Boomer Bloodstock Buys Zoustar Share For A$1.1 Million On Inglis Digital

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A share in Zoustar (Aus) topped the Inglis Digital April (Late) Sale when knocked down to Boomer Bloodstock for A$1.1 million on Wednesday.

This marks only the second time a share in the Widden Stud-based sire has been available at public auction, with both shares being offered by Qatar Bloodstock. The first share was sold to Julie Ritchie for A$1.3 million last June.

“I have various clients that I work for that are always on the lookout for opportunities, and this one fit well into their portfolio,” said Craig Rounsefell of Boomer Bloodstock.

“I'm very pleased with the purchase, it was around the price I thought we would have to pay, one went for A$1.3 million last year and the stallion is going from strength to strength. In terms of the top class proven stallions, there is a big age gap from the others to him, so there's a bit of longevity there, and it's great to get involved with such a good stud like Widden.

“In terms of Zoustar's profile, his fee may even go higher in years to come, he's going great at the sales, he's got sons retiring to stud, and I have no doubt he will be a top broodmare sire of the future.”

The 14-year-old son of Northern Meteor (Aus), who will stand the upcoming season for A$275,000, has sired 10 Group 1 winners among his 65 black-type winners. His current progeny earnings are over A$20.9 million and he currently sits second on the Australian General Sires Premiership. Zoustar's yearlings have averaged A$492,000 at the sales this season with a quintet of seven-figure lots led by an A$2.6 million filly who sold to Resolute Racing at the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale.

For the full sale results, please visit the Inglis Digital website.

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