Hong Kong Racing
Two colts purchased by HKJC at Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale
The Hong Kong Jockey Club bought two attractive colts at the recent 2026 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale (29-30 March) at the Riverside Stables in Sydney, Australia, for a total outlay of AU$460,000 (approx. HK$2.55 million).
Lot 57 was the first to fall the Club's way, an eye-catching youngster sired by Capitalist for AU$200,000, who is the first foal from his dam Sacred Lass, the winner of four races throughout her racing career in Australia.
Capitalist's leading progeny in Hong Kong includes seven-time winner Superb Capitalist as well as the Group 1-placed Sunlight Power, who is entered to run in Monday's (6 April) HK$5.35 million G2 Chairman's Trophy (1600m) at Sha Tin.
Lot 69 was secured for AU$260,000. The chestnut is by The Autumn Sun, whose top Hong Kong progeny includes triple winner Sky Jewellery, while his dam is a daughter of champion South African filly Asylum Seeker.
Purchase details
Lot 57 bl or br c Capitalist ex Sacred Lass (Sacred Falls) – AU$200,000 (approx. HK$1,112,000)
Lot 69 ch c The Autumn Sun ex Scarlet Dream (Sebring) – AU$260,000 (approx. HK$1,445,000)
