Welcome to Riverside Stables for the 2021 Easter Yearling Sale. It’s with added excitement I get to write that sentence, given what went down last year.
etc) or a value G1 winner (Aristia ($80,000), Nettoyer ($20,000), Funstar ($80,000), Exceedance ($180,000), Quick Thinker ($100,000) etc), you’ll find them at Easter. It’s also the one-stop shop for international success – think Aethero, Able Friend, Run Fox Run, Eagle Way, Rocket Spade, Southern Legend, Not Listenin’tome, Hall Of Fame, Summer Passage, Mustaaqeem, Atyaab etc.
Wind the clock back 12 months and we were all cooped up in our homes, Easter was held as the world’s first Virtual yearling sale and the immediate uncertainty surrounding our great industry was real.
And there’s no reason to suggest this year’s catalogue doesn’t have the next Golden Slipper or Coolmore Stud Stakes or Doncaster or Derby or Golden Rose or Hong Kong International Sprint winner in it.
But such is the strength and resilience of the people involved in racing, we have not only survived the pandemic but surged forward like no other entertainment peer in the world.
Among the 466 catalogued lots are progeny of the likes of Pinot, Catchy, First Seal, Srikandi, Politeness, Snitzerland, Lasqueti Spirit, Norzita, Our Egyptian Raine, Suavito, as well as siblings to stars such as Exceedance, Pierata, Vow And Declare, Te Akau Shark, Tagaloa, Super Seth, Southern Legend, She Will Reign, Invincibella etc.
And now, here we are, ready for what will no doubt be one of the most satisfying Easter Sales for our clients in history, given the past 12 months. Easter is one of the great events on the global social thoroughbred calendar. It’s a week-long festival of events, celebrations and, of course, selling the best yearlings prepared by the best horsemen and horsewomen in the southern hemisphere. It has long been marketed as The Best of the Best, and for good reason.
There is the usual incredible strength among the stallions represented which includes the likes of I Am Invincible, Snitzel, Not A Single Doubt, Pierro, Zoustar, Fastnet Rock, Written Tycoon, Exceed And Excel, Savabeel, Lonhro, So You Think, Sebring, Deep Field, Street Boss etc and, very significantly, yearlings from the final crop of Redoute’s Choice. The best of the international stallions are also represented - Deep Impact, Frankel, Kingman, Lord Kanaloa, Medaglia d’Oro, Siyouni, Tapit, Duramente etc – the best progeny of an exciting group of first season sires such as Merchant Navy, Russian Revolution, Almanzor, Hellbent, Menari, Pariah, Ribchester, Impending, Churchill and Caravaggio are involved and yearlings by a legion of Australasia’s most promising young stallions like Capitalist, Extreme Choice, Shamus Award, Shalaa, American Pharoah and Toronado among others are also to be offered.
With 23 individual G1 winners from the sale since 2018 (at time of print), it is the auction where you are most likely to source an elite racehorse from out of all the Australasian yearling sales.
It will be fantastic to welcome you all back to Riverside again for an Easter Sale.
Easter is also a chance for the industry’s participants to come together to celebrate the finest yearlings this part of the world produces.
The sale week will again be conducted with Inglis’ Covid-safe plan in place which will see QR code check ins for all patrons.
While the two-day sale on April 6 and 7 will be both frenetic and fantastic, there are many other events and activities around the auction that will help create a world-class spectacle at Riverside.
There will still be a range of hospitality options available including Ringside Dining, Barn Pavilions, the Newmarket Restaurant, 1867 Lounge, Inglis Day Spa and many others.
This What’s On booklet aims to provide you with a full array of information of things to do and events and activities to be a part of in the lead-up to and during the Easter Sale.
I look forward to seeing you all at Riverside for Easter and if you have any questions in the lead-up to or during the sale, please do not hesitate to contact myself or a member of the Inglis team.
