Sale Overview

Thanks to the strong support from vendors and a competitive buying bench, the Select Weanlings at this year’s AWBS Sale grossed $7.026million, doubling the $3.5million grossed in 2009.

This followed five mares topping the $200,000 mark on the opening day, as the Select broodmares brought $1.968million at an average of $38,589, with another 74 mares selling during the General Session

A highlight of the Weanling Select session was the 86% clearance rate, with 238 weanlings selling at an average of $29,521, a 38% increase on last year.

Top price for weanlings was the Fastnet Rock colt from the stakes placed Choisir mare Love's Great offered by Select Bloodstock, which was secured by Tom Magnier for $230,000.

Giant’s Causeway mare Hides, who was sold in foal to Encosta De Lago, topped the mares session, selling to Newgate Bloodstock for $350,000.

Overall Australian Weanling & Breeding Stock Sale sale grossed just short of $10million in the three days.

"This was the third renewal of this sale and it is now firmly entrenched in this timeslot as a premium sale for weanlings and breeding stock," said Inglis Director Jonathan D'Arcy.

"We extended the sale to three days due to outstanding support from vendors and it is very satisfying to see them duly rewarded.

"The New Zealand buying bench assembled here contributed greatly to the success of this sale and we wish them success with their purchases.

"We've had positive feedback from both buyers and vendors throughout the week which we will take on board to assist in growing this sale going forward."