Established by the Fleming family, NSW’s Tyreel Stud has enjoyed a long and prosperous history, both in the sale ring and on the racetrack. Lots of horses. Lots of winners.
Tyreel’s ownership changed in 2014 when Dean Fleming sold the farm to Linda and Laurence Monds, but the ‘name’ hasn’t missed a stride and was in familiar territory again this week with two of its yearlings topping the 2017 Inglis Sydney Classic Yearling Sale.
“It has been a real roller coaster for us since purchasing the farm three years ago,” Linda Monds points out. “Both Laurence and I have a background in cattle and farming, but have always had a shared interest in horses. My parents used to breed a couple of horses every year and I’d go out to the sales with them and loved it. I’d even head out to the Inglis sales when we had nothing to sell.
“I was away from the thoroughbred industry for a few years working and raising a family, but after deciding to purchase Tyreel, we’re now in it boots ’n’ all.
“This is virtually our second crop of yearlings since taking over and it’s been a real thrill. We sold a More Than Ready filly (from Catalonia) for $625,000 at this year’s Gold Coast Magic Millions, while we also bred, Champ Elect, who ran in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic.
“Champ Elect is out of the first mare I ever purchased, Champalou, and was the very first foal born for us at Tyreel. She was sold as a weanling, but still it was great to have one that we bred go around in a $2 million race.
“As for the Sydney Classic, I’m really proud of how our yearlings went: Carmel Size purchased our Not a Single Doubt colt (closely related to Champion 3YO Racing To Win) for $400,000, while the I Am Invincible filly (from Group placed Family Crest) was knocked down to Boomer Bloodstock for $360,000. Very exciting.
“It’s been a tremendous few days out here at the Sydney Classic … lots of atmosphere, some lovely horses and plenty of interest.”
Monds’ sentiments were vindicated by the Inglis Sydney Classic Yearling Sale which finished on Monday afternoon with happy faces and record results.
In the final wash up, 497 lots were sold for a gross of $35,603,500 at an average of $71,637, which compares somewhat remarkably with the statistics from 2016: 474 sold, $27,043,000 gross and $57,053 average.
In fact, it was only three years ago that the Classic grossed a tick over $13 million at an average of $34,719.
The 2017 sale was also highlighted by the introduction of a Gold Riband Session on the first night which yielded $6,510,000 at an average of $130,200.
“We’re thrilled with the success off the Classic Sale as it really did exceed all expectations,” Inglis’ Mark Webster summarised. “The Gold Riband, especially, was a huge success and the feedback we received from vendors and buyers was very positive.
“The support shown to us by our clients these past few days, and of course in the lead-up by choosing to bring their horses here, was again outstanding and I would like to thank all our vendors for their ongoing support.
“Again, the results here show the wealth and health of the Australian thoroughbred industry and it augurs well for the busy sales season ahead.”
