The 10-time stakes winner Amelia's Jewel (Aus) is the latest addition to the catalogue for the Inglis Chairman's Sale, with a stellar cast set to go under the hammer at Riverside Stables on the evening of Thursday, May 8. She will be consigned by Segenhoe Stud, on behalf of her owner and breeder Peter Walsh.
Amelia's Jewel started her career with Simon Miller, who was responsible for the then-three-year-old when she gained her most notable victory in the 2022 G1 Northerly Stakes at Ascot, after an unbeaten, three-race two-year-old season. More recently, the daughter of Siyouni (Fr) has remained a force at the highest level since being transferred to the care of Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald as a five-year-old, with the final success of her 24-race career coming in March's G2 Guy Walter Stakes at Randwick. Beaten a little over four lengths when finishing fifth in Saturday's G1 Queen Of The Turf Stakes, she will be offered as the winner of over A$4.1m in total prize-money.
Amelia's Jewel's dam Bumbasina (Ire) (Canford Cliffs {Ire}) is also responsible for the electric three-year-old colt Bosustow (Aus) (Blue Point {Ire}), the winner of the R. Listed Magic Millions 3YO Guineas and twice placed at Group 1 level as a juvenile. She also has a full-sister to Amelia's Jewel on the ground who was born in the spring.
“She means so much to us,” Walsh said of Amelia's Jewel. “It's not an easy decision to sell her, but I've got the mother at home so we'll keep breeding the family and racing the family. I'm only selling her because of my age–I'm almost 70 so somebody a bit younger can enjoy her for the rest of her time.
“She's perfectly sound and could easily race on if her buyer wants to do so, or she's going to make one hell of a broodmare when that phase of her life comes too. I've been lucky enough to have had some great horses, but she's by far the best.”
Inglis Bloodstock CEO Sebastian Hutch described it as an “honour” to be offering Amelia's Jewel at the Chairman's Sale.
He said, “I was lucky enough to meet Peter Walsh early on in my time at Coolmore, so have enjoyed following the career of Amelia's Jewel and know how much she means to both Peter and Annie.
“Clearly she was freakishly talented and while her accomplishments are incredible, I think it's fair to say that her race record doesn't quite do justice to her fantastic ability.
“Never did I imagine that we would get the chance to bring her to market, so it really is a truly special opportunity and I have no doubt that she will attract worldwide interest.”
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