the Gr1 Telegraph (1200m), conquering yet another high-class field. This Saturday, the mare is poised to command similar respect in the Gr1 BCD Group Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa. Her electrifying display in the Telegraph caught even her trainers off guard. “We hoped she would go and perform like that, and her performance was even stronger than we would’ve thought,” Scott remarked. “She was really strong. There were a lot of things that went her way that day – a good bit of give in the ground and a roomy straight helped her a lot. She probably exceeded our expectations.” Adhering to a strategy that’s worked flawlessly all season, the trainers chose to skip the Gr1 Railway (1200m), opting instead to bring a fresh Grail Seeker into Saturday’s $500,000 feature. After an exhibition gallop at Ellerslie last Friday, Scott revealed, “We’ve backed off her since the Telegraph. She’s maintained her racing weight all the way through, so we haven’t had to do a lot with her in between.” Describing her temperament, Scott revealed, “She’s a laidback mare, but from time to time, she can be pretty big, powerful, and explosive. You’ve got to be on your guard, but most of the time, she’s a gentle giant.” On race day, they plan to let her find her rhythm, staying in her comfort zone while trusting her explosive finish. “We won’t be reinventing the wheel,” Scott concluded.
Grail Seeker hasn't put a foot wrong this campaign (pic: Race Images Peter Rubery)
NEWBlueblood Thoroughbreds Acquires Newgate Duo
Thursday, 6th February 2025
Two standout racehorses offered by Newgate drew attention in Wednesday’s Inglis Digital February (Early) Online Sale. Tannhauser (Dundeel), purchased for $175,000, and Gold Bullion (Savabeel), bought for $160,000, both went to Blueblood Thoroughbreds. The talented pair will now race under Blueblood’s signature red and blue silks for upcoming seasons. “They’re both really well credentialled horses that we think can provide a great return for us for many more racing seasons to come,” said David Mourad of Blueblood Thoroughbreds. He described Tannhauser (see below) as a strong middle-distance and staying horse with great potential, adding, “On his day, Tannhauser is a very good horse and his last run was really good.” Gold Bullion, known for his consistency, will continue with trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott. Mourad highlighted plans to target mile races, including the $500,000 The Coast on May 10, followed by the Scone Cup, a pathway to The Big Dance, which they view as the ultimate goal. Newgate’s Henry Field reflected on their time with the horses, stating, “Tannhauser and Gold Bullion are both well-performed horses for us and we enjoyed racing them in our partnerships, but having been gelded, it was time for us to move them on.” He wished Blueblood all the best, expressing hope that they find as much joy and success as Newgate did. Racehorses dominated the top six lots of the sale, which highlighted the ongoing success of Inglis Digital graduates, which, the sales company reports, have won one in five Australian races over the past two seasons. Recent stakes winners from the platform include Philosopher, Coastwatch, and Prairie Flower. The February (Early) Sale concluded with a gross of nearly $3 million.
NEW112 Genes Found to Influence Fracture Risk
Thursday, 6th February 2025
Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have made significant strides in understanding bone fractures in Thoroughbred racehorses, pinpointing over 100 genes that could influence fracture risk, according to bloodhorse.com. These insights provide a critical foundation for tackling this pressing issue, which sees around 60 horses euthanised annually on UK racecourses due to bone fractures. Although fractures are partly caused by environmental factors, the report explains genetic susceptibility also plays a key role, highlighting the complexity of this condition. Dr Debbie Guest and her team at the RVC employed a polygenic risk score model to assess fracture risk, creating bone-forming cells from stem cells of high- and low-risk horses. They analysed gene expression in these cells and identified 112 genes that may regulate the bone matrix, a key component of bone strength. Notably, many of these genes had not been previously studied in bone, underscoring the need for further investigation into their roles and contributions to fracture risk. This latest research builds on earlier findings that linked lower collagen type III levels – considered essential for normal bone formation – to a DNA sequence change in high-risk horses. Current efforts aim to validate these results in other cohorts and explore additional genetic mechanisms. By refining the polygenic risk score system and advancing understanding of gene expression, researchers hope to uncover why certain horses are more vulnerable to fractures and develop effective interventions. Dr Guest commented, "Bone fractures remain a major challenge for Thoroughbred racehorses despite efforts to mitigate environmental risks. Our findings reveal a strong genetic component, with new genes identified that influence bone matrix regulation. This paves the way for targeted strategies to protect at-risk horses."
