Street Cry gelding North Street topped the Inglis Melbourne December Sale at Oaklands Junction on Friday. The five year-old was knocked down to Peninsula Bloodstock for $33,000. North Street has won races at Gosford, Quirindi and Newcastle from 24 starts.
Another Special, an unraced Old Spice mare, was next best at $24,500. She is a full-sister to four time Group 1 winner Old Comrade was carrying a positive test to young Eliza Park stallion Magnus.
Anabaa gelding Arondight sold for $24,000 and will head to Perth. He is a 3yo half-brother to Blue Diamond Preview winner Cecconi (Encosta de Lago) and has won races at Moonee Valley and Stawell from 9 starts.
“Today’s sale was typical of what we have seen at most of our auctions this year, with potential racehorses and breeding prospects keenly sought after,” Inglis Director Peter Heagney said after 206 lots grossed $840,000 at a 94% clearance rate.
“Every state and territory in Australia was represented in the buyers’ list, which meant there was strong competition across the board throughout the sale.”