Wharton: Records set to tumble at Nutrien Melbourne auction

03 April 2024
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The 2024 Nutrien Equine Melbourne Yearling Sale is set to kick off on Friday, April 12 with inspection day, followed by the Woodlands Stud yearling parade on the Saturday and the yearling sale on Sunday, April 14 starting at 11am.

With a blockbuster lineup of 198 lots –including 69 trotters, the William Inglis complex has been well worn by prospective buyers looking for their next Leap To Fame, Catch A Wave, Ladies In Red or Just Believe.

Such is the quality of youngsters listed in the catalogue that the Australian record price for a yearling sold at auction of $270,000 is poised to be broken.

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