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Classic Winter Book Shines Through Challenging Weather Conditions At Newmarket

23rd Jun 2013

The inaugural Winter Book of the Sydney Classic Yearling Sale succeeded in providing buyers and sellers the convenient marketplace they desired, with 143 lots traded on Sunday.

“Despite what was arguably the wettest 48 hours of the year plenty of buyers braved the elements to compete for the yearlings on offer today,” said Inglis Director Jonathan D’Arcy.

“As we have seen across the sales season the market was discerning on type but well-presented yearlings found strong competition and many vendors reported good results.

“I have no doubt that this sale will establish itself as a good alternative for later maturing yearlings or horses that have setbacks while being aimed at earlier sales.

“It was pleasing to see several pin hookers purchasing some nice colts for the inaugural Ready2Race sale in Sydney later in the year,” said D’Arcy

96 yearlings were sold at an average of $15,372 during the Select Session of the Winter Book. The General Session also recorded commendable results, with a 75% clearance rate recorded for the day.

Amarina Farm’s colt by Snitzel from Morrego (Lot 52) topped the one day sale when selling to Rosehill trainer Gerald Ryan for $100,000. The colt (pictured) is the first foal of More Than Ready mare Morrego, which hails from the family of five-time Group 1 winner Eremein.

Warwick Farm trainer Matthew Smith purchased the highest priced filly at the Winter Book when going to $80,000 for Lot 139, a filly by Zizou from Exclusive Bid offered by Turangga Farm. The filly is a sister to $195,000 earner Zin Zan Eddie, which is trained by Smith for owner Frank Cook, who purchased the multiple city winner from the 2011 Classic Sale for $65,000.

Local trainers and owners were provided with plenty of competition in the Newmarket ring. Buyers from New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand, Malaysia & Singapore were active on Sunday.

Complete vendor, buyer and sire statistics for the inaugural Sydney Classic Yearling Sale Winter Book are available on Inglis’ website HERE

Yearlings that passed in during the Winter Book are available for sale via the Inglis Make-An-Offer Service.

Two more days of selling continue at Newmarket on Monday and Tuesday for the 2013 Inglis Australian Weanling and Bloodstock Sale.

267 weanlings have been catalogued for sale tomorrow, Monday 24 June, starting with the select session offerings from 10:00am.

160 broodmares and 81 yearlings, unbroken and racing stock are set for sale from 10:00am on Tuesday 25 June.

The main and supplementary catalogues for Australian Weanling and Bloodstock Sale are available online at www.inglis.com.au and on the Inglis Sales iPad App.

Monday and Tuesday’s sale will be broadcast live online on InglisTV. Online Bidding and Make-An-Offer will also be available for those buyers unable to make it to Newmarket.

Winter Book Select Session Statistics
Lots Catalogued: 144
Gross: $1,475,700
Average Price: $15,372
Median Price: $10,500
Top Price: $100,000
Lots Sold: 96
Lots Withdrawn: 14
Lots Passed In: 34
Sold %: 74

Winter Book General & Supplementary Session Statistics
Lots Catalogued: 75
Gross: $220,400
Average Price: $4,689
Median Price: $4,000
Top Price: $15,000
Lots Sold: 47
Lots Withdrawn: 8
Lots Passed In: 20
Sold %: 70