By an Elite Sire, Out of a Stakes-Winning Mare, Bought Brilliantly

Lot 422 is a colt we are very excited to offer, purchased from the outstanding Blue Gum draft at the Inglis Premier Sale.

By the ever-reliable So You Think, this colt carries the profile of a horse with genuine Group 1 scope. So You Think has firmly established himself as one of the most versatile and successful stallions in Australasia, producing top-class performers across a wide range of distances. From sharp, high-quality middle-distance horses to proven stayers, his progeny continue to get the job done at the elite level, making him a stallion of enormous appeal for both racing and residual value.

This colt represents exceptional value. To secure a yearling by a sire of So You Think’s calibre at this price point is a fantastic result, particularly when you compare his purchase price to the value of a nomination to the stallion. It underlines just how well bought he was and what an exciting opportunity he presents for owners looking to race a colt by a proven, elite sire without paying top-of-the-market money.

Physically, he is a colt that really stood out on inspection. He has the athleticism, movement and overall presence you want to see in a quality racehorse. He is balanced, fluent, strong through the shoulder and hip, and carries himself with the natural scope and quality of a horse who looks capable of developing into a serious performer with time. He is the type of colt who gives you the impression he will continue to improve as he matures, which is exactly what you hope to find in a young horse with upside.

Importantly, he also comes with clean X-rays, giving buyers added confidence and reinforcing the overall quality of the purchase.

There is plenty of depth in the pedigree as well. He is out of Tyche Goddess, a Group 3-winning 2YO who was also placed in the Wakeful Stakes at Group 2 level, bringing both class and stamina to the page. She showed talent at two and trained on to perform over ground, which adds an appealing blend of precocity and strength to the pedigree. The family also includes Cornelia Marie, a Listed winner, while deeper through the page there is further black type and proven performance, including Great Condor and Due Sasso, giving the pedigree genuine substance.

Overall, Lot 422 is a colt who ticks all the right boxes — elite sire, athletic physique, clean vetting, pedigree depth and outstanding value. He looks the type to develop into a horse with real upside, and we believe he was one of the most appealing value buys of the sale.