A breeding right in boom first-season sire Anamoe set the tone for a buoyant marketplace on Wednesday, topping the opening day of the Inglis Digital April (Late) Online Sale at $450,000.
The prized breeding right, offered by Aristia Park on behalf of John Guscic, was secured by Bangaloe Stud’s Julia Ritchie after determined bidding. It marked a notable investment in a stallion whose early impact at the yearling sales has already drawn widespread attention across the industry.
Guscic described the experience of selling through the platform as smooth and efficient, praising the professionalism and support provided throughout the process. He extended his good wishes to the new owner as Anamoe’s journey at stud continues to gather momentum.
For Ritchie, the purchase carried a sense of timing as well as strategy. Exactly 12 months after securing a share in Zoustar through the same sale, she returned with purpose to add a breeding right in Anamoe to her growing portfolio.
She explained that her long-term plan centres on building a strong broodmare band supported by access to high-quality stallions. After initially bidding in steady increments, Ritchie accelerated proceedings with a decisive final offer that ultimately secured the prize.
Her confidence in Anamoe reflects the stallion’s early commercial success, with his first crop of yearlings selling for as much as $1.1 million this year. The expectation now is that those early returns will translate into racetrack performance, further enhancing his reputation.
The opening session of the Inglis Digital April (Late) Sale generated a total turnover of $1,738,050 and achieved a healthy clearance rate of 84 per cent, underlining solid demand across the board.
Attention now turns to the concluding session, the inaugural Australian Broodmare Sale Session, which is scheduled to close from 10am on Thursday. A catalogue of 268 race fillies, broodmares and breeding prospects ensures depth and variety for buyers.
Among the highlights is Woosh, a two-year-old filly by Wootton Bassett and out of Group 1-winning filly Oohood, who has already shown promise with a stakes-placed effort at her only start.
The broodmare ranks feature mares in foal to a wide array of established and emerging stallions, including Bivouac, Castelvecchio, Extreme Warrior, Home Affairs, Shinzo, Storm Boy and The Autumn Sun, offering buyers a broad spectrum of pedigree options.
Well-regarded drafts from leading consignors further strengthen the session. Willow Park presents mares related to top-level performers, while Coolmore and Tyreel offer proven and well-bred stock, including stakes performers and Group winners in foal to sought-after sires.
The Inglis Digital platform has, in recent years, established a track record of producing significant results, with several mares purchased through the system going on to become the dams of elite-level winners. That growing list adds further weight to the importance of this sale within the broader bloodstock calendar.
With momentum already established, the final session is expected to attract strong participation as breeders and investors look to secure valuable additions ahead of the upcoming season.
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