A lively evening of trade saw Flying Fizz headline the Inglis Digital April (Early) online sale, with the talented mare set to begin a new chapter after being secured for $175,000 by Corumbene, who will retire her immediately and send her to stud.
“If we’d got half that we’d have thought it was a great result,” Williams said afterwards, reflecting on a rewarding result for the ownership group.
Flying Fizz’s sale was the standout moment of a strong session and underlined the continuing appetite for proven racemares with broodmare appeal. Her racecourse record, pedigree strength and future breeding prospects combined to make her one of the most sought-after offerings of the night.
Corumbene’s Tommy Altomonte, making his first online purchase, said the mare had been on their shortlist after careful research.
“She’s our first ever purchase online but after today’s experience, I can see why it keeps getting bigger and bigger,” Altomonte said.
He added that Flying Fizz matched the farm’s preferred breeding profile and came from a family they admired, making the decision to pursue her an easy one once bidding began.
The second-highest honours of the evening were shared by three-year-old colt Master of the Air and broodmare Brulee, both of whom realised $100,000.
Master of the Air, already a two-time winner from seven starts, was purchased by Sunshine Coast-based Cameron Bennett of Flying Start Syndications. Bennett said a decision would be made later on whether the colt races in Queensland or Victoria after a break and a fresh preparation.
The sale of Master of the Air added further depth to the evening’s returns, with buyers again showing confidence in younger, progressive horses who still have racing upside.
Brulee, offered in foal to The Autumn Sun, was bought by Mathew Joy of Titanic Park, who outlined plans to foal the mare down and likely offer the youngster at next year’s Great Southern sale.
Joy said he had previously enjoyed success buying mares and selling their foals, and hoped the same formula would continue with Brulee.
Another notable transaction involved Twist Tops, the dam of this season’s stakes-winning juvenile Gin Twist, who was knocked down for $90,000 to Doug Walker.
Walker said he had been considering purchases at upcoming broodmare sales but moved early after seeing Twist Tops entered. He also confirmed plans to return the mare to Home Affairs this season.
The April (Early) sale produced a total gross of $3,629,300, a figure that reflected healthy participation across the catalogue and strong demand for mares, race fillies and proven performers.
Attention now turns to the April (Late) Sale, for which entries are open. The upcoming catalogue will include dedicated broodmare sessions, with additional pedigree information available online and through the catalogue app.
Among the anticipated drafts is a group of 11 young commercial mares from Willow Park Stud, available for inspection by appointment at the farm.
Bidding for the April (Late) Sale opens on April 24, with selling concluding across two days at the end of the month.
For breeders, owners and racing followers alike, the latest results offered another reminder that quality bloodstock continues to attract interest whenever it comes to market.
The result reinforces continued confidence in the bloodstock market, with buyers actively targeting proven mares and progressive runners.
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