The Aperol Garden – which was successfully launched at Classic – will return to Riverside, as will Welcome Drinks under the Two Figs. The Easter Cocktail party makes its comeback, the Messina gelato stand is back and significant media will be doing live broadcasts on-site at Riverside. For the first time in many years, the Easter Sale falls on the official Easter weekend, so keep an eye out for some easter eggs and hot cross buns from the marketing team too! Once all the pre-sale events are done, the focus again centres on the Riverside auditorium for two days of world-class selling action. Easter continues to shine above the rest as the sale where buyers can maximise their investments, both on the track and in retirement. Be it a colt (The Autumn Sun, Merchant Navy, Trapeze Artist, Super Seth etc), a filly (Loving Gaby, Personal, Dame Giselle, Pinot etc), a 2YO (Estijaab, Catchy, Flying Artie, Home Affairs, Prized Icon
Regards, Mark Webster Managing Director
MONDAY APRIL 5 •• Vendor breakfast 6am-8am, Riverside Café on the
TUESDAY MARCH 30 •• Vendor breakfast 6am-8am, Riverside Café on the lawn near Barn B •• Easter Sale inspections begin from 8.30am, Riverside •• Shuttle Bus from Coogee Crowne Plaza and the Four Seasons Hotel to Riverside, begin
WEDNESDAY MARCH 31
lawn near Barn B •• Easter Sale inspections from 8.30am, Riverside •• Shuttle Bus from Coogee Crowne Plaza and the Four Seasons Hotel to Riverside •• Michael Felgate RSN Radio and Andrew Bensley SEN Radio live broadcast from Riverside
•• Vendor breakfast 6am-8am, Riverside Café on the lawn near Barn B
•• Easter Cocktail Party, Opera House
•• Easter Sale inspections from 8.30am, Riverside
TUESDAY APRIL 6
•• Shuttle Bus from Coogee Crowne Plaza and the Four Seasons Hotel to Riverside
THURSDAY APRIL 1 •• Vendor breakfast 6am-8am, Riverside Café on the lawn near Barn B •• Easter Sale inspections from 8.30am, Riverside •• Shuttle Bus from Coogee Crowne Plaza and the Four Seasons Hotel to Riverside
FRIDAY APRIL 2 •• Vendor breakfast 6am-8am, Riverside Café on the lawn near Barn B •• Easter Sale inspections from 8.30am, Riverside •• Shuttle Bus from Coogee Crowne Plaza and the Four Seasons Hotel to Riverside
•• Vendor breakfast 6am-8am, Riverside Café on the lawn near Barn B •• Day 1 Easter Yearling Sale from 10am, Riverside •• Shuttle Bus from Coogee Crowne Plaza and the Four Seasons Hotel to Riverside •• Sale Day Live Easter broadcast (Jason Richardson, Caroline Searcy and Jemma Cutting) live from Riverside, available at inglis.com.au and Inglis Facebook Page •• Big Sports Breakfast (Laurie Daley, Michael Clarke,
•• Aperol Garden, 4pm-6pm with canapes, live music, $9 Aperols, and Jenga
Gerard Middleton), Racing HQ (Dave Stanley), RSN
SATURDAY APRIL 3
(Michael Felgate), SEN (Andrew Bensley) Radio live
•• Vendor breakfast 6am-8am, Riverside Café on the lawn near Barn B •• Easter Sale inspections from 8.30am, Riverside •• Shuttle Bus from Coogee Crowne Plaza and the Four Seasons Hotel to Riverside
broadcasts from Riverside •• Sky Racing live broadcast from the sale with Richard Haynes
WEDNESDAY APRIL 7
SUNDAY APRIL 4
•• Vendor breakfast 6am-8am, Riverside Café on the
•• Vendor breakfast 6am-8am, Riverside Café on the
•• Day 2 Easter Yearling from 10am, Riverside
lawn near Barn B •• Easter Sale inspections from 8.30am, Riverside •• Shuttle Bus from Coogee Crowne Plaza and the Four Seasons Hotel to Riverside •• Michael Felgate RSN Radio Live Broadcast from Riverside •• James Squire Welcome Drinks from 4pm-6pm, under The Two Figs, Riverside
lawn near Barn B •• Shuttle Bus from Coogee Crowne Plaza and the Four Seasons Hotel to Riverside •• Sale Day Live Easter broadcast (Jason Richardson, Caroline Searcy and Jemma Cutting) live from Riverside, available via inglis.com.au and Inglis Facebook Page •• Big Sports Breakfast (Laurie Daley, Michael Clarke, Gerard Middleton), Racing HQ (Dave Stanley), RSN (Michael Felgate), SEN (Andrew Bensley) Radio live broadcasts from Riverside •• Sky Racing live broadcast from the sale with Richard Haynes
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WHat:
Sunday April 4 from 4pm-6pm
Happy Easter! It’s Easter Sunday so once the chocolate eggs and hot cross buns have digested, we thought we’d open the bar and shout you some drinks as well! There will be live music and canapes, so just bring yourself and an Easter smile and we’ll do the rest!
