Extremo Elección Colt Titulares Inglis Easter Abrelato

The exciting appeal of Extreme Choice and the strength of the Inglis Easter yearling market were on full display during the opening day at Riverside. Newgate Stud’s leading stallion took the spotlight with the top and equal-second lots, including a AU$3 million colt (Lot 26) on March 29.

Prior to the sale, Inglis officials had tempered their expectations due to uncertainties related to the conflict in Iran and its economic repercussions. Despite the exceptional quality of the catalog, concerns arose whether last year’s record price of AU$3 million could be matched.

Within an hour of the auction commencing, doubts were dispelled as Coolmore’s Tom Magnier secured Lot 26, a striking bay colt by Extreme Choice out of group winner Pretty Brazen. Later in the day, a filly from the same sire fetched AU$1.8 million, standing as the equal-second highest price alongside another impressive filly by Zoustar.

The opening session produced promising results, with Inglis Bloodstock CEO Sebastian Hutch expressing satisfaction, despite some markers being lower than the previous year. The average price stood at AU$452,603, with a total gross of AU$66,080,000 and a clearance rate of 76%.

Notable was the diversity in vendors and buyers of the seven-figure lots, indicating widespread interest and participation. Hutch anticipates even more robust sales on March 30, buoyed by the success of the AU$3 million colt purchase by Magnier on the first day.

With expectations high for Extreme Choice’s progeny at the sale, the stallion’s offspring garnered attention, with his two seven-figure lots contributing to his leading average among sires with three or more lots sold.

Overall, the first day of the Inglis Easter yearling sale proved to be a strong start, instilling optimism for continued success in the days ahead.