Inglis Digital’s August (Late) Online Sale has sent a ripple of excitement through the racing and breeding world, with a rare and exclusive opportunity to secure the last available nomination in Champion First and Second Season.
The Too Darn Hot nomination is the standout highlight of the Online Sale, offering buyers a rare and exclusive chance to secure the last available nomination from the champion First and Second Season Sire. The 302-lot catalogue, filled with top-quality racing and breeding prospects, has already captured the attention of breeders and enthusiasts across Australia.
A Golden Chance: Too Darn Hot’s Legacy
The inclusion of this nomination in the August (Late) Sale has made headlines across the industry. Too Darn Hot’s stallion career has been nothing short of phenomenal. The son of Dubawi has already sired more Group winners at this stage than Australian giants Snitzel, Fastnet Rock, I Am Invincible, and Zoustar, cementing his place among the most sought-after sires in the Southern Hemisphere.
His first crop has delivered historic results, producing more Group and Stakes victories than any other stallion this century by the end of his progeny’s three-year-old season. Leading the charge is Broadsiding, a four-time Group 1 winner who now joins the Darley stallion roster alongside his sire.
In the sales ring, Too Darn Hot’s yearlings have commanded staggering sums — up to $1.9 million — while horses-in-training like Too Darn Lizzie have fetched as much as $2.4 million. This nomination presents a once-in-a-lifetime chance for breeders to tap into his extraordinary influence.
Star Lots Beyond the Nomination
While the Too Darn Hot nomination grabs headlines, the Inglis Digital August (Late) Sale features an impressive line-up of 302 lots, offering opportunities for every level of investor:
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Plenty of Ammo (Rebel Raider) — A young broodmare prospect, winner of five of 10 starts, including a G2 at Moonee Valley on Cox Plate Day.
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Ahuriri (Almanzor) — Stakes-winning 5YO closely related to G1 triple champion Lucia Valentina, offered as both a racing and breeding prospect.
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Cold Brew (Pierro) — Progressive 4YO who scored a dominant 3.6L win at Rosehill earlier this month, making him one to watch.
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Premise — Talented racemare and G1 ATC Oaks third-place finisher behind Pennyweka.
Other standout lots include Aztec State (Stakes-placed metro winner), Cleanemup (sister to G1-placed Oscar’s Fortune), and Shrill, a Stakes-placed Shamardal mare offered in foal to Bivouac, whose yearlings have sold for up to $425,000.
Additionally, breeders can explore mares in foal to elite sires including Artorius, Hellbent, Extreme Warrior, Jacquinot, Marine One, Portland Sky, State Of Rest, Written By, Zousain, and more.
Major Industry Backing
The sale has attracted support from some of the biggest names in Australian racing and breeding, including Godolphin, Watership Down Stud, CatWalk, Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott, Annabel Neasham Racing, Widden Stud, Lindsay Park, Ciaron Maher, Bennett Racing, and many others.
Grand Parkview Stud headlines the vendor list with a 19-strong unreserved dispersal, adding further depth and quality to the catalogue.
Racing Meets Purpose
Adding a philanthropic layer to the event, the sale of the Too Darn Hot nomination is a collaboration between Godolphin, Watership Down Stud, and CatWalk, with all proceeds going toward funding critical research to support people living with spinal cord injuries.
With an extraordinary stallion opportunity and a catalogue packed with elite prospects, the Inglis Digital August (Late) Sale promises to be one of the most competitive online auctions of the year.
Final Countdown
Bidding for the Inglis Digital August (Late) Sale officially opens soon, with the final countdown beginning at 10:00 am Wednesday. Breeders, buyers, and enthusiasts can view the catalogue, secure financing, or participate in the online auction through the official Inglis platform.
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