The Pedigree Edge: 5 Lots Backed by Data at the 2025 Easter Sale
The Inglis Easter Yearling Sale has long been the breeding ground of champions — a roll call of elite performers whose talent on the track was matched only by their value in the sale ring. From explosive sprinters to international stars, the sale consistently unearths horses that shape the Group 1 landscape for years to come.
Just consider recent graduates:
Wild Ruler (2019 Sale) – By Snitzel out of Gypsy Robin:
6-time winner, including the Group 1 Moir Stakes. Now at stud.
The Autumn Sun (2017 Sale) – By Redoute’s Choice out of Azmiyna:
5-time Group 1 winner, retired as one of the best of his generation. He stands at Arrowfield.
Quick Thinker (2018 Sale) – By So You Think out of Acouplamas:
5-time winner, including the Group 1 ATC Derby.
The legacy is evident: selecting the right pedigree matters — and that’s where Stallion Match becomes a game-changer.
The Inglis Easter Sale is the pinnacle of the Australian yearling calendar – and in 2025, it continues to attract the country's best pedigrees, breeders, and buyers. With so much quality on offer, data-backed decisions are more critical than ever. That’s where Stallion Match gives you the edge.
Thousands of breeders and buyers use Stallion Match to analyse potential matings and catalogue lots yearly. The platform gives instant insights into the performance of similar pedigrees, highlighting whether a mating is a Perfect Match, 20/20 Match, or Normal. These aren't just labels: in the past month alone, 90% of stakes winners resulted from a Perfect Match or 20/20 Match mating.
Here are five outstanding lots from the 2025 Inglis Easter Sale, each from a different sire and vendor, and all flagged by Stallion Match as elite-quality matches:
Lot 371 – Colt by Farnan (Sale Page)
Vendor: Tyreel Stud
Rating: Excellent
Match Type: 20/20 Match
Sire SW/Rnrs %: 7.87%
Nick (S-DS) SW/Rnrs %: 15.38%
This colt boasts an exceptional SW/Rnrs profile and an elite Match Type. Stakes winners bred on a similar cross include Single Bullet (G3), who earned over $538,000 in prize money; The Elanora (Multiple G3 winner), who showed resilience in the Spring Stakes; Rediener (G1 & Multiple G3), who won the $1.5 million Epsom Handicap, and King of Pop (G3) who was a Golden Slipper contender after winning the Black Opal. With a balanced pedigree and a proven nick, he stands out as one of the strongest statistical colts in the sale.
Performance Profile: This cross excels at 1200m and 1600m, especially among colts, who also show excellent success at 3YO and older ages, including strong results in open company. This suggests a colt capable of winning sprint-to-mile features beyond his classic year, with scope to be effective into his older seasons. An exceptional SW/Rnrs profile and an elite Match Type. With a balanced pedigree and a proven nick, he stands out as one of the strongest statistical colts in the sale.
Lot 224 – Filly by Pinatubo (Sale Page)
Vendor: Arrowfield Stud
Rating: Excellent
Match Type: 20/20 Match
Sire SW/Rnrs %: 8.96%
Grandsire Nick SW/Rnrs %: 10.26%
A classy filly from a globally proven family. Stakes winners bred on this cross include Stay With Me (G1), daughter of Miss Finland and Thousand Guineas winner, Vezalay (Listed), a consistent performer, and Guilty Twelve (G3), a US-bred runner with over $280,000 in earnings. While Pinatubo is still early in his Australian career, this match is flagged as a top-tier 20/20, showing strong alignment with patterns of success.
Performance Profile: This cross peaks strongly at 3 years old, especially among fillies, with further strength at 4 years. The family also demonstrates extended success among colts through 5YO and open classes. From a distance perspective, the cross excels between 1600m and 2000m, positioning this filly perfectly for Group-class middle-distance races, including major mile features, from a globally proven family. While Pinatubo is still early in his Australian career, this match is flagged as a top-tier 20/20, showing strong alignment with patterns of success.
Lot 286 – Colt by Zoustar (Sale Page)
Vendor: Coolmore Stud
Rating: Outstanding
Match Type: 20/20 Match
Sire SW/Rnrs %: 7.07%
Nick (S-DS) SW/Rnrs %: 12.50%
Stakes winners bred on this Zoustar cross include Cosmic Endeavour (Multiple G1 & G2), Aloha (G1), who later produced a Breeders’ Cup winner, The Autumn Sun (Multiple G1 & G2), now standing at Arrowfield, Needs Further (G3), and Zougotcha (Multiple G1 & G2) with over $2.6 million in earnings. With Zoustar continuing to dominate across hemispheres, this colt is bred on one of the most proven crosses in the catalogue.
Performance Profile: This cross peaks at 3 and 4 years, especially for males, with a strong ability to compete in 5YO and Open companies. The pedigree also demonstrates versatility, excelling at 1200m and 1600m, with some reach toward 2000m. This colt is a consistent group-level competitor in the sprint-to-mile range and has potential longevity. This colt is bred on one of the more successful sire/dam sire crosses in the catalogue to dominate across hemispheres.
Lot 148 – Filly by Ole Kirk (Sale Page)
Vendor: Sledmere Stud
Rating: Excellent
Match Type: 20/20 Match
Sire SW/Rnrs %: 5.54%
Nick (S-DS) SW/Rnrs %: 10.34%
This filly is bred on the same cross as Capitalist (G1 & Listed), the only colt to win the Breeders' Plate, Magic Millions and Golden Slipper, Raikoke (G3), who impressed at Caulfield in 2024, and Coolangatta (Multiple G1 & G3) who has earned over $3 million. Ole Kirk is a rising sire, and this is among his better-bred offerings at the sale. The pedigree maps to several successful runners, and the vendor has a solid record of producing quality.
Performance Profile: This cross shows excellent results at 1200m and 1600m, suggesting sprint-to-mile versatility. The Age Profile highlights that fillies peak strongly at 3, 4, and even 5 years, indicating this filly could develop into a durable and competitive racemare with longevity. Ideal for Group races aimed at older fillies and mares. Ole Kirk is a rising sire, and this filly is among his best-bred offerings in the catalogue. Her pedigree aligns with several proven performers, and she comes from a vendor known for producing quality.
Lot 380 – Colt by I Am Invincible (Sale Page)
Vendor: Newgate Farm
Rating: Outstanding
Match Type: Perfect Match
Sire SW/Rnrs %: 7.87%
Nick (S-DS) SW/Rnrs %: 15.38%
This mating has produced talented runners such as Imwonderfultonight (Listed), Muthmir (Multiple G2 and Listed), Media Sensation (G1, G2, G3), and I'm Wesley (Multiple Listed). When a mating is flagged as a Perfect Match, it appears 15x more often in stakes winners than slow horses. This colt is one of only a handful in the entire catalogue with that tag.
Performance Profile: This cross produces high-performing juveniles, with a sharp peak at 3 years, and males continue strongly into 4YO and Open company. There's proven precocity combined with lasting ability. It’s strongest at 1200m and 1600m, with some depth up to 2000m in males. This colt could suit a dual campaign targeting elite 2YO features and progressing into Group 1 3YO and older sprints or miles. As a Perfect Match, it appears 15x more often in stakes winners than slow horses. This colt is one of only a handful in the entire catalogue with that tag.
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