When Hubie de Burgh was given the instruction by OTI Racing’s Terry Henderson “to buy a 3YO stayer for around $100,000’’ from the Easter Yearling Sale, never in his wildest dreams did he think he would find an Australian Derby winner.
Following further significant consultation with our vendors, it has been agreed the Easter Sale will now take the format of a virtual auction with online bidding.
Inglis Bloodstock Staff have arranged parades of Easter Yearlings for tomorrow (Monday March 30) which prospective buyers are welcome to join, subject to social distancing restrictions.
In light of Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s most recent announcements and further restrictions made last night regarding the COVID-19 situation, Inglis is currently re-evaluating the timing and format of its sales schedule for the remainder of 2020.
He may be best known for his Real Estate background but John McGrath today celebrated his first G1 winner as an owner/breeder in 25 years of trying when Dreamforce won the George Ryder Stakes at Rosehill.