Inglis Digital USA

Satomi Oka Named Inglis Digital USA's Japanese Representative

Inglis Digital USA has hired Satomi Oka to be the company's Japanese representative, according to a release Tuesday. In the role, Oka will work to grow the company's buying base in Japan by recruiting new registered buyers to the Inglis Digital USA platform, increasing awareness of the company, and bringing horses to the attention of Japanese buyers when they might fit their program. Oka will work to strengthen those connections through the convenience of the Inglis Digital USA online auction platform. "U.S. racing has a significant influence in Japan and...

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$230,000 for 2YO Maiden Helicity in Inglis Digital USA Flash Sale

New Mexico-based Pierre and Leslie Amestoy, partners in late GISW Practical Move (Practical Joke), closed the one-horse flash sale hosted by Inglis Digital USA Tuesday with a high bid of $230,000 for Helicity (The Factor--Chasing Helicity, by Sky Mesa), a 2-year-old colt trained by Jack Sisterson. The colt will remain with Sisterson under the new ownership. "We are delighted with the success achieved by Jack Sisterson and his partners," said Inglis Digital USA CEO Liza Hendriks. "The flash sale concept has proven to be a valuable model, enabling owners to...

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Inglis Digital USA to Offer Helicity in Flash Sale

Helicity (The Factor) will be offered via a flash sale by Inglis Digital USA, the auction house announced Friday. A runner-up in a maiden special weight at Saratoga on the grass July 20 to Without Caution (Without Parole {GB}) and third on unveiling June 7 at Gulfstream Park, the colt is currently being pointed toward the Kentucky Downs meeting for his next start by trainer and co-owner Jack Sisterson. Starts in the Sept. 1 $1-million Kentucky Downs Juvenile Sprint or the $1-million Kentucky Downs Juvenile Mile Sept. 8 have both...

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Helicity Headlines Second Inglis Digital USA Sale

Coming off a strong runner-up performance at Saratoga in his second lifetime start, Helicity (The Factor) will sell in Inglis Digital USA's second online auction since it was rebranded from the Wanamaker platform. The one-horse flash sale closes at noon ET on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Trained and campaigned by Jack Sisterson in partnership with David Grund and Amanda Oster, Helicity was purchased for $120,000 at the OBS March Sale. Sisterson said he was drawn to the son of The Factor because of the good fortune he has had with another...

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Qatar Racing Privately Acquires 50 Percent Share In Gabaldon After Inglis Digital USA July Sale

Gabaldon (Gone Astray), a runner-up finisher in last month's Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot, will race for a new partnership after Qatar Racing privately acquired a 50 percent stake in the colt following Wednesday's Inglis Digital USA July Sale, the online auction company said in a Thursday release. Qatar Racing purchased 50 percent of the colt for $150,000, valuing him at $300,000, while original owner Soldi Stable will retain a 50 percent stake. Bloodstock agent Fergus Galvin brokered the deal on behalf of Qatar Racing. "Gabaldon's performance at Ascot...

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Inaugural Inglis Digital USA July Sale Catalogue Released

Inglis Digital USA's July Sale catalogue is now available online and lots are open to bidding, the group announced via release Friday. The debut sale has in-foal broodmares, broodmares prospects, yearlings, and horses of racing age. Bidding is currently live and lots will begin closing Wednesday, July 17 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern in three-minute increments. Interested parties must register via an account on the Inglis Digital USA website and request a bidding limit in order to participate. All verified bidders and sellers in the July sale will be entered into...

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Q&A with Inglis Digital USA's Liza Hendriks

With the announcement that the Australian auction house Inglis has expanded into America after purchasing a majority share in the Thoroughbred auction company Wanamaker's, the TDN sat down with Wanamaker's co-founder Liza Hendriks, who will stay on as CEO of the company, to discuss the re-brand to Inglis Digital USA. Q: Could you give us a little backstory on how the rebrand came about? A:  When I was part of Godolphin Flying Start four and a half years ago, I was in Australia and I saw how well the online...

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Inglis Digital Expands Into U.S.

The Australian sales company Inglis, which has hosted online auctions in Australia for seven years, will expand into America with the takeover of the thoroughbred auction company Wanamaker's, which will now be known as Inglis Digital USA, according to a press release from the company Wednesday morning. Inglis said they plan to launch a monthly sale beginning in July. Wanamaker's has been conducting monthly auctions for horses of all ages since June, 2020. Inglis Digital currently offers sales in Australia with an average of 300 horses offered every two weeks,...

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