The top lot at the Inglis Digital (January) Online Sale was Fashion Faux Pas (USA), who was offered by Newgate on behalf of the James Harron Bloodstock broodmare partnership in foal to Snitzel.
Fashion Faux Pas (pictured below) was sold to Coolmore’s Justin Carey for $1,15million.
Coolmore purchased a Snitzel yearling colt out of Fashion Faux Pas offered in the Newgate draft earlier this month for $1.7m at Magic Millions and Carey was adamant on securing the mare when she became available on Inglis Digital soon after.
“Firstly I want to congratulate James Harron and his partners in Phil Merten, Belinda Bateman, the Doyle family and Love Racing on breeding such a stunning colt that we were so excited to buy a fortnight ago,’’ Carey said.
Amanda and Craig’s good son Justin Carey (centre) flanked by colleagues (Pic – Coolmore)
“We’re delighted to have bought this mare off them, a group we’ve had a great relationship with via the likes of King’s Legacy and the very exciting 3YO Espionage.
“We look forward with great excitement to the future with Fashion Faux Pas. We have a high opinion of these fast American mares that seem to have good chemistry with Snitzel and it’s worked with the likes of [G1-winning Inglis Easter graduate] Switzerland so hopefully we can enjoy similar success in the future with this mare.
“If we are lucky enough to have the opportunity to stand City Of Troy, who was crowned Cartier Horse Of The Year last night, at Coolmore Australia next year, I’m sure she would be a fabulous mating for him also.”
Harron was thrilled with the result and said he had no hesitation in offering such a high profile mare on Inglis Digital.
“Our broodmare partnership is a relatively young venture, with our focus always firmly on quality,’’ Harron said.
“We have expanded into the American market, having identified a promising trend in the on-track success of progeny from these mares. Fashion Faux Pas exemplified the vision and standards we strive for. Her Snitzel colt, which sold earlier this year for $1.7m to Coolmore, was undoubtedly one of the standout colts of the year and her Extreme Choice filly foal is also excellent.
“Our strategy will be to continue to turn over these mares, and we are hopeful that Fashion Faux Pas will become a blue hen for Coolmore. They are achieving great success, and their hard work and dedication make it well deserved.”
