Progressive sprinter Nadal (Xtravagant) produced an explosive turn of foot to come from near last to win the inaugural running today’s $1m The Ladbrokes Meteorite at Cranbourne.

A Chairman’s Sale described as “staggering’’, “incredible’’ and “the crème de la crème’’ tonight concluded with superstar mares Nimalee and Montefilia both selling for north of $3m.

There were tears at Randwick and tears at Tyreel Stud as superstar grey Classique Legend (Not A Single Doubt) raced his way into equine stardom with a barnstorming victory in the $15m The Everest.