13th Mar 2009
The Melbourne March Thoroughbred Sale came to a conclusion today, with Inglis Director Peter Heagney thrilled with the level of competition, as horses cleared at a rate of 95% today.
The level of sales today brought the two-day sale clearance up to 91%, with 329 horses changing hands over the two days for a gross of $1,369,600.
“It was incredibly strong for the quality of horses we had in the sale. The demand for racing stock was as strong as it has ever been,” Heagney said.
“This result should be comforting to a lot of people in the industry as it underlines that people are still very keen to get their hands on a racehorse and chase the excellent prizemoney available in Australia.”
The top price today and for the sale came for Lot 401, the Rubiton filly Roobles, who sold for $50,000. The three-year-old filly is from the stakes placed Bletchingly mare Blithe Spirit from the famous “Kingston” family that includes the likes of Horse of the Year Rose Of Kingston, her Melbourne Cup winning son Kingston Rule and the VRC Derby winner Portland Player.
Talented gelding Spirited Halo was also among today’s top sellers, with the four-year-old son of Bel Esprit knocked down for $41,000.
Spirited Halo in the sale ring
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