The Inglis Chairman’s Sale: A Stellar Line-up of Fillies and Mares

In what is set to be one of the most exciting events on the Australian thoroughbred calendar, the 2025 Inglis Chairman's Sale will feature a remarkable selection of fillies and mares, with the catalogue now available online for potential buyers. This year’s auction promises to be a highlight, offering a superb collection of 96 lots that includes an array of top-class mares, pregnant mares, and proven stakes performers.

A Truly Exceptional Catalogue

The 2025 Chairman's Sale boasts a catalogue like no other, offering breeders and investors the opportunity to acquire some of the best breeding stock available on the market. Among the 96 lots, highlights include:

• 70 stakes horses or stakes producers

  
  

• 18 pregnant mares in foal to some of the world’s top sires, including Snitzel, I Am Invincible, Zoustar, and Justify

  
  

• 83 fillies and mares aged 10 or younger, ensuring plenty of potential for both racing and breeding careers

  
  

• 27 mares free of Danehill blood, catering to a variety of breeding preferences

  
  

The catalogue is truly stacked with exceptional pedigree, and it includes the likes of Bella Nipotina, a four-time Group 1 winner and The Everest champion with a career worth over $20 million.

Bella Nipotina

Bella Nipotina, a 7-year-old mare by Pride of Dubai and out of the Star Witness mare Bella Orfana, is a name that needs little introduction in the Australian racing scene. With a remarkable career spanning multiple Group 1 victories and consistent high-level performances, she is undoubtedly one of the nation's top sprinters.

Bella Nipotina has been a standout performer in the top echelon of Australian sprint racing. Some of her most notable achievements include:

• 2024 The TAB Everest (Gr.1): Bella Nipotina claimed the biggest prize in Australian sprint racing, securing victory in The Everest at Randwick, making her a millionaire and cementing her place among the elite.

  
  

• 2024 Tattersall's Tiara (Gr.1): Another Group 1 victory in a stellar 2024 season, showcasing her exceptional consistency.

  
  

• 2024 Ladbrokes Doomben 10,000 (Gr.1): Bella Nipotina added this prestigious win to her CV, further underlining her dominance.

  
  

• 2022 Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes (Gr.1): A standout win in this iconic Group 1 event, Bella Nipotina proved her versatility and ability to perform on different tracks and conditions.
  

• 2022 Tab Sapphire Stakes (Gr.2): Bella Nipotina added a Group 2 victory to her impressive resume with a superb performance.

  
  

Her accolades don't stop there. Bella Nipotina has also finished in the placings in numerous top-class events, including:

• 2nd in the 2024 The Star Stradbroke Handicap (Gr.1)

• 2nd in the 2024 Kingsford Smith Cup (Gr.1)

• 2nd in the 2024 James Squire T J Smith Stakes (Gr.1)

• 2nd in the 2023 3 Point Motors William Reid Stakes (Gr.1)

• 2nd in the 2022 Moir Stakes (Gr.1)

  
  

Her consistency in elite company is further illustrated by her regular presence in Group 1 and Group 2 races, not only winning but often finishing within the top three.

Additional Achievements and Stakes Performances

In addition to her prestigious Group 1 wins, Bella Nipotina has also delivered several impressive placings and victories across a range of Group and Listed races, including:

• 2024 Southern Cross Group Concorde Stakes (Gr.3)

• 2020 PFD Food Services Red Anchor Stakes (Gr.3)

• 2021 Ladbrokes Chautauqua Stakes (LR)

• 2020 Inglis Millennium (Gr.RL), where she impressed as a 2-year-old

  
  

Throughout her career, Bella Nipotina has maintained an exceptional level of performance, proving her worth at the highest level across multiple seasons. Her form in races such as the Schillaci Stakes (Gr.2), Black Caviar Lightning (Gr.1), and the Darley Sprint Classic (Gr.1) highlights her versatility and enduring talent as a sprinter.

Amelia's Jewel

Amelia’s Jewel, a 5-year-old mare by the internationally renowned stallion Siyouni and out of the Canford Cliffs mare Bumbasina, has firmly established herself as one of Australia’s top middle-distance performers. With a pedigree that combines European flair and Australian toughness, she has proven to be a consistent and highly competitive force in Group racing, amassing impressive wins and placings at various stakes levels.

Amelia’s Jewel has an enviable stakes record, which includes numerous top-tier wins and placings across a variety of distances and conditions. Here are some of her key career highlights:

• 1st in the 2022 Drummond Golf - Northerly Stakes (Gr.1): A career-defining victory that saw her take top honours in a prestigious Group 1 event, further cementing her place as one of Australia’s most promising mares.

