Bella Nipotina: Elite Matchmaking Sets the Stage for Chairman’s Sale Spotlight

May 8

2 min read

All Eyes on Bella Nipotina. Trainer Ciaron Maher after his horse Bella Nipotina won the Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes at Moonee Valley Racecourse on October 22, 2022 in Moonee Ponds, Australia. (Photo: Racing Photos). — *All Eyes on Bella Nipotina.* *Trainer Ciaron Maher after his horse Bella Nipotina won the Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes at Moonee Valley Racecourse on October 22, 2022 in Moonee Ponds, Australia. (Photo: Racing Photos).*

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Group 1-winning mare Bella Nipotina, by Pride of Dubai, is set to headline as Lot 35 in the 2025 Inglis Chairman’s Sale, drawing intense attention not only for her stellar race record but also for her exceptional broodmare potential.

Ahead of the sale, Bella Nipotina has been hypothetically matched with a range of elite stallions, producing standout results in genetic compatibility and breeding analysis. The data reveals several 20/20 Matches, with Zoustar emerging as the strongest candidate. The Zoustar cross produced two Gold and three Green crosses in the Impact Profile, and shows a high degree of genetic similarity to top-tier performers like Chautauqua and Sunlight—both renowned for their elite speed and class.

Other high-ranking stallions in the analysis include Street Boss and exciting European prospect Henry Longfellow, each scoring two Gold crosses and showing strong pedigree alignment with champions such as Anamoe and Rebel’s Romance. These results highlight Bella Nipotina’s broad compatibility with leading sires across multiple jurisdictions.

Also rating well are emerging and proven sprinting sires such as Hellbent, Farnan, and City Of Troy, each delivering one Gold and two Green crosses and notably, no red flags—indicating sound genetic alignment and strong upside in terms of performance potential in their offspring.

With her proven record at the highest level on the track and a deep list of premium matings available, Bella Nipotina shapes as one of the most compelling broodmare prospects in this year’s Chairman’s Sale. Her ability to pair with both proven and next-generation sires makes her an appealing foundation mare for breeders aiming to produce elite sprint-to-mile talent.

As buyers gather for what is shaping up to be a standout edition of the Inglis Chairman’s Sale, all eyes will be on Lot 35—a mare whose future in the breeding barn looks as bright as her racing career.