Reserve Bank continued his remarkable rise through the Australian racing ranks with a commanding performance in the $1 million Group 1 Goodwood at Morphettville, securing his first victory at the elite level. The powerful three-year-old colt, trained by the accomplished duo Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr, wrapped up an unbeaten campaign in Adelaide in spectacular fashion, following earlier wins in the Listed Redelva Stakes and the Group 2 Tobin Bronze Stakes.
This latest triumph not only highlights Reserve Bank’s impressive consistency but also solidifies his future potential as a stallion prospect. Acquired for $410,000 at the Premier Yearling Sale, the colt was bred by Segenhoe Stud and has already amassed over $750,000 in earnings. His success adds to the legacy of Inglis graduates, becoming the 108th individual Group 1 winner sold through Inglis since 2018 and one of 31 colts to reach this milestone.
Segenhoe’s Peter O’Brien expressed great satisfaction with the result, praising the horse’s standout qualities and the proven effectiveness of the Capitalist-Fastnet Rock bloodline combination. He recalled discussing the colt’s potential with Mick Price even before the sale and shared his delight in seeing that belief pay off with a top-tier win.
Co-trainer Mick Price also lauded Reserve Bank’s athleticism and temperament, noting the colt’s commanding presence and strong finishing effort over the 1200m trip. He emphasized that while the colt has a bold, alpha-like personality, his professionalism and natural ability make him a standout among his peers.
Reserve Bank’s Group 1 victory headlined a highly successful day for Inglis graduates, who claimed ten Stakes races across four Australian tracks. At Morphettville, Cleo Cat added to her growing reputation with a dominant front-running display in the Group 3 Proud Miss Stakes, bringing her record to seven wins from eight starts. Bred by Colm Santry and purchased for $50,000, the filly continues a strong lineage associated with notable performers like Cats Whisker and Catchy.
The staying ranks saw a new stakes winner emerge in the form of Litzdeel, who captured the Group 3 SA Fillies Classic. Trained by Danny O’Brien and bred by Paul Lanskey, she hails from a productive family that includes Melbourne Cup hero Vow And Declare. Meanwhile, the evergreen seven-year-old Regal Azmon delivered an eye-catching win in the Group 3 Cummings Stakes, storming home from last to score impressively. Originally purchased as a weanling for $5,000, his story is a testament to patient development and sharp bloodstock judgment.
Over in New South Wales, Know Thyself extended his winning streak to four with a determined display in the Listed The Coast at Gosford. The four-year-old has been a revelation for the Paul Messara and Leah Gavranich partnership, collecting over $1 million in prizemoney this preparation. His purchase for $300,000 at the Easter Yearling Sale has proven a valuable investment for the Ladbrokes Racing Club.
Gosford also played host to further Inglis success as Les Vampire showed tenacity to win the Listed Gosford Gold Cup, marking his third victory in four starts. In the Listed Takeover Target Stakes, Barber led home an Inglis quinella, continuing a productive run for Monarch Bloodstock since being sourced through the Inglis Digital platform.
On the Gold Coast, Rockribbed added to his credentials with a strong win in the Listed ATC Trophy. Originally bought for just $14,000 and later resold for $27,500, the seven-year-old has since returned nearly $400,000 in earnings, reflecting the value often found in online sales.
Also on the Gold Coast card, Pinito handled testing conditions with authority to take out the Listed Gold Coast Bracelet. Trained by James Cummings and bred by the Vieira Group, the promising filly now shapes as a serious contender for the Queensland Oaks.
In Perth, Just Too Fly flew home in the Group 3 WA Sires’ Produce Stakes at Ascot. Trained by Luke Fernie and bought for $210,000, the Justify colt is yet another success story for Inglis’s Classic Yearling Sale.
Beyond the Stakes-level achievements, Inglis graduates also found success in lucrative bonus races. Bold Strike, trained by Ciaron Maher, picked up a six-figure payday by winning the $100,000 Inglis Xtra Maiden at Ararat. Since the introduction of the Xtra Bonus Series, a total of $2.7 million in bonuses has been claimed, underscoring the strength and reach of the Inglis sales ecosystem.
From Group 1 glory to grassroots breakthroughs, it was a day that showcased the breadth and depth of talent sourced through Inglis, with Reserve Bank standing tall as the brightest star in a truly memorable performance.