Where: Under the Two Figs, Riverside
Why: Why not? It’s Easter Sunday – let’s all celebrate together!
WHEn:
What:
Friday April 2 from 4pm-6pm
Join us for complimentary canapes, $9 Aperol Spritz, live music, and Jenga.
Where: Rose Garden, Riverside
WHY: Because it was so popular at Classic, you asked for it again! And what better way to spend the last Friday of Daylight Savings than with an ice-cold Aperol, yummy canapes and live tunes.
WHEn: Sunday -Tuesday
Where: Riverside Stables Complex
What: Taste Sydney’s iconic Messina gelato for FREE during the sale, and don’t miss out on a special Easter flavour on Sunday!
WHEn: Saturday April 10
Where: Royal Randwick Racecourse, Alison Road, Randwick
tickets: Due to existing Covid restrictions, all tickets to Day 1 of The Championships must be pre-purchased prior to your arrival at the track. Visit theraces.com.au for more information or to book your tickets.
WHat: Inglis’ Sale Day Live broadcast of the Easter Yearling Sale
WHo: Hosted by industry experts and media personalities Jason Richardson and Caroline Searcy, with Inglis’ own Jemma Cutting the roving reporter, talking to vendors, buyers and relevant industry participants.
WHere: The ‘host set’ will be set up on the lawn outside the southern end of the auditorium, closest to Barn K.
Watch: The Preview Show (from 9.30am daily) and Review Show (after the last lot daily) will be broadcast on the screens in and around Riverside. Aside from that, the stream will be available at inglis.com.au and the Inglis Facebook Page.
Why: So everybody can keep a close eye on the action, even if you can’t make it to Riverside. With thanks to our advertisers Newhaven Park, Middlebrook Valley Lodge, ANZ Bloodstock News, Ridgemont Farm, Darley, Blueblood Thoroughbreds, Coolmore and Scone Race Club.
OB from Riverside Stables Tuesday and Wednesday Hosted by Laurie Daley, Michael Clarke, Gerard Middleton and followed by Racing HQ with Dave Stanley
OB from Riverside Stables Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Hosted by Andrew Bensley
OB from Riverside Stables Tuesday and Wednesday Hosted by Richard Haynes
OB from Riverside Stables Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Hosted by Michael Felgate and Gareth Hall
Jessie Whipp The Paper Mill in Liverpool, not far from Riverside, is a great one stop shop. Located in a cool heritage building right on the banks of the Georges River, it’s open from morning coffees through to dinner and has something for everyone with four restaurants under the one roof.
Brett Gilding The Clovelly Hotel is my favourite spot to watch the races or rugby. It’s a great sporting pub with one of the best views in Sydney. Perfect for a Saturday afternoon.
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For me, ocean front walks (or runs) are just about the best thing about Sydney. Maroubra to Malabar is spectacular and Bondi to Coogee is fantastic. Breakfast at Barzura, Coogee is a great place to start or finish!
Mary Anne Boszity Only a 5 minute walk from Wynyard station, Barangaroo has a mouthwatering line up of new restaurants and bars facing the famous Darling Harbour. From casual to fine dining - the plethora of choices will not disappoint. Finish up with sunset cocktails on the rooftop bars of Untied or Barangaroo House - or both!