Bonjoy Giving Miller a Spring in His Step
Thursday, 6th February 2025
Once a promising name on the horizon, Bonjoy has risen to become a serious feature race contender. According to racingwa.com.au, trainer Jason Miller is optimistic the star mare can continue her ascent and challenge the top-tier horses later this year, following an exceptional run of form. Bonjoy’s immediate target is the Listed Detonator Stakes (1800m), where Miller hopes she can cap off her current campaign in style. The mare, a daughter of Maschino, has shown remarkable improvement this preparation, establishing herself as a genuine Group 1 Railway Stakes (1600m) prospect. With a dazzling turn of foot, the five-year-old secured her third consecutive win at Ascot last Saturday, solidifying her credentials as a rising force in feature races. Her recent accomplishments include maiden stakes victories in the Starstruck Classic (1600m) and the Celebration Of Life Day Trophy (1500m), culminating in her triumphant performance in the Ascot Mile. Miller’s plans for Bonjoy include a well-earned spell following the Detonator Stakes, setting her up for a peak performance during the Ascot Pinnacles carnival. “We’re looking at the Detonator and then giving her a break for the carnival,” Miller told Racing WA. “She’ll have a longer break, about three or four months off, and then concentrate on the carnival. Not many horses can win 11 from 18, and her record is pretty good. She has stepped up.” Miller’s confidence in Bonjoy’s ability to compete with elite rivals is well-founded. “I think she can definitely mix it with the better class,” he said. “She has got better each prep, and it’s exciting. It’s just good to have a horse that is capable of going to those races.”
Record Prizemoney for QLD Winter Carnival
Thursday, 6th February 2025
The 2025 Queensland Winter Carnival is poised to dazzle, offering over $28 million in prize money and cementing its place as one of the most dynamic events in Australian racing. From May 3 to July 5, the carnival will feature nine million-dollar races and 55 black-type contests, including eight prestigious Group 1 events spread across 11 race meetings. The $3 million Star Stradbroke Handicap takes pride of place, leading a trio of million-dollar sprints alongside the $1.5 million Doomben 10,000 and $1 million Kingsford Smith Cup. These marquee events will lure Australia’s finest gallopers to the Sunshine State, with Stradbroke Day – valued at $6.5 million – crowned as the jewel of the Brisbane Racing Club’s Star Stradbroke Season. On this day, the $3 million Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap joins the $1 million JJ Atkins and $1.2 million Q22 as highlights. Queensland’s Minister for Sport and Racing, Tim Mander, emphasised the carnival’s significance. “This event underpins racing’s $2.4 billion contribution to Queensland’s economy annually,” he stated. “With the Doomben 10,000, Kingsford Smith Cup, and Stradbroke Handicap ranked among the world’s top-100 Group 1 races, the carnival is a chance to showcase Queensland globally ahead of the 2032 Olympics.” The Gold Coast Turf Club introduces a new night meeting in May, headlined by the $1 million Magic Millions National 2YO Classic, coinciding with the National Weanling, Broodmare, and Yearling Sale. The carnival’s front end also features the $500,000 A.D. Hollindale Stakes at Aquis Park, a key lead-up to the $1 million Doomben Cup and Q22. Jason Scott, Racing Queensland’s CEO, hailed the carnival as a showcase of current and future stars. “Eight Group 1s and nine million-dollar races highlight the incredible talent in Queensland,” he said, referencing 2024’s standout performers like Bella Nipotina and rising stars Broadsiding and Stefi Magnetica. Ipswich Cup Raceday, the Sunshine Coast Turf Club’s Winx Guineas, and the $700,000 Tattersall’s Tiara further enrich the program. Brisbane Racing Club CEO Karl deKroo remarked, “The Star Stradbroke Season is attracting Australia’s top stables, delivering fans an unparalleled experience while setting runners up for global campaigns.”
