The racing world will have to wait a little longer to see the next chapter in the remarkable Winx story, with Winx’s Snitzel colt withdrawn from Easter Yearling Sale following a setback in preparation ahead of the prestigious auction at Riverside Stables in Sydney.
The much-anticipated yearling, a progeny of champion mare Winx and leading sire Snitzel, had been expected to headline the two-day sale at Riverside Stables. Instead, connections have opted for patience, placing welfare above all else as the youngster undergoes a period of recovery.
Part-owner Peter Tighe confirmed the decision, explaining that veterinary advice recommended time away from the sales preparation.
“The welfare of our beautiful colt is of paramount importance to us and the veterinary advice is that there will need to be a period of time to recover appropriately from the setback,” Tighe said.
“We will give all the time that is needed and thus there will be no place in the sale.
“The yearling is in great hands with the team at Coolmore and we look forward to a race career once a full recovery has been made.”
Winx’s Snitzel Colt Withdrawn from Easter Yearling Sale at Riverside Stables
The Easter auction, conducted by Inglis Bloodstock at Riverside Stables in Sydney, has become synonymous with theatre and record-breaking moments in recent seasons. Few scenes matched the excitement generated in 2024 when Winx’s first foal captivated buyers and onlookers at the same venue.
Chief Executive Sebastian Hutch acknowledged the disappointment felt across the industry.
“It’s obviously disappointing for the industry as a whole that we won’t be seeing Winx’s Snitzel colt at Easter at Riverside Stables, based purely off the amazing scenes and theatre generated in 2024,” Hutch said.
“We wish the connections, with whom we have forged a fantastic relationship over the past few years, all the very best and hopefully there is a successful race career to follow.
“The catalogue for the Easter Sale on March 29 and 30 at Riverside Stables is extraordinary, the quality of yearlings on offer is incredibly high and we are very much looking forward to the sale.’’
While the withdrawal of Winx’s Snitzel colt from Easter Yearling Sale removes a major attraction from the 2026 catalogue at Riverside Stables, the decision reflects a long-term view. The focus now rests squarely on recovery and careful management, with attention turning from the sale ring in Sydney to the promise of a future on the track.
Given the depth of pedigree and the legacy attached, anticipation will not fade. Instead, it simply shifts forward in time.
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