The Great Southern Weanling Sale came to a conclusion this afternoon, with the sale building on the excellent start made yesterday to post a 22% increase in average and 61% growth in gross takings.
Fusaichi Pegasus youngster Okane let down in the style of a very good horse when dominating today’s $100,000 Inglis Challenge, highlighting a half-sister for sale on Sunday.
The dream of owner Leanne Moore became a reality today when Star Of Octagonal scored a memorable win in the inaugural $770,000 Horsezone.com.au Inglis Guineas at Scone.
The inaugural Horsezone.com.au Inglis Guineas – which will be the richest race run in country Australia and the fifth richest this season in New South Wales - has drawn a number of quality entries, highlighted by recent G3 winner Star Of Octagonal.
On the back of their impressive two-year-old American Crew’s victory at Rosehill on Saturday, BC3 Thoroughbreds have confirmed the details for the Future Stars Preview Day and Sale, to be conducted by Inglis Thoroughbred Auctioneers.
THE ups and downs of racing were on full display at Flemington, with leading apprentice Jason Maskiell riding the winner of race two before being dislodged in the following race.