Across-the-Board Records in Melbourne

Session one of the Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale concluded with records for the sixth consecutive year in all relevant statistical categories. With a clearance rate of 82%, the cumulative average jumped by 16.4% to A$97,003, while the median grew by 23.1% to a record A$80,000. Total turnover was A$44,507,500, a 19% improvement over 2014. 

“We are ecstatic that the strength of the sale has continued throughout the entirety of Session I,” said Inglis Victorian Director Peter Heagney. “As Melbourne's principal yearling sale, these positive results are indicative of the progressive nature of the Victorian industry as a whole,” Heagney added. 

Victorians spent over A$20 million, making up 45% of the sale's gross to date. International support was also strong with overseas buyers spending over A$10 million on 90 lots. Some 45 lots fetched A$200,000 or more since Sunday, a significant jump from 24 sold in Session I last year. 

A pair of offerings shared top honors Tuesday, each recognizing final bids of A$420,000. The first of those was a Woodside Park Stud-bred and -consigned son of the ill-fated Northern Meteor (Aus), who was purchased by Mick Malone on behalf of Kitchwin Hills. The Sept. 18 is the first foal out of Ryzhkina (Ire) (Storm Cat), a half-sister to champion King of Kings (Ire) (Sadler's Wells) and General Monash (Thorn Dance) from the extended female family of champion China Visit (Red Ransom). 

The page of hip 584 stands to gain further luster over the coming weeks if its full-brother Amber Sky (Aus) can successfully defend his title in the G1 Al Quoz Sprint. His participation in that event has been in some doubt, as Amber Sky has been in generally poor form, but he trialled beautifully at Sha Tin Tuesday morning and looks set to return to Meydan for the 1000-meter test Mar. 28. Consigned by Blue Gum Farm, the bay filly was secured by Ciaron Maher Racing. 

The fourth and final day of the Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale commences Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. local time. For full results, please visit www.inglis.com.au.