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Inglis Premier Yearling Sale 2026

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The thoroughbred racing industry appears to be in the middle of a boom. Stake money has increased dramatically but so has the cost of racing a horse. Syndication has resulted in many new owners optimistically hoping they have a share in a champion, and even a share in a winner is a moment of glory to treasure. The first step is selecting a winner, and the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale 2026 is a good place to start looking.

Lot 11 ch c Toronado – Di Lusso 

Toronado, himself a dual G1 winner, is rapidly rising in the international sires ranks. To date he has sired 44 SW. His statistics show SW/r 4.18%, and G1w/r 4.18%. Toronado’s best horse is the dual G1 winner Tribhuvan. In the USA he was successful on turf in the United Nations Stakes over 2200m. His second-best horse is Masked Crusader winner of the G1 William Reid Stakes over 1200m.  So, he has versatility. The cross Toronado to Lonhro has produced Twain’s Angel who won the Scenic Blast Stakes at L level over 1200m.  The PRI score for Lot 11 is 97.1.

Lot 318 b c Ole Kirk – Sei Stella

Ole Kirk is another of the Best in Show matriarch family showing up in a stallion line making good. He is only represented by horses racing as 2yo and 3yo at present. His

                     Ole Kirk

first crop of 2yo produced four SW which is a good start. However, it’s early days yet. I seem to remember Domesday had a similar start to his stud career but then faded out. Ole Kirk has a SW/r score of 5.33%. Ole Dancer is his best horse to date with a win in the G1 One Thousand Guineas of 1600m. The cross of Ole Kirk and Not a Single Doubt has already produced a winner. Prestige Forever won a 1200m Stakes race at the L level.

Lot 494 b f Toronado – Attribution

Exceed And Excel: a champion in retirement

We have already made comments about this sire’s prowess. It is difficult to find a broodmare sire with the international calibre to match him. However, Exceed and Excel   is a good fit. His name appears on the dams’ side of the pedigree of 159 SW.  Overpass, a four-time G1winner in Australia and overseas is the best performed horse with Exceed and Excel as the broodmare sire. The cross between Toronado and Exceed and Excel has one SW. Laced up Heels was successful in a L race over 1400m.

If you are interested in buying a horse or just want to look at wonderful yearlings, then  Inglis Premier Yearling Sale 2026 is worth a visit.

Inglis Classic Yearling Sale 2026

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First I would like to thank the large number of well wishes who went out of the way to help me during my health problems and the condolence they expressed after the death of my wife Janice. Over the last 12 months fortunately, my health has improved, and you can expect a continuous stream of postings. It’s 12 months since my last posting and I start by selecting three yearlings that have the right genetic makeup and are listed in the Inglis Classic Yearling Sale in February 2026.

Lot 86 b f  Dundeel – Intelligentsia

Dundeel is a well-established and successful sire. He is the sire of 53 SW (33 c, 20 f). SW/r 5.55%; G1W/r 1.57%. His best horse is Militarize (3xG1), including the Golden Rose of 1400m. Most of his progeny are sprinter/milers although he does have a G2 winner in South Africa over 2801m. The cross between Dundeel and Exceed and Excel has produced Tannhauser, the winner of the Rough Habit Plate a G3 over 2000m. With a PRI score of 92.1 she is worth a look.

Lot 162 b or br c Trapeze Artist – Majestic Pedrille

Trapeze Artist is moving up the list of sires. Jumped 21 places from last year. He has produced 10 SW (4 c, 6 f). SW/r 4.35%; G1W/r 0.43%. His best horse is the G1

Trapeze Artist

Caulfield Guineas winner Griff. His progeny has won in distance 1000 – 2400m including the G3 Colin Stephens Quality. The cross of Trapeze Artist to Octagonal has already been twice successful. Facile won a G3 over 1200m and Ducasse a G3 over 1600m. A PRI score of 87.3 suggests consideration.

Lot 283 ch f The Autumn Sun – Pandemonium

I don’t like I told you so stories but while The Autumn Sun was still racing, I predicted his success as a sire in my post – The Autumn Sun: Another Step Towards Greatness – in March 2019. I also predicted he would be most successful in siring winners at the

The Autumn Sun

classic distances. His record to date is 11 SW (4 c, 7 f). SW/r 5.31%; G1W/r 1.93%. His 4 G1 winners are in a group of prestigious races this country has: Autumn Angel: Australian Oaks; Coco Sun: SA Derby; Autumn Boy: Caulfield Guineas; and Autumn Glow: Epsom Handicap.  The cross The Autumn Sun to Sebring has already produced Autumn Mystery a G3 winner over 2000m. With such a super pedigree and a PRI score of 93.5 if you’re serious about owning a classic winner she should be on the list as one to look at.

If you are interested in quality, then Inglis Classic Yearling Sale is the place to be.