Well Travelled Derby Path Taken by Pike
Thursday, 6th February 2025
Trainer Tony Pike has often used the Gr2 Legacy Lodge Waikato Guineas (2000m) as a stepping stone to Derby glory, reports racingnews.co.nz. This Saturday at Te Rapa, he hopes to replicate that success with two promising 3YOs. The Cambridge trainer has twice claimed this feature, first with Rangipo and then with Field Of Gold, with Rangipo going on to clinch the $1 million Gr1 Trackside New Zealand Derby (2400m). This prestigious event has been a long-standing ambition for Golden Century, a son of Pierro purchased by OTI Racing after an impressive early career. Though yet to secure a win in four starts, Golden Century has been consistently competitive, narrowly missing out in the Listed Gingernuts Salver (2100m) at Ellerslie last month, losing by a nose to Mustang Morgan. “He’s a progressive staying 3YO,” Pike noted. “His manners on the track have let him down at times, but he’s improving with every run. That (Gingernuts) was his toughest test so far, and he handled it well. His trackwork since has been excellent, and he’s bred to handle the mile-and-a-half of the Derby, where I expect him to improve further.” Pike’s usual path from the Waikato feature leads to the Gr2 Avondale Guineas (2100m), held at Ellerslie on February 22, two weeks before the Derby. “Most of my Derby runners take this route – Rangipo and Sherwood Forest did,” he said. “It provides another chance to race at Ellerslie before the final, which is always an advantage.” Stablemate Amazing Fluke, a son of The Autumn Sun, could make his own case for Derby inclusion in Saturday’s $275,000 contest. “He’s a lovely big stayer, but we had to give him a break after his maiden win,” Pike said, acknowledging that the Derby may come too soon for the promising 3YO.
Silverdale Farm 2025 Inglis Classic Preview
Thursday, 6th February 2025
Stunningly appointed Silverdale Farm have enjoyed a great boost with boom Inglis graduate Autumn Glow, who won the Gr2 Tea Rose Stakes this spring. From small Inglis Classic drafts, Silverdale Farm have sold 4YO Kaizad, winner of the Gr3 Carbine Club Stakes and plenty of other winners. For a boutique farm, they punch way above their weight in graded company. In 2025, Silverdale Farm will present only two yearlings for sale at Classic. A colt by Gr1 Golden Slipper winner Stay Inside, Lot 317, brings a strong pedigree to the equation. He's a son of Gr3 Belle Of The Turf Stakes winner Imposing Lass (Makfi) who won five races and her first foal is a winner. Imposing Lass is a sister to triple Gr1 and NZ Horse Of The Year Bonneval (Makfi), as well as Listed winner The Frontman (Makfi). Half-siblings include Gr2 winner Lord Arthur (Camelot), Gr3 winner Full Of Spirit (Flying Spur) and Gr3 winner Lady Cumquat (Duke Of Marmalade). Further back, this is the family of Gr1 NZ Derby winner St Reims, and Australian Gr1 winner Champagne. A colt by Gr1 Golden Slipper producing stallion Rebel Dane is Lot 499. Widden-based Rebel Dane has two stakes winners from only 51 runners, having initially suffered commercially from lack of numbers but this is his largest crop, conceived after Fireburn won the Gr1 Golden Slipper, and on his past results, this crop is likely to see his name back in the headlines. Lot 499 is out of winning mare Ostentatious whose current 3YO Pro Forma won on debut at two, then ran mid-field in the Listed Talindert Stakes before returning to form and placing so far this season at three. His second dam is Group 2 winner Renaissance, a half-sister to Sessions who stands at stud in WA.
Sledmere Stud 2025 Inglis Classic Preview
Thursday, 6th February 2025
Currently fourth on the Black Type Premiership for 2024/25, Sledmere Stud are being bested only by Arrowfield, Segenhoe and Widden. It's a massive achievement for a farm of their size, and it's thanks to sale graduates such as Icarian Dream, Arkansaw Kid, Evaporate, Revolutionary Miss, and Gr1 placed Hurry Curry, while previous Classic drafts are led by Group 1 winner Veight. In 2025, Sledmere Stud presents 31 yearlings by a diverse range of stallions such as Acrobat, Captivant, Harry Angel, Nicconi, North Pacific, The Autumn Sun, Tiger Of Malay, Trapeze Artist, Wild Ruler and many others. The second foal of Group 2 winner Invincible Gem (I Am Invincible) who was three times Gr1 placed and earned nearly $1 million, is Lot 329, a colt by emerging Redoute's Choice sire-son Prague. A quartet of yearlings by Gr1 Golden Slipper winner Stay Inside include a filly, Lot 307, the first foal of American Listed winner I'llhandalthecash. Farnan filly, Lot 625 is the second foal of Listed Tasmanian Oaks winner Shady Hustle. Per Incanto colt, Lot 548 is out of a winning half-sister to Gr1 winner Miss Sentimental. A trio by potential-laden first season sire Pinatubo includes Lot 686, a half-brother to Gr3 placed Celestial Bling from the family of Zululand. Bivouac colt, Lot 687, is a half-brother to Gr3 placed 2YO winner Cristabel, dam of Gr2 Blue Diamond Prelude winner Exploring. This is the family of popular stallion Trapeze Artist. Lot 790 is a Capitalist colt from a young winning Lonhro daughter of Gr2 winner Vavasour. Golden Elixir, the full sister to Listed winner Futooh, is the dam of Lot 257 an Exceedance colt. Hellbent filly, Lot 509, is out of a winning half-sister to Gr3 winner Thurlow and Listed winner Three Kings. Lot 617 is a colt by King's Legacy out of stakes-placed winner of four races Sebrina, a daughter of Gr3 winner Crown Princess. Russian Revolution filly, Lot 68 has Group 1 form with her dam being a half-sister to Gr1 winner Tavago from the family of champion sprinter Lankan Rupee.
