The million-dollar barrier has been smashed by Inglis Digital for the seventh consecutive time since switching to twice-monthly auctions, with a 156-strong November (Late) catalogue turning over an incredible $1.3m.

Hall Of Fame trainer Neville Begg has had a lot of thrills in his 87 years, but few rank higher than breeding and racing today’s Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes winner Written By.

Boosted by nearly 100 supplementary entries, the two day Inglis August Thoroughbred Sale begins at Oaklands this Thursday.