Two top class bay colts by Newgate Farm’s young gun Deep Field were in hot demand at the Inglis Ready2Race Sale on Tuesday selling for $340,000 and $320,000 to top the sale.
Both colts breezed sensationally in a tick over 10 seconds and their vendors were rewarded substantially in the sale ring.
The Prima Park consigned colt from Blueridge Cat (USA) was purchased by George Moore Bloodstock for $340,000.
The colt was originally purchased for $140,000 by Prima Park and Waterford Bloodstock as a weanling at the Inglis Great Southern Sale.
“He was a stunning horse, he obviously breezed up exceptionally but to come here and be rewarded with the sale-topping price is pretty special,’’ said Prima Park ‘s Kelly Van Dyk said.
“The vibe has been great here at Riverside the past few days, there’s been plenty of people around and full credit goes to Inglis for what they’ve done in getting the buyers here but also the right buyers and diverse group of them. We’re really happy.’’
Moore purchased a Deep Field colt at the Easter Yearling Sale earlier this year for $425,000 and said that particular colt had done so well, he wanted another one in his stable.
“This horse has the right temperament and a nice big action on him,’’ Moore said of today’s purchase.
“He was one of the nicest Deep Fields here and we were actually on two of them, but I liked this one a bit more because he looks to be more of a speed horse.’’
Glenvale Park got $320,000 for their Deep Field colt from Prinny’s Girl that was purchased by Horse Feng Bloodstock, NZ.
He provided an outstanding pinhook result as he was purchased by Glenvale Park’s Damian Lane for just $21,000 from the Inglis Scone Yearling Sale.
Deep Field is Australia’s leading second crop sire by winners and stands at a fee of $44,000.