The 10-time stakes winner Amelia’s Jewel has officially joined the stellar lineup for the Inglis Chairman’s Sale, set to take place at Riverside Stables on Thursday evening, May 8. The daughter of Siyouni will be offered through Segenhoe Stud, representing her breeder and owner, Peter Walsh.
Amelia’s Jewel launched her racing career under the guidance of Simon Miller, achieving an unbeaten juvenile season that led to her breakthrough victory in the Group 1 Northerly Stakes at Ascot in 2022. Since then, she has continued to shine at the highest level, especially after transferring to the stable of Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald as a five-year-old. Her final triumph came in March in the Group 2 Guy Walter Stakes at Randwick.
Most recently, she finished fifth in the Group 1 Queen Of The Turf Stakes, beaten just over four lengths. Across her impressive 24-start career, Amelia’s Jewel earned more than A$4.1 million in prize money.
Out of Bumbasina (Canford Cliffs), Amelia’s Jewel is a half-sister to the promising three-year-old colt Bosustow (Blue Point), winner of the R. Listed Magic Millions 3YO Guineas and a dual Group 1 placegetter. Bumbasina also has a full sister to Amelia’s Jewel on the ground, foaled last spring.
“She means so much to us,” Walsh said of Amelia’s Jewel. “It’s not an easy decision to sell her, but I’ve got the mother at home so we’ll keep breeding the family and racing the family. I’m only selling her because of my age–I’m almost 70 so somebody a bit younger can enjoy her for the rest of her time.
“She’s perfectly sound and could easily race on if her buyer wants to do so, or she’s going to make one hell of a broodmare when that phase of her life comes too. I’ve been lucky enough to have had some great horses, but she’s by far the best.”
Inglis Bloodstock CEO Sebastian Hutch expressed his excitement at having Amelia’s Jewel as part of the sale catalogue.
He said, “I was lucky enough to meet Peter Walsh early on in my time at Coolmore, so have enjoyed following the career of Amelia’s Jewel and know how much she means to both Peter and Annie.
“Clearly she was freakishly talented and while her accomplishments are incredible, I think it’s fair to say that her race record doesn’t quite do justice to her fantastic ability.
“Never did I imagine that we would get the chance to bring her to market, so it really is a truly special opportunity and I have no doubt that she will attract worldwide interest.”