A strong market at the Inglis Great Southern Sale in Melbourne on Sunday produced a great result for the Deep Field colt from Passarelle that sold for $290,000 to be the second highest price of the session.

He was offered by Rushton Park, on behalf of his owner Sally Watkins.

Watkins was at Oaklands to see the sale unfold and couldn’t believe the result.

“It’s absolutely incredible, I’m thrilled to bits,’’ a delighted Watkins said.

“There was a lot of interest in the horse, he had around 32 X-Ray hits, a lot of second and third and fourth lookers, all the big guys were on him which was great.

“My reserve was $120,000 and with the opening bid being $150,000 it just blew us all away so we’re very, very happy.

“To get a result like this is incredible, we’re going to go out tonight and have a big celebration!

“We’re blown away, really, it’s been fabulous, a huge thanks to Inglis for getting the sale happening with everything that’s going on everywhere at the moment.’’

A half-brother to Group III placed Shebringzit, the colt is the fifth foal from Passarelle, a half-sister by Not a Single Doubt to Group winners Silverstream, Speedy Natalie and stakes-winner Calanda.