The next chapter of legendary mare Winx’s remarkable legacy is set to unfold at the 2026 Inglis Easter Yearling Sale, as her highly anticipated Snitzel colt will head to public auction for the first time. This colt marks Winx’s first male foal to be offered for sale, creating immense excitement within the global racing community.
The ownership group behind this special colt — Peter and Patty Tighe, Woppitt Bloodstock, Elizabeth Treweeke, and Rick Treweeke — has confirmed that the colt will be part of the prestigious sale held at Riverside Stables in Sydney. Their decision follows the extraordinary success of Winx’s first foal, a Pierro filly, who made headlines by fetching a record $10 million at the 2024 Easter Sale, setting a new benchmark for a yearling filly.
Few horses have captured the imagination of racing enthusiasts worldwide quite like Winx. Her extraordinary career saw her claim four consecutive Cox Plates, an unprecedented achievement. She amassed 25 Group 1 victories and recorded 33 consecutive wins, an extraordinary feat unmatched in modern racing. Along the way, she defeated 78 individual Group 1 winners, cementing her status as one of the sport’s true icons. Her peak Timeform rating of 134 placed her among the elite, alongside international champions such as Deep Impact, Enable, and ahead of revered names like Makybe Diva, Sunline, Almond Eye, and Zenyatta.
The colt’s sire, Snitzel, needs little introduction in breeding circles. As a four-time Champion Sire of Australia and Champion Sire of two-year-olds, his impact on the breeding landscape has been profound. With an impressive tally that includes 12 champions, 23 Group 1 winners, and more than 160 stakes winners, Snitzel has consistently produced elite performers, including Golden Slipper champions, Guineas winners, Everest victors, and Cox Plate stars.
Raised at the world-renowned Coolmore Stud, where both Winx and her progeny have thrived, this Snitzel colt is already being labelled as a standout by those closest to him. Co-owner Debbie Kepitis described him as an exceptional individual with both presence and potential, highlighting his athletic build and striking looks. She shared her belief that from the moment he was born, the colt has carried himself with the charisma and physical traits that suggest greatness lies ahead.
The ownership group is no stranger to the global spotlight, with the Pierro filly’s record-breaking sale still fresh in memory. Peter Tighe expressed his excitement at the colt’s upcoming sale, noting the overwhelming response the Winx-Pierro filly generated and anticipating that this Snitzel colt will attract even greater attention from international investors and racing enthusiasts.
Inglis Bloodstock CEO Sebastian Hutch echoed the enthusiasm surrounding the sale, expressing gratitude to the owners for entrusting Inglis with such a prized offering. Having observed the colt’s development firsthand, Hutch believes he embodies everything buyers seek in a future star — flawless movement, impressive temperament, and undeniable presence. He emphasized that this sale promises to be one of the most captivating spectacles in recent memory, drawing significant interest from the global racing community.
Beyond the sale itself, the 2026 Inglis Easter Yearling Sale is poised to be a highlight of Sydney’s racing and breeding calendar. Coinciding with the Sydney Autumn Carnival and The Championships, the sale promises to showcase the very best of Australian thoroughbred excellence, with the Snitzel colt undoubtedly at the centre of attention.
For bloodstock investors and racing fans alike, the opportunity to witness and potentially secure the first colt from a champion like Winx is as rare as it is thrilling — a once-in-a-generation moment that few will want to miss.
