Astute Bloodstock Mares Gross $8.8 Million at Inglis Chairman’s

Media Release - Sunday May 11

Astute Bloodstock has recorded a stellar result at the 2025 Inglis Chairman’s Sale, with its draft and previously purchased mares grossing a combined $8.8 million, representing 16% of the total sale turnover.

The dam of Amelia's Jewel was sourced by Astute Bloodstock.

Led by the sale of two of the top three lots — Amelia’s Jewel ($3.8M) and Tiz Invincible ($2.8M) — the boutique agency once again demonstrated its ability to source elite horses at reasonable prices. The group of mares averaged $1.7 million, exceeding the overall sale average by more than $1 million.

“We’ve always operated with a boutique, quality-over-quantity philosophy, and these results reinforce the value of a highly selective approach,” said Louis Le Metayer, founder of Astute Bloodstock. “In bloodstock, as in any investment, you do well when you buy well.”

Sale Highlights:

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  • Tiz Invincible – $2.8M

    Purchased as a yearling for $550,000 in partnership with Ciaron Maher and Justin Bahen

  • Yes Baby Yes – $875,000

    Bought at the 2022 Chairman’s Sale for $520,000

  • A Little Deep – $800,000

    Purchased as a yearling for $250,000

  • Last Girl Love – $550,000

    Bred by Katelanis Bloodstock and sold through the Astute consignment

  • Amelia’s Jewel – $3.8M

    Out of Bumbasina, a mare sourced off the track in the UK for 75,000gns. Her son, Bosustow, also won the Gold Coast Guineas today. 

Astute Bloodstock extends its sincere thanks to all clients and industry partners for their continued support. Special congratulations go to Peter Walsh, Astute’s first-ever client and the breeder of Amelia’s Jewel.

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