Is there WiFi on the complex? Yes, there is free WiFi access throughout the whole complex. There is no password required.
What are some of the best nearby pubs/bars? There are plenty of places for a drink within 10 minutes of Riverside such as The Warwick (good food, drinks and a TAB), The Paper Mill Liverpool (a bit nicer and more variety than regular bar), The Moorebank Pub (Tradies pub, very casual but good), The Mill Hotel (bars, bistro and beer garden), Bankstown Sports Club (multiple bars and restaurants) and Brighton Lakes Golf Club (Bar and bistro 5 min from Riverside) are just a few.
Where can I eat? The best place is obviously the Newmarket Room Restaurant at The William Inglis Hotel! But if you have tried everything on the menu there, there are a huge variety of dining venues nearby including, but definitely not restricted to, Arisun (Korean cuisine famous for its fried chicken), Aquarius Seafood Restaurant, Chophouse Parramatta (steakhouse), Cabra Vale Diggers, Enzo’s Cucina (Italian cuisine), Gemelle Ristorante (Italian cuisine), Ryoma (Japanese BBQ), The Iron Chef (upscale Chinese and yum cha) and TK Something (Korean BBQ).
Where can I get a coffee? The Heroic Café, located in the foyer of The William Inglis Hotel, is open 7 days a week. Other cafes nearby include Cream & Co (Chipping Norton), The Coffee Club (Liverpool), Gloria Jean’s (Chipping Norton), The Shed by Ristretto & Co (Liverpool) and The Usual Café (Cabramatta).
Can I play golf nearby? There are multiple golf courses close to Riverside including Liverpool Golf Club, Tree Valley Golf Course Practice Range, Fairfield Golf Course, New Brighton Golf Club, Sharks Golf Centre and Sefton Golf Course to name a few.
Will there be shuttles running from Coogee and/or the city during the sales? Yes, there is a shuttle service looping from Crowne Plaza, Coogee and the Intercontinental, City to the complex on mornings and afternoons of sale days and inspection days. A full timetable will be released closer to the sale and can be found at inglis.com.au
How long does it take to get to the airport from Riverside Stables? Travelling back along the M5 or M8 motorways, the journey to Sydney Airport should take approximately 30 minutes.
How long does it take to get to the city from Riverside Stables? The average trip time when heading to the city from Riverside is 45 minutes.
What are some of the best restaurants in the city to try? China Doll or any of the restaurants along Woolloomooloo Wharf, Mr Wong (Sydney City), Bondi Icebergs, Steersons Steakhouse (Darling Harbour), The Malaya (King St Wharf), Nola Smokehouse & Bar (Barangaroo).
Can I swim in the hotel pool at The William Inglis? The rooftop pool, located on level 10 of the hotel, is restricted to guests of The William Inglis Hotel.
Is there an ATM at the hotel? Yes, there is an ATM on site. It is located in the foyer of the 1867 Lounge on the Mezzanine Level of the Hotel.
How can I get a taxi and what does it cost to get into the city? Please see hotel reception and they will assist you. There is also a taxi rank located in the main driveway and taxis will be available on busy days. You can get a taxi to the city for around $120. To order an Uber, please order it to the hotel and it will pick you up from the roundabout at the main entrance located out the front of reception. An uber to the city will cost around $90.
Where can I get a manicure/ pedicure, massage or facial? The Inglis Day Spa at The William Inglis Hotel is open to everybody and ready to look after you! Contact Karolina on 02 9058 0306 or dayspa@williaminglis.com.au for available times and costings or visit the website inglisdayspa.com.au
What are the best shopping options? Westfield Liverpool is a five-minute drive from Riverside for those who want something local while Westfield Bondi Junction is the pick of the eastern suburbs.
SOUTHERN LEGEND 2014 INGLIS EASTER YEARLING SALE G1 HKJC Classic Mile winner of over $8.9m in earnings
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DAME GISELLE
2014 INGLIS EASTER YEARLING SALE G1 George Ryder Stakes winner of over $2.3m in earnings
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