  
  

• 1st in the 2025 Proven Thoroughbreds Guy Walter Stakes (Gr.2): Another notable win for Amelia’s Jewel, this Group 2 victory demonstrated her continued ability to shine against high-quality competition.

  
  

• 1st in the 2023 Ladbrokes Stocks Stakes (Gr.2): A dominant win in the Stocks Stakes showcased her versatility and ability to perform consistently in top-tier company.

  
  

• 1st in the 2023 Furphy Let’s Elope Stakes (Gr.2): This victory added another Group 2 win to her growing list of achievements, proving her staying power and class over various distances.

  
  

• 1st in the 2022 Sky Racing - W.A. Guineas (Gr.2): A breakthrough win in the Guineas marked her arrival on the Australian Group racing scene, where she established herself as a genuine contender at the highest level.

  
  

• 1st in the 2022 Amelia Park-Karrakatta Plate (Gr.2): This Group 2 win, one of the most prestigious two-year-old events in Australia, highlighted her early potential and set the stage for a successful career.

  
  

• 1st in the 2023 Pkf Roma Cup (Gr.3): A classy win in this Group 3 race further cemented her reputation as a top-tier sprinter-miler.

  
  

Additionally, Amelia's Jewel has been a regular fixture in the placings at the highest level:

• 2nd in the 2024 TAB Empire Rose Stakes (Gr.1): A gallant second in this elite Group 1 event showcased her determination and consistency.

• 2nd in the 2024 Racing and Sports Golden Pendant (Gr.2): A competitive performance that kept her firmly in the mix among Australia’s leading mares.

• 2nd in the 2024 Ikon Tramway Stakes (Gr.2): Another solid Group 2 placing, reinforcing her status as a top-tier competitor.

• 2nd in the 2024 PKF AS Roma - AC Milan Cup (Gr.3): A strong finish in this Group 3 race highlighted her ability to be competitive across various distances.

• 2nd in the 2022 Tabtouch-Burgess Queen Stakes (LR): A notable Listed race placing that demonstrated her potential early on in her career.

Amelia’s Jewel is a mare who embodies the very essence of consistency, class, and competitive spirit. Whether in Group 1, Group 2, or Group 3 events, she continues to deliver solid performances, regularly finishing in the top placings. Her versatility over both sprint and middle-distance events, combined with her ability to compete at various tracks across Australia, makes her a formidable competitor in any race she enters.

Other key lots include the beautifully bred Too Darn Lizzie, a Group 2 winner and Group 1 placed 3YO.

Too Darn Lizzie

Too Darn Lizzie, a talented 3-year-old filly by Too Darn Hot and out of the Magnus mare Enbihaar, has quickly made her mark in Australian racing, showcasing a blend of speed, stamina, and class beyond her years. With an impressive start to her career, Too Darn Lizzie’s potential has already earned her recognition as one of the most promising young fillies on the scene.

Too Darn Lizzie has already proven herself at the highest level, with a series of notable results across Group and Listed races. Some of her key stakes performances include:

• 1st in the 2024 Manhari Thousand Guineas Prelude (Gr.2): A standout victory for the filly, showcasing her raw talent and promising future.

  
  

• 2nd in the 2025 TAB & World Pool Kewney Stakes (Gr.2): A competitive finish in this prestigious race underlined her class and ability to take on tough competition.

  
  

• 2nd in the 2025 Dynamic Print Group Alexandra Stakes (Gr.3): Another solid performance, with Too Darn Lizzie continuing to show that she belongs among the best of her generation.

  
  

• 3rd in the 2024 Schweppes Thousand Guineas (Gr.1): Her third-place finish in this Group 1 race demonstrated her ability to compete at the highest level against a quality field of fillies.

  
  

• 2nd in the 2025 Sportsbet Angus Armanasco Stakes (Gr.2): This strong placing in a competitive race further affirmed her quality and potential.

  
  

• 2024 Yarraman Park Reisling Stakes (Gr.2): A key Group 2 performance that continued to build her reputation as a filly to watch.

  
  

• 2024 NJT Jim Moloney Stakes (LR): A Listed race victory that helped establish Too Darn Lizzie as one of the most exciting young fillies in the country.

  
  

Her consistency in Group and Listed races at just 3 years old speaks volumes about her quality, and it’s clear that her connections have big plans for the future.

Despite a tough run in the Australasian Oaks, Too Darn Lizzie remains one of the most promising fillies in the Australian racing scene. Her performances across a range of distances and her ability to place in prestigious Group 1 and Group 2 races suggest she is only getting started.

