Riversdale Showcases Premium Classic Collection
Riversdale Farm, based in Scone, is set to present a draft of 27 yearlings at the upcoming Inglis Classic Sale. Owner Nick Hodges has noted a strong response from potential buyers during the initial inspections at Riverside.
Engaging Early Feedback
Hodges remarked on the busy environment, stating, “It’s been really busy, it’s fantastic. The foot traffic has been really positive and the horses are parading well.” He expressed optimism for continued interest during subsequent inspections and sales processes.
Premium Classic Collection of Yearlings
The collection from Riversdale includes progeny from both prominent and emerging sires. Among these are:
- Ole Kirk (Written Tycoon)
- Flying Artie (Artie Schiller)
- Harry Angel (Dark Angel)
- Justify (Scat Daddy)
- Spirit Of Boom (Sequalo)
- Home Affairs (I Am Invincible)
- Jacquinot (Rubick)
- Artorius (Flying Artie)
Hodges believes this mix appeals to a wide segment of buyers, stating, “It feels like the sale has got buyers at every level.” He added that the farm is offering a range of well-structured horses with diverse pedigrees and stallion backgrounds. He expressed satisfaction with the overall quality of the draft.
Highlighted Yearlings
Riversdale’s offerings will kick off on day one with Lot 9, a colt by North Pacific (Brazen Beau), out of the winning mare Filters. This colt hails from a lineage that includes Adelaide Cup winner Demerger.
Midway through day two, Lot 406 will be introduced—a colt by Flying Artie from Set The Tone (Reset). His pedigree boasts a connection to the Hong Kong star My Wish, who has earned $4.4 million.
Following this, Lot 413 will feature another colt, this time by Ole Kirk out of Sheer Lightning (Sebring). With a lineage that includes stakes winners, this horse has gained significant attention. Hodges noted that Ole Kirk has proven to be a successful sire and mentioned the promising performance of Lot 413’s half-brother, Captain Thunderbolt.
Conclusion
With a carefully curated draft of beautiful yearlings, Riversdale Farm is poised to make a significant impact at the Inglis Classic Sale. The combination of strong pedigree and sire representation ensures a compelling offering for buyers.
