Young Arrowfield stallion Beneteau has tragically died this morning. Vets treating the horse described his condition as "acute onset of a severe neurological condition as a result of trauma".
Inglis graduates are set to extend their recent Blue Diamond dominance, following the ultra impressive wins by Easter babies Psychologist and Beneteau in the Group 3 Preludes at Caulfield today.
THERE is still a lot to learn for million-dollar baby Beneteau, but the Blue Diamond and Golden Slipper are on the agenda after an impressive debut at Randwick yesterday.
Next month’s Melbourne Premier Sale was well and truly in the spotlight as Inglis graduates put themselves in the frame for a seventh Blue Diamond in 10 years today.
The easy win of four year-old Chilled at Eagle Farm on Saturday again highlighted the potential of blending the blood of our two champion sires as he is by Redoute’s Choice from a daughter of Encosta de Lago, the same cross that produced recent South African Group One winner Musir.
An air of confidence returned to the 2009 Inglis Australian Yearling Sale today, with 166 horses selling for a total of $45.28million, with the sale now boasting 17 yearlings to have made $700,000 or more.
A colt by Redoute's Choice from Alinghi's sister Slice Of Paradise topped today's Inglis Spring Thoroughbred Sale when knocked down to International Equities Holdings, USA, for $75,000.