John Stewart’s Resolute Racing purchased the Group 1-placed filly Tutta La Vita for A$3.2 million at the Inglis Chairman’s Sale in Australia, marking another significant acquisition in their global investment in top fillies and mares, with plans to continue racing her under trainer Chris Waller and considering her for their breeding program.
‣ John Stewart’s Resolute Racing acquired the multiple Group 1-placed filly Tutta La Vita for A$3.2 million at the Inglis Chairman’s Sale, making her the second-highest priced lot at the sale.
‣ Stewart expressed confidence in the purchase, partly due to the filly’s training by Chris Waller and the knowledge that Coolmore, a respected name in horse racing, was also interested in Tutta La Vita.
‣ Resolute Racing plans to continue racing Tutta La Vita in Australia, with immediate sights set on the G1 Queensland Oaks, and considers her a long-term investment in their global breeding and racing operations.
Lot 87 Tutta la Vita sells for $3.2m @inglis_sales Chairman's pic.twitter.com/kXihQsGUf7
— TTR AusNZ (@TTRAusNZ) May 9, 2024
John Stewart’s Resolute Racing did it again. This time, their shopping spree took them Down Under to Australia on a sunny Thursday. They shelled out a whopping A$3.2 million for Tutta La Vita, a name that rolls off the tongue like a love song. This filly, with her impressive resume of multiple Group 1 placements, was the belle of the ball at the Inglis Chairman’s Sale.
Hip 87, as she’s known in the catalog, wasn’t just any horse. The 3-year-old had been under the care of Kevin and Vikki Payne. They must’ve had an eye for potential, snagging her for A$300,000 as a yearling back in 2022. Now, she’s moving on to greener pastures, with Chris Waller taking the reins as her trainer.
Stewart couldn’t hide his excitement. “Buying Tutta La Vita was like finding a hidden gem,” he said. Meeting Chris Waller was a game-changer, sealing the deal on their decision. Their strategy? Scour the globe for top-tier fillies and mares. Tutta La Vita was the perfect fit, a puzzle piece in their grand breeding scheme.
And then, there’s the tweet that set the racing world abuzz. Lot 87, Tutta La Vita, fetching $3.2m. The internet went wild. Even Coolmore’s Tom Magnier, who snagged the auction’s top lot, couldn’t help but tip his hat to Stewart. A text from Magnier confirmed he too had his eye on Tutta La Vita. “It’s like getting a nod from the gods of horse racing,” Stewart mused.
Tutta La Vita’s recent races have been a rollercoaster. She placed 10th in the G1 Australian Oaks, a challenging 2400-meter race. But hope springs eternal. The team is eyeing a comeback in the G1 Queensland Oaks, trimming the distance to 2200 meters. “We’re buzzing with excitement,” Stewart confessed. They’re even flying in their own silks for the occasion.
But what about the future? Stewart played his cards close to his chest. “Breeding? Who knows,” he said with a shrug. Their operations stretch from the US to Australia, hinting at a global ambition. “She might even stay in Australia,” he hinted, excitement barely contained. “We’re all in on Australian racing. Can’t wait for the fans to join us in this adventure.”
