Standout Frankel colt makes A$1 million at Inglis Premier Yearling Sale

The 2025 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale saw fireworks on day 1, with two standout colts reaching the coveted $1 million mark, one of which was a Frankel colt out of Heavenly Curlin consigned by Rosemont Stud.

Taken from the The Thoroughbred Report AUS/NZ, 3rd March 2025, by Dane McLeod:

American John Stewart, under his banner of Resolute Bloodstock, joined forces with the McEvoy Mitchell Racing and Belmont Bloodstock (FBAA) team to make a significant impact on Day 1, triumphing in an intense bidding war for Lot 201 and securing the Frankel colt for A$1 million. The colt is the second foal of Group 3-winning American mare Heavenly Curlin and he comes from the esteemed family of Redoute’s Choice.

It was a major moment for Rosemont Stud, as he became only the second horse they have ever offered to reach the A$1 million mark. Anthony Mithen proudly stated: “Unbelievable. Proud of the horse, proud of the farm, proud of the staff, and Kelsie, our yearling manager. I know what they will be doing in our row right now—they will be going mental."

“To achieve a result like that on your home deck—in football terms, we're playing at home this week—and it feels pretty good with the black shorts on. I’m still shaking a bit. It’s a lot of money, and it takes a lot to get your horses here. You held your breath on multiple occasions, but we got there. It’s a sense of relief but also a great sense of achievement."

“John Stewart—I hope he's having a party somewhere in the world. He’s a world force. He’s my sort of guy, especially when he’s got a million to spend on a Rosemont yearling."

“He was a horse that we really thought would be a headliner here in Melbourne. We want to support our backyard—we are proudly Victorian—and we feel like we’re doing some good things for the Victorian breeding and racing industry. You’ve got to put your best horses where your mouth is when you say those things and back it up with your stock.”

Calvin McEvoy was understandably thrilled, saying: “He was a star colt from the first time I saw him. He’s by Frankel, who is a star stallion, and he has a lovely American family. I would like to acknowledge and thank John Stewart for backing us—it's great to have him on board."

“We love everything about him. He handled the sale so well, and we are excited to have him. He is a blue-chip investment.”