Snitzel Colt Equerry Tops Inglis Digital Sale, Bound for Hong Kong
The Chris Waller-trained Equerry was sold in an Inglis Digital auction less than 24 hours after securing a win on Melbourne Cup day at Randwick. This three-year-old Snitzel colt, owned by a Coolmore-backed syndicate, was the highest-priced lot in the early November sale, fetching $340,000.
Originally purchased for $500,000 at the Australian Easter Yearling Sale, Equerry was bought by Hong Kong owner T Leung, who made his first solo purchase in Australia.
“He looks a very promising young horse that we think will fit in well up in Hong Kong,” said Leung. “We will sit down in coming days to work out a trainer and a program for him but I think he is a very exciting horse.”
Equerry has now won two out of four starts at Randwick, increasing his earnings to $121,000.
Other Sales Highlights
- A 2.5% share in VRC Oaks contender Morisu Ojo was sold for $7,500, valuing the filly at $300,000 before her upcoming race at Flemington.
- A 5% share in South Australian Derby runner-up Statuario sold for $20,000. Statuario is set to run in the Subzero Handicap, a race dedicated to grey horses.
- A 5% share in Farnan colt Farnicle, who was runner-up in the $500,000 Tapp-Craig at Rosehill, made $22,000.
Author's summary: The Snitzel colt Equerry, after a Randwick win, became the top lot in the Inglis Digital sale, signaling strong interest from Hong Kong buyers and highlighting rising stars in Australian racing.