Her pedigree is certainly one to admire, being by the promising stallion Too Darn Hot—a sire known for producing competitive and classy types. Out of Enbihaar, a mare by the speedster Magnus, Too Darn Lizzie has inherited the best of both worlds: speed and stamina.

I Am Me

I Am Me, a record-breaking mare, a consistent performer with group-level class and over $4.7 million in prizemoney, she is a 6 year old mare by the champion stallion I Am Invincible and out of the Medaglia D'oro mare Mefnooda, has earned her place among Australia’s elite sprinters. Known for her exceptional consistency and ability to compete at the highest level, she continues to make her mark in top-class races across the country.

I Am Me’s career has been defined by a series of remarkable performances at the Group and Listed levels. Some of her most notable victories and placings include:

• 1st in the 2024 Yarraman Park The Shorts (Gr.2): A standout victory for the mare, proving her quality in a fiercely competitive field.

  
  

• 1st in the 2023 Toyota Forklifts Missile Stakes (Gr.2): Another Group 2 win that confirmed her credentials as one of Australia’s best sprinters.

  
  

• 1st in the 2024 Southern Cross Group Concorde Stakes (Gr.3): A Group 3 victory that further solidified her status as a top-tier sprinter.

  
  

• 1st in the 2023 Feel New Sydney Stakes (Gr.3): Her win in this race was a clear indication of her talent and potential at the highest level.

  
  

• 1st in the 2023 Kia Canterbury Sprint (LR): A Listed race victory, showcasing her ability to win in varied conditions.

  
  

In addition to her victories, I Am Me has delivered impressive placings in some of the most prestigious races on the Australian calendar:

• 2nd in the 2023 Neds Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (Gr.1): A close second in this elite Group 1 event highlighted her competitive edge in top-tier company.

  
  

• 2nd in the 2023 Ladbrokes Manikato Stakes (Gr.1): Her second-place finish in the Manikato was a strong showing in a highly contested sprint.

  
  

• 3rd in the 2024 3 Point Motors William Reid Stakes (Gr.1): A podium finish in another key Group 1 race, reinforcing her standing as one of the top sprinters in the country.

  
  

I Am Me is a true testament to the rewards of consistent excellence in racing. Her success on the track has made her not only one of the highest-earning mares in Australian racing but also one of the most respected. This remarkable achievement speaks to her longevity, competitiveness, and unyielding ability to perform at the top level year after year.

Her earnings place her in rare company, reflecting the calibre of races she’s competed in and the quality of the competition she has faced. Her list of Group 1 placings and multiple stakes victories ensure her legacy in Australian racing will be a lasting one.

I Am Me has demonstrated remarkable consistency throughout her career, regularly competing in and placing in the country’s premier sprint races. Whether at Group 1, Group 2, or Group 3 level, she has shown time and again that she has the class and ability to mix it with the best.

Her ability to perform across a range of distances and conditions has made her a versatile and reliable competitor, capable of adapting to the challenges presented by different racecourses and fields. This adaptability is a testament to her quality and class as a sprinter.

Among the other top performers featured are Royal Merchant, Coco Sun, Tiz Invincible, Grinzinger Belle, Estriella, Semana, Mumbai Muse, and a host of other black-type winners and promising young mares.

For breeders, the sale also includes an impressive selection of dams with proven bloodlines, such as Calavarite, the dam of G1 Caulfield Guineas winner Golden Mile, and Whatalovelyday, the dam of G1 Goodwood Handicap winner Benedetta. Also of note are mares like Enbihaar, the dam of exciting filly Too Darn Lizzie, and the dam of 2YO Group winner Field Of Play.

A Rich Selection of Pedigrees

The 2025 Chairman's Sale is brimming with valuable pedigree. Some standout offerings include:

• A Zoustar half-sister to Wodeton, G1 Golden Slipper runner-up

• An I Am Invincible half-sister to Group-placed Growing Empire

• A half-sister to the triple Group 1 winner Hitotsu

• A half-sister to G1 winner Lindermann

  
  

The catalogue also features mares in foal to some of the most in-demand stallions in the world today, including:

• Snitzel

• I Am Invincible

• Zoustar

• Wootton Bassett

• Justify

• Written Tycoon

• Too Darn Hot

• Ole Kirk

• Home Affairs

• Farnan

• Anamoe

• Alabama Express

  
  

These mares represent a golden opportunity for breeders looking to secure proven, high-quality breeding stock, with many having already produced top performers.

The Event

The 2025 Inglis Chairman's Sale will take place at Riverside Stables on Thursday, May 8, beginning at 5:00 PM. This prestigious auction is renowned for bringing together the world’s leading breeders, and this year is no exception.