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Inglis Classic Yearling Sale: Five things we learnt on Day 1
Sale-toppers: Extreme Choice filly leads the way on Day 1
Steady trade and a balanced appetite for colts and fillies set the tone at the 2026 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale, where a sharp-looking Extreme Choice filly emerged as the headline act on Day 1, topping the session at $425,000.
February 9th 2026
A mare that means more than most: Light Up The Room reflecting the Ridgmont environment
The Inglis Classic Yearling Sale continues to reward consistency, and Light Up The Room added another line to her broodmare record today when her Too Darn Hot colt sold for $200,000. It was a result shaped as much by preparation and environment as by pedigree, and one that reflects a broader pattern emerging from Ridgmont-raised stock.
February 9th 2026
Buy of the Weekend: Closer To Free’s brilliant debut
Debutant G3 Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g) victor Closer To Free was a $60,000 Classic graduate from Milburn Park’s draft. On-sold to trainer Danny O’Brien after a trial win, he took his earnings over $210,000 at his first appearance.
February 9th 2026
The TTR Ten with Adrien Senechaud - Inglis Classic Sales Edition
In today's 'The TTR Ten' - Inglis Classic Sales Edition - Adrien Senechaud from Starblue Consultancy answers 10 rapid-fire questions.
February 9th 2026
Saturday summary: Tempted and Observer set Group 1 targets after winning returns
Two of Godolphin's boom spring 3-year-olds Observer and Tempted resumed with first-up Group victories at Caulfield and Randwick on Saturday, and now turn their attention to Group 1s for their autumn campaigns. At Te Rapa, First Five went back to back at the top level with a scintillating win in the G1 BCD Sprint.
February 8th 2026
Juvenile summary: Fireball flashes into Slipper contention
The picture for the two big juvenile Group 1 races became clearer on Saturday with Fireball remaining unbeaten in the R.Listed Inglis Millennium with the Golden Slipper his key target. In Melbourne, Closer To Free’s debutant victory in the G3 Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g) puts him in G1 Blue Diamond contention.
February 8th 2026
Cost of living crisis: The impact of house pricing on staff retention in racing
Stud staff and stable hands are the hardest workers and lowest paid in racing, and the cost of living crisis continues to push them out of the industry. One solution for farmers and trainers is to invest in accommodation to give their staff certainty and a safe, comfortable living space.
February 8th 2026
Pedigree Boosters: Inglis Classic Yearling Sale
Ahead of the 2026 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale, we have identified four yearlings whose pedigrees have received black-type or metropolitan updates over the past couple of months, potentially increasing their value and certainly enhancing their profile.
February 8th 2026
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