The first day selling at the the 2026 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale has drawn to a close, and 149 yearlings have found new homes. Across the day, there were multi-million dollar highs, extensive shopping lists, and future aspirations being traded.

2026 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale: Five stories from Day 1

Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale

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The 2026 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale saw a strong enough start on Day 1, with 8 standout yearlings reaching the coveted $1 million mark, including a $3 million Extreme Choice colt that topped the day.

Top lots: Coolmore flex the muscles and collect an Extreme Choice colt for a cool $3 million

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The 30th Dubai World Cup meeting went ahead despite misgivings over the war situation and in the headline race Magnitude defeated the favourite Forever Young. Calandagan made it five Group 1 wins in succession in the G1 Sheema Classic, and may run in this year’s G1 Cox Plate. 

International News: Not This Time’s Magnitude defies Forever Young in Dubai World Cup

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Question of the Day: What is the most overused excuse given for a horse that doesn't perform up to expectations at the races?

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2YO & 3YO Winners by Sire

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