Sledmere is offering a trio by the sensational Pinatubo (pic: godolphin.com)
Torryburn Stud 2025 Inglis Classic Preview
Thursday, 6th February 2025
With an exciting history at the Classic sale, selling the Gr1-winning Champion Hong Kong Sprinter Hot King Prawn, and more recently the triple Gr1-winning Hong Kong Miler Voyage Bubble (see below), who himself topped the 2020 Classic sale, Torryburn heads to Riverside Stables this year with a strong draft of 11 yearlings looking to repeat the success of years gone by. Where to start is the question when going through their draft, but why not at the top of the table so to speak – with three-time Champion Sire I Am Invincible and his Gr1-winning sons Hellbent and Home Affairs. One of only two colts in the sale by I Am Invincible, Lot 91 is the second foal of the unraced Fastnet Rock mare California Rogusta from the family of Gr1 winners and Champion Sires Holy Roman Emperor, Flying Spur and Encosta de Lago, while Lot 436 is a Hellbent filly, just like Magic Time and Benedetta, out of the Pierro mare Miss Shanti from an international black type family. Having bred and sold Home Affairs as an Easter yearling before watching him claim two elite level Gr1 races, the Cornish family have sent quite a few mares to him and Lot 574 is a chestnut daughter of his out of the Lonhro half-sister to dual Gr2 winner Deploy. Commencing the draft earlier on Sunday morning with Lot 22, what a better a way to start than a colt by Deep Impact's son Saxon Warrior out of the Gr1 winner Anabandana on behalf of breeders Peachester Lodge. A Champion 2YO in NZ of her year, Anabandana has had four foals to race, all winners, highlighted by stakes winners Packing Rockstar and Anavinci. Fresh from siring this season's Magic Millions 2YO Classic winner, the progeny of Vinery Stud's Ole Kirk are in high demand, and Lot 145 is sure to be no different. A grey, just like his close relation Hot King Prawn, the filly is the second foal out of De Chorus Line, herself a half-sister to the Champion Hong Kong Sprinter. Likely to be well scrutinised, Lot 186 is a Toronado half-brother to Gr3 winner Cardinal Gem from the family of Gr1 winner The Mitigator, whole another with strong credentials is Lot 505, a son of Golden Slipper winner Farnan out of the O'Reilly mare Overjoyed from the family of Gr1 winners Glamour Puss, Vision And Power and Dom To Shoot. Both from Gr1 pedigrees, Lot 527 is a colt by Pierro out of the Snitzel mare Pixel Perfect, while Lot 780 is a chestnut filly by Russian Revolution out of the I Am Invincible mare Willowheart.
Tyreel Stud 2025 Inglis Classic Preview
Thursday, 6th February 2025
Is there a better advertisement for Tyreel Stud than having sold Everest hero Classique Legend (see below) from one of their previous Classic yearling sale drafts? Topping the 2017 sale when selling for $400,000, the gallant grey went on to earn connections $9.3m in a relatively short career that netted six wins from just 15 starts. With eight lots at this year's sale, four colts and four fillies, Linda and Lawrence Monds will surely be hoping there is another future star of the turf parading down at Barn J. First out of the gates is Lot 59, a colt by Farnan out of a French bred half-sister to stakes winners Don't Hurry Me and Bernay, while Lot 86, another colt, is from the first crop of Golden Slipper winner Stay Inside out of the Gr1 Telegraph Handicap-placed Burgundy Belle. From the second crop of Widden's speedy Anders, Lot 297 is a chestnut colt out of the Mossman mare Honey Cara, herself a half-sister to the Gr2-winning, Gr1 fourth placed Amelie's Star, while the final colt in the draft to go through the ring, Lot 655, is a son of Ole Kirk out of a sister to Gr1-winning juvenile Summer Passage. On the filly front, Lot 302 is a daughter from the first crop of Stay Inside, the second foal out of the Listed-winning I Am Invincible mare I Am Eloquent, while the next to sell from the draft, Lot 366 is a Yes Yes Yes half-sister to the Star Thoroughbreds-raced Listed winner Kalino from the family of Gr1 winners Crown Prosecutor and Captivant. Champion Sire Exceed And Excel is no longer in active service and Lot 439 is from his penultimate crop of just 48 lives foals. Out of the Gr1 NZ One Thousand Guineas placed Written Tycoon mare Miss Tycoon Rose, it's a pedigree that extends back to one developed by former Tyreel Stud owner Jim Fleming. The final filly from the eight strong draft comes up on day three of the sale when Lot 603, a chestnut daughter of Darley's Street Boss goes through the ring. The third foal out of a full-sister to Lyndhurst Stud's Gr1-producing sire Better Than Ready; this is the family of stakes winners Publishing, Illustrious Lad, Miss Mooney Mooney and Sleep Time Girl.
