Inglis Digital USA June Sale concluded Wednesday with Tap the Champagne commanding $350,000 as the top lot. The 4-year-old filly by Tapit out of Champagne Royale was purchased by Tropical Racing from owner-trainer Pavel Matejka.
The gray filly, offered as hip 6, most recently finished second in a turf maiden special weight at Churchill Downs on June 18. She is a half-sister to Grade I winners Majestic Harbor and Danza.
The sale generated $560,000 in total revenue with 21 horses sold from 29 offered, averaging $26,666 per lot. Horses that failed to meet their reserves remain available for purchase on the Inglis Digital USA platform.
This marks the second consecutive Inglis Digital USA sale featuring a horse selling for more than $300,000.
“We’ve had a good run the last two months, but it all comes down to offering the right types at the right time,” said Kyle Wilson, Senior Director of Sales and Recruiting for Inglis Digital USA. “There was a feeling this morning that we were going to have some fun, but you never really know until the sale starts to close. A big thank you to everyone who participated in the sale. On to July now.”
Stuart Morris, Director of Bloodstock for Tropical Racing, expressed satisfaction with the transaction.
“We were very happy with the process that was provided by Inglis Digital USA. Pavel Matejka was a delight to buy off of, and Inglis provided all the information and customer service you like to see as a buyer, very professional and a pleasure to work with,” Morris said.
“I was very happy to advise on the purchase of this lovely filly for Troy Levy of Tropical Racing and Circle 8 Ranch, and this marks another significant purchase in building a super exciting list of horses for Troy and trainer Michelle Nihei.”
Tralee Girl also achieved six-figure status, selling to James Ensom for $110,000 as hip 7. The 3-year-old daughter of Mendelssohn out of Kerry Girl was consigned by trainer Miguel Clement. She broke her maiden June 5 during the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga, winning by a neck on the turf against New York-breds.
“I’m thrilled to get this filly,” Ensom said. “She’ll head to Woodbine and be trained by Martin Drexler.”
Entries are now open for the Inglis Digital USA July Sale, with the entry deadline set for Monday, July 21. The catalogue will be released Friday, July 25, with bidding scheduled to begin Wednesday, July 30.
