ONE of the best younger sires in Australia at this time is Nicconi, a handsome former leading sprinter by the Danzig sire Bianconi (USA) who stands at the Widden Stud.
He was the second highest priced colt by Snitzel at the 2014 yearling sales and opened his career with a stylish debut victory at Hawkesbury on Tuesday for the Chris Waller stable.
Australian bred horses won five races at Sha Tin on Sunday, including the highly promising four year-old Happy Zero, the most expensive yearling sired by Danzero in 2006.
The main Inglis Christmas Thoroughbred Sale catalogue of 237 horses will be joined by the biggest supplementary catalogue Inglis has ever offered with 94 lots, taking the sale to a total of 331 lots.
Friday 8th December will see buyers last opportunity in 2006 to lay their hands on quality bloodstock when William Inglis & Son have their final sale of the year, the Christmas Thoroughbred Sale.
The Southern Highlands nursery of Inverness Stud enjoyed brilliant results at the Classic Yearling Sale last year grossing $614,500 when they sold all 12 of their catalogued youngsters at an average price of $51,208.