Vinery Stud Wed 2025 Inglis Classic Preview
Thursday, 6th February 2025
Following a strong start to the racing season, Vinery Stud is currently fifth on the 2024/25 Black Type Premiership thanks to sales graduates Too Darn Lizzie, Growing Empire, Gatsby's, Garca Blanca, Strait Acer, and Roots. The source of the most 2YO winners in Australia during the 2023-24 season, their 2025 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale draft contains 37 yearlings, largely by their own sires as well as representatives by Capitalist, Castelvecchio, Dundeel, Farnan, Harry Angel, Lonhro, Pinatubo, Russian Revolution, Tassort, Too Darn Hot, and Zousain. Ole Kirk, winner of the Gr1 Golden Rose and Gr1 Caulfield Guineas, has had an amazing start to his stud career with O' Ole and King Kirk both winning key stakes races. Vinery Stud will showcase five of Ole Kirk's yearlings at Classic including a filly, Lot 672, the first foal of a winning Fastnet Rock daughter of Listed winner Paprika and Lot 300, a colt who is the first foal of a winning daughter of Listed winner Express Power. Exceedance has also started his stud career well, thanks to Dublin Down, Flyer and Swiftfalcon, and Vinery have five of his yearlings in this draft led by Lot 645, a half-sister to Listed winner Miss Hipstar, out of Listed winner Single Style. Lot 522 is the second foal of winning mare Pierro Belle, who won four races and is a half-sister to Gr2 winner Xilong, and Lot 550 is a half-sister to Singapore champion What's New. Over-achieving Group 1 proven sire All Too Hard has six yearlings in the Vinery draft, including Lot 678 out of stakes placed Spoils, and Lot 425 a half-brother to Listed winner Little Miss Kubi. Vinery's omnipresent sire Star Turn, whose Listed winner Megastar Heart came through the Inglis Classic Yearling sale and was pinhooked for a massive profit to top the NZB Ready To Run Sale in 2023, has four opportunities at the 2025 sale. They are led by Lot 255 a half-sister to Group 3 winner Bring The Ransom.
Growing Empire is amongst a glut of Vinery stakes graduates (pic: Mark Gatt)
Widden Stud 2025 Inglis Classic Preview
Thursday, 6th February 2025
Boasting a considerable cohort of 45 yearlings catalogued by 21 different stallions for this year's Inglis Classic Yearling Sale, Widden Stud will surely be a force to be reckoned with at the three-day sale. The most represented sire in the draft is Trapeze Artist with eight yearlings and, with 11 stakes performers to his credit so far, highlighted by Gr1 winner Griff, these lots are sure to be highly regarded. Lot 108 is a filly out of the four-time-winning Bel Esprit mare Cheeky Babe from the family of All Too Hard and Black Caviar, while Lot 304 is a full-sister to Gr3 PJ Bell Stakes winner Facile who sold at last May's National Broodmare sale for $700,000. With six from the first crop of Gr1 Oakleigh Plate winner Portland Sky, an interesting offering is Lot 408 who is the third foal of the winning Snitzel half-sister to Gr2 winner Rock Sturdy from the family of King's Gambit who retired to stud last season covering 175 mares. Another to appeal is Lot 534, the second foal of Gr3 winner Power O'Hata from the family of Gr1 winner Winged Foot. One of just four colts in the sale by massively regarded Zoustar, Lot 693 is the second foal of a half-sister to the Gr3-winning, Gr1 fourth placed She's So High, while the Widden draft also comprises four lots by Zoustar's Gr1 performed son Zousain. Lot 111 is a Zousain half-sister to Listed winner The Bopper while Lot 212 is a filly from an international black type family with stakes performers in America, Ireland, France, New Zealand, Singapore and the United Kingdom. Although the draft is heavily weighted to the progeny from Widden's diverse stallion roster, Lot 369 by Darley's Too Darn Hot is sure to appeal. The first foal of the winning Bernardini mare Last Ace, this is the family of Gr3 winner Card Queen and her stakes-winning daughters Kurata Queen and Eawase. Another by an outside stallion sure to create some interest is Lot 804, a filly by Coolmore's unbeaten Acrobat out of Zuzao, making the filly a half-sister to Gr1 winner Capital Gain. From the family of Gr1 winner Ozzmosis and Champion 2YO Filly Learning To Fly, Lot 247 is a bay daughter of Anders out of the unraced Zoustar mare Gifted Queen. Overall, the Widden Stud draft contains a bounty of opportunities to secure a stakes winner, by a range of different stallions from differing price points.
