The inaugural Inglis Digital USA July Sale will feature two remarkable entries: Canadian champion sprinter Hazelbrook and multiple stakes winner Lucky Girl (Ire).
“We are excited to feature these two impressive entries in our inaugural sale as Inglis Digital USA,” said CEO Liza Hendriks. “The global demand for both buying and selling has been substantial, highlighting the international appeal of these two mares. They are the first of many high-quality listings to come, and we look forward to showcasing more in our July Sale and future sales.”
Hazelbrook, a 6-year-old mare by Bayern, is in foal to Triple Crown winner Justify. She earned the Sovereign Award as Canada's top female sprinter in 2022 after winning the GIII Hendrie S. and GIII Ontario Fashion S. “Hazelbrook is very commercial, physical, balanced, and strong. Looking deeper into her race record, you will see that she had tremendous raw ability; she was a champion sprinter. She ran a 5 1/2 Ragozin, which would match many Grade I horses,” said Tom Ryan. “Breeding a mare of her ability to a stallion with no limitations in Justify made perfect sense to me. Speed and versatility crossed with the high-cruising speed that Justify possessed and is reproducing globally.”
Lucky Girl, a 5-year-old by Exceed and Excel (Aus), is offered as both a racing and broodmare prospect. Trained by Phil D'Amato, she won the 2023 Swingtime S. and the 2022 China Doll S. and Lady of Shamrock S. She recently placed fourth in the GIII Monrovia S. in April and the Mizdirection S. in May. She is nominated for the July 21 Osunitas S. at Del Mar. “We are excited to announce the forthcoming sale of an exceptional filly, celebrated for her impressive record of three stakes wins and a remarkable mile time of 1:34,” said James Keogh, whose Grovendale consigns Lucky Girl to the July sale. “Sired by the influential Exceed and Excel, renowned for his significant impact on broodmare pedigrees, she represents an unparalleled opportunity in both racing and breeding circles.”
These exceptional mares highlight the quality of listings expected in the inaugural Inglis Digital USA July Sale, setting a high standard for future sales.