Group 2 winner Coeur Volante is set for a date with Zoustar after she realized AU$500,000 (US$326,463, AU$1=US$.65) at the Inglis Digital (Early) November Sale Nov. 12.
The talented mare was bought by Widden Stud, where the champion stallion resides, in association