David Ellis of Te Akau Racing set a new record at the New Zealand Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale, securing an I Am Invincible colt for an unprecedented NZ$1.65 million. The second-highest lot, another I Am Invincible colt, was purchased by YLP for NZ$675,000.

Te Akau’s Ellis sets new benchmark with NZ$1.65m I Am Invincible colt

Yarraman

David Ellis purchased Lot 174, an I Am Invincible colt from dual Group 1 winner Shillelagh (NZ) (Savabeel) for NZ$1.65 million at the New Zealand bloodstock Ready to Run Sale, breaking the record for a 2-year-old sale in Australasia. 

‘It was hairs on the back of my neck stuff’: O’Brien on the record-breaking Vinnie colt

Kick

After placing in strong company in his first two starts, Shining Smile (Spirit Of Boom) showed he could be one to watch with his impressive 0.5l win in the Handicap for 2-year-olds over 1000 metres at Caulfield on Wednesday. His breeder, former star jockey Scott Seamer, details the colt's impressive pedigree.

Smiling all the way: Spirit Of Boom colt shines at Caulfield

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