Five nominations to Written Tycoon (Aus), the sire of this year's G1 Golden Slipper and Magic Millions 2YO Classic winner Capitalist (Aus), will be auctioned online through Inglis throughout May and June. A fee of A$49,500 was announced for Written Tycoon, who stands at Woodside Park Stud, and his book closed just days later. The 14-year-old stood for A$19,800 last year.
“It's hardly surprising that we have been inundated, as Written Tycoon has firmly established himself in the elite category of stallions this season, siring two individual Group 1-winning 2-year-olds in a fortnight, including the Golden Slipper winner Capitalist,” said Matt Tillett of Woodside Park Stud.
“Nick Melmeth from Inglis Digital approached us a month ago and suggested an online auction of a few Written Tycoon nominations would be an idea worth considering,” Tillett added. “He explained the online platform is rapidly growing and it would be an opportunity for both the breeders and us. Even though Written Tycoon has extraordinary fertility, we want to look after him, so we have limited his book to an exclusive 125 outside mares for now.”
Bidding on the nominations open May 23, May 30, June 6, June 13 and June 20, with bidding for each one open five days and ending at 7 p.m. on the final day. Bidders must register on Inglis's Everyday Auction platform through Bloodstock.com.au.
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