7 Mar 2019The results of this week's Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale saw Tavistock emerge as Australasia's third leading sire by Average.
Tavistock averaged A$226,667 - nearly twice that of the sales $115, 996 average.
Consigner Maluka Thoroughbred's was responsible for both his $310,000 top-selling filly and his $300,000 top colt.
Tavistock's top-selling filly (pictured) was bred by Sir Patrick & Lady Hogan and Peter Walker. She is out of the Octagonal mare Octapussy and was purchased by Sheamus Mills Bloodstock.
Alternatively, Tavistock's top-selling colt was bred by Sir Patrick & Lady Hogan and Dr Gene Tsoi. He is out of the O'Reilly mare Tricia'o and was purchased by Champion Thoroughbreds.
Top Five Sires* at the 2019 Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale
1. I Am Invincible, $301,875 average
2. Brazen Beau, $285,294 average
3. Tavistock, $226,667 average
4. Snitzel $220,000 average
5. Fastnet Rock $217,500 average
*with 3 or more yearlings sold