Written by Georgie Dennis
Multiple Group winner Jamaican Rain (Manhattan Rain) has topped the Inglis Digital September (Late) Sale after being purchased by Rosemont Stud for $280,000 after an intense bidding dual.
Consigned by Swettenham Stud (as agent), Jamaican Rain becomes the most expensive mare sold through the broodmare category on Inglis Digital and is the fourth highest lot in the platform’s history, following race fillies Manaya (Hinchinbrook) ($400,000 July 2019) and Set Goals (Snitzel) ($321,000 June 2019), plus a 25 per cent share in Mustajeer (GB) (Medicean {GB}) ($320,000).
“These quality race mares are very hard to buy in any market, so to secure a mare of her quality at that price, felt like good value,” Rosemont Stud’s Ryan McEvoy said.
“She was very dynamic at her best and we’ve seen time and time again that these talented sprinting mares have a superior record as producers, so let’s hope that she is lucky and we are reflecting on a job well done in years to come!”
Lot 224 - Jamaican Rain
Jamaican Rain is the 69th lot to sell for $100,000 on Inglis Digital since 2018, with Janneke (Olympic Glory {Ire}) and Aftermath (Spirit Of Boom) also selling for six figures.
The September Online Sale grossed $3.1 million and posted a strong 84 per cent clearance rate.
Janneke (Olympic Glory {Ire}), offered in the race filly section, was bought for $140,000 by Arlington Park Racing’s Brett Bradley, who also purchased the top lot the Great Southern Sale on Inglis Digital (Exceed And Excel x Vincennalia).
“The driving force behind buying Janneke was that Yes Yes Yes is in the family, I bred him and I want to increase my exposure to that family,” Bradley said.
“The driving force behind buying Janneke was that Yes Yes Yes is in the family, I bred him and I want to increase my exposure to that family." - Brett Bradley
“I still have his dam Sin Sin Sin and I’m breeding with her but when I saw this mare was on Inglis Digital, I thought I would have a crack.
“I received some good advice from Widden Stud who are taking a share in the mare, she’s already booked to be covered by Yes Yes Yes’ sire Rubick this season to keep that theme going with the family and I think he’s a stallion that will suit her.
“The amount of information you can share online through photos, videos and reports makes the process easier and gives you confidence when buying.”
Lot 91 - Janneke
Widden Stud’s Matt Comerford said the Inglis Digital platform continued to provide a viable trading option throughout the breeding season.
“We’ve supported the platform from its inception and we utilise it regularly.
“The amount of enquiries we receive when offering horses on Inglis Digital is incredible and it’s been well documented that the current climate has seen the platform grow even further.
“With so much information readily available through photos, videos and reports, more and more people are becoming confident trading online.”
3-year-old colt Aftermath (Spirit Of Boom) was bought by Te Akau Stud’s David Ellis for $110,000 while 4-year-old gelding Creator (Redoute’s Choice) sold to Perth-based Gangemi Thoroughbreds for $80,000.
Lot 70 - Creator
Both horses were raced by James Harron managed syndicates.
“We have sold a number of horses through Inglis Digital and find it both a great way for our owners to sell a horse who is not going to make it to stallion grade, but has plenty of racing left for the new owners,” Harron said.
“The tried horses we have sold on Inglis Digital have achieved an 85 per cent future winners to runners figure, which is very pleasing.
“Aftermath and Creator are both proven at city level and look like lovely prospects to go forward with for their new owners.”
Entries are now open for the Inglis Digital October (Early) Online Sale and close at midnight (AEDT) on Wednesday, October 7.