Stakes-winner The Bopper's Zousain half-sister is Lot 111 (pic: Steve Hart)
Willow Park Stud 2025 Inglis Classic Preview
Thursday, 6th February 2025
Dual Gr1 winner She's Extreme graduated from the pastures of Willow Park Stud, and the Glenn Willows-helmed farm can lay claim to 41 stakes winners since they began operations. Some of note are Samantha Miss, Cosmic Endeavour, Road to Rock, Anamato, Bounding, She's Extreme, and Pinstriped, as well as Snitty Kitty, Babylon Berlin, Etana, Brutality, and Najoom. With 16 yearlings on offer at the 2025 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale, there are plenty of opportunities for buyers to reduce their risk by buying from a proven stakes producing property. Gr1 winner Mirjulisa Lass is the dam of Lot 422, a Russian Revolution colt who is a half-brother to two winners. The Wootton Basset colt, Lot 183, is bound to be popular given how his sire is flying, and he is out of a half-sister to Gr1 Champagne Stakes winner Go Indy Go, as well as Gr3 winners Air Assault(see below) and Essay Raider. Lot 321 is a Hellbent colt from Listed winner Indarra, a half-sister to Listed winner Holy Moly. A nicely bred colt is Lot 797, the first foal of a half-sister to Gr2 winner and emerging sire Cosmic Force, Gr3 winner Onemorezeta and Listed winner Razeta. Another who is closely related to an emerging sire is Lot 604, an Xtravagant filly out of a full sister to Dundeel's exciting sire-son Super Seth. All Too Hard colt, Lot 273, is a half-brother to stakes placed winner Dubenenko out of a winning half-sister to two stakes winners. Farnan filly, Lot 188 is the first foal of 2YO winner Emotional Moment, herself a half-sister to Gr2 winner Chief Ironside.
Yarraman Park Stud 2025 Inglis Classic Preview
Thursday, 6th February 2025
Home to Champion Sire I Am Invincible and his Gr1-producing son Hellbent, as well as Brave Smash, Yarraman Park Stud will present 16 yearlings at the 2025 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale. Two by their multiple champion sire include Lot 114, a full sister to Gr2 placed I Choose You (I Am Invincible) from the family of dual Gr1 winner Bawalaksana. The colt, Lot 67 is the third foal of winning mare Black Champagne. Hellbent, a Group 1-winning son of I Am Invincible, now has two elite winners of his own with Magic Time and Benedetta. His Classic filly, Lot 155, is out of a daughter of Group 1 winner Culminate from the family of Gr1 winners Captivate and Eileen Dubh. Lot 135 is a filly out of Listed winner Dendee, making this yearling a half-sister to Listed placed Embassy. Lot 458 is a half-sister to Gr2 winner Seonee, whose nine wins have netted nearly $600,000, while Lot 10, early in the catalogue, is a half-brother to Listed placed winner Stellar Magic. Among the rest of the draft are a pair of Acrobat yearlings, a Cosmic Force filly, Farnan colt, Lot 771, from the family of Positivity and Depth Of Character, and a nicely related Toronado colt. Lot 66, by Spirit Of Boom whose 2YOs are flying this season, is bound to attract attention as the colt is out of Listed winner Bidii Babe whose progeny have added three more wins since the Classic catalogue went to print.
Lot 563 is one of five Hellbent yearlings on offer from Yarraman Park (pic: inglis.com.au)
