Both yearlings and buyers have started arriving at Inglis' Oaklands complex ahead of the start of the 2013 Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale.
775 yearlings have been selected for the four day sale, with plenty picking up pedigree updates since the catalogue went to print in December.
DYNAMIC representatives DEAN and ADAM WATT jumped on a plane early this morning to begin the initial inspections of the quality yearlings. Of the 775 catalogued lots, Dynamic has found 111 potential candidates for purchase that are genetically compatible and fit into out strict criteria. Over the coming days, DEAN and ADAM along with a number of other industry experts will whittle down our list of 111 lots through the various elements of the inspection process.
Dean and Adam will be inspecting over 100 lots at the Inglis Premier Sale
With over 30 years of experience in the industry, DEAN WATT knows what it takes to find a champion. He has a résumé that includes 10 individual Gr1 winners and 13 Gr1 races in total among copious amounts of other stakes success. This sale has been a brilliant money maker for Dynamic clients as we have purchased a number of excellent racehorses from the Oaklands sale complex. Among the memorable Dynamic horses was the Peter Moody trained Gr1 Blue Diamond winner REWARD FOR EFFORT. We are hopeful of coming home with another couple of Gr1 winners to race in the DYNAMIC colours.
The catalogue looks to be absolutely superb this year with a plethora of well-bred horses accepted for the sale. The two top sales in Australia each year are widely regarded as the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale and the Magic Millions Yearling Sale however the Inglis Premier Sale is fast arriving in this elite group. The strength of these sales can also be judged on the wonderful rivalry that the two auction houses have. Each year they come forward with the best yearlings that win the biggest races. With another strong book on offer this year, The Premier Sale is cementing itself as one of the best sales in Australia.
The Inglis Premier Sale is quickly becoming one of the best sales in Australia
Inglis Melbourne Director Peter Heagney gives further credence to the positive results of the sale.
"I've always been a big proponent on measuring the success of a sale by the racehorses it produces and with names such as Black Caviar, Igugu, Ortensia, Sacred Kingdom, Field's Of Omagh, Weekend Hussler and Starspangledbanner on its honour roll the Melbourne Premier Sale is certainly delivering results for buyers,"
105 stallions are represented in this year's Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale catalogue. There are also progeny from 93 stakes-winning dams as well as 97 yearlings who are half or full relations to stakes winners, many of whom are DYNAMIC team will be inspecting.
Only those horses offered at the Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale are eligible for the $250,000 Inglis Premier race for two-year-olds, part of the $5 million Inglis Race Series.
Buyer's chance to #AimHigher with a top quality galloper from the Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale starts this 3, 4, 5 & 6 March 2013.
The Inglis Premier Sale starts on Sunday afternoon
Selling will being at 2pm on Sunday afternoon 3 March with lots 1 to 120. This will be followed by three full auction days on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
The newly introduced "Blue Riband" session, which is dedicated to yearlings whose pedigree and conformation suggests they should excel over the Classic/Cup distances, will be held early afternoon on Monday 4 March.
There is a number of proven sires set for the sale include Choisir who has 27 entries, Encosta de Lago (17), Exceed And Excel (17), Commands (15), Tale Of The Cat (14), Not A Single Doubt (14), Snitzel (12) and Fastnet Rock (7).
There is also a number of first season sires represented in the 2013 Melbourne Premier catalogue including Wanted (21 lots), Nicconi (18), Denman (12), Manhattan Rain (11), All American (9 lots), Onemorenomore (8) and Von Costa de Hero (8).
All up-to-date information on 2013 Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale, including pedigree updates , withdrawls, photos and sirecam footage can be found at www.inglis.com.au as well as on the Inglis Sales iPad App.
Dynamic will keep you updated with their progress over the four day sale and we are hopeful of coming home with a number of potential champions.
Jay Mathieson