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Inglis Announce New Sales Schedule For 2008

27th Sep 2007

After discussions with industry bodies over the past fortnight and lengthy consultation with both vendors and buyers, William Inglis & Son have announced a revised format for their 2008 Major Yearling Sale Series to tie in with the Sydney Autumn Carnival.

Inglis managing director Mark Webster said "It is important that the racing industry is given time to recover from the EI outbreak prior to holding major yearling sales in 2008. It is also important that young sires are given the opportunity to prove themselves on the track to maximise returns for breeders. We feel that by holding our two Sydney yearling sales after the Melbourne carnival and alongside the rescheduled major Sydney Autumn feature races will benefit all industry participants. Feedback from local and international yearling buyers suggests the Classic Yearling Sale should also benefit by immediately following the Easter Yearling Sale. This is good news for breeders."

The revised schedule for major Inglis sales in 2008 is as follows:

• March 2, 3 & 4 - Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale, Oaklands Melbourne (unchanged)
• April 14, 15 & 16 - Australian Easter Yearling Sale, Newmarket Sydney
• April 20, 21 & 22 - Classic Yearling Sale, Newmarket Sydney
• April 27 - 30 - Easter Broodmare Sale, Newmarket Sydney

Please note: The Autumn Yearling Sale conducted at Oaklands will be rescheduled to a date in May. Further announcements regarding all other sales will be made as soon as possible.

Inspections are currently underway, however finalisation of yearling inspections is still one month away therefore vendors are encouraged to make contact with Inglis Bloodstock staff at Newmarket or Oaklands to discuss the sale of their yearlings in 2008.