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August Thoroughbred Sale

18th Aug 2005

Buyers from all over Australia flocked to Oaklands today and were not disappointed; with 227 Lots on offer the sale grossed $1,251,350 with an excellent clearance rate of 86%.

As expected stakes placed Courtney’s Cuddles ignited strong bidding once she stepped into the ring, eventually being knocked down to the bid of Tim Stewart for $125,000.

Melbourne Operations Manager, Peter Heagney commented, “The Inglis Melbourne Sales ring continues to delight both sellers and buyers with yet another buoyant auction, reflected by excellent prices and a very pleasing clearance rate.”

Entries for the Melbourne Spring Carnival Ready To Run Sale close next week on Friday August 26 th. The standard of entries so far has been high with the following stallions being represented; Danehill, Redoutes Choice, Testa Rossa, Royal Academy, More Than Ready, Red Ransom, General Nediym, Rory’s Jester, Danewin, Quest For Fame, Fusaichi Pegasus and Anabaa.

Top lots:

LOT

Sex & breeding

vendor

purchaser

price

239

Ch M Courtney’s Cuddles

On Account of Owners

Tim Stewart & Associates Pty Ltd

$125,000

75

Br M Bridie’s Love

Limerick Lane

Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE

$67,500

150

Ch M Initial Venture

Limerick Lane

Eight Ocwood T/A Harvey Park (VIC)

$57,000

134

Gr F Rose Of Roses

Eldon Park Stud

Goldstar Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (QLD)

$38,000

95

B M Trisha’s Dispair

Blue Gum Farm (As Agent)

Eliza Park Stud (VIC)

$36,000

108

Br F Rubiton – Blithe Spirit

Rubiton Bloodstock Pty Ltd

Roger Langley (VIC)

$31,000

218

B M Northjet Star

Yallambee Stud (As Agent)

John Hickmott (SA)

$30,000

For further information please contact: Peter Heagney 0412 330 393