Stallion shares to the fore in September (Early) Online Sale
Shares in leading young stallions Ole Kirk (Written Tycoon) and Southport Tycoon (Written Tycoon) dominated bidding in the Inglis Digital September (Early) Online Sale, finishing as the two highest-priced lots as the sale closed on Wednesday.
The Ole Kirk share topped the sale, selling to Eric Yeung for $600,000. The one per cent share result sees Ole Kirk valued at an astonishing $60,000,000.
Yeung also purchased the share in Southport Tycoon, which he paid $180,000 for.
Adam White of Vinery Stud – which offered the Ole Kirk share on behalf of a client – was delighted with the outcome.
“The great thing about Inglis Digital is you can trade something like a stallion share whenever it suits you really,’’ White said.
“This one was owned by an outside shareholder and they were in a position where they weren’t really able to use it so it made sense to trade it while the stallion is really hot and they’ve got a great result today.
“I was surprised with the price to be fair. It’s a lot of money. But I guess you can’t get into the horse, this is the only way to get in and he’s obviously started the new season very well with a run of winners heading into the spring so it’s great to be able to welcome a new investor into him today.’’
The next top lots in the sale were shared at $135,000 – Cannon Hayes Stud bought the broodmare Nags To Riches (Written Tycoon) and Darby Racing purchased the five-year-old racemare Catahoula (Shalaa).
Cannon Hayes’ Dave Morrissey confirmed Nags To Riches would visit young Coolmore stallion Home Affairs (I Am Invincible) this season.
“You’re always hoping to get them for less but she’s worth what she’s worth I suppose,’’ Morrissey said. “I think Home Affairs is a great match for her.’’
In total the September (Early) Sale grossed $3,376,950 with Catahoula ($135,000), Nags To Riches ($135,000), Exclusivity (Exceed And Excel) ($130,000), Secret Galaxy (I Am Invincible) ($130,000), Anjeo (Galileo) ($120,000) and Idolised (Zoustar) ($100,000) joining the stallion shares as six-figure lots.
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