The Snitzel colt out of champion mare Winx will not go through the ring at next month’s Inglis Easter Yearling Sale after being withdrawn due to a setback.
Connections confirmed the youngster has encountered a minor issue in his lead-up to the sale, ruling him out of taking his place in the prestigious auction.
“The welfare of our beautiful colt is of paramount importance to us and the veterinary advice is that he will need a period of time to recover appropriately from his setback,” part-owner Peter Tighe said.
“We will give him all the time that he needs and thus he will be unable to take his place in the sale.
“He is in great hands with the team at Coolmore and we look forward to his race career once he has made a full recovery.”
Inglis Bloodstock chief executive Sebastian Hutch acknowledged the disappointment surrounding the colt’s absence, particularly given the excitement generated by his big sister at the same sale in 2024.
“It’s obviously disappointing for the industry as a whole that we won’t be seeing Winx’s Snitzel colt at Easter, based purely off the amazing scenes and theatre his big sister generated at Inglis Easter at Riverside Stables in 2024.
“We wish the connections, with whom we have forged a fantastic relationship with over the past few years, all the very best with their beautiful colt and hopefully he goes on to have a successful race career.
“The catalogue for the Easter Sale on March 29 and 30 is extraordinary, the quality of yearlings on offer is incredibly high and we are very much looking forward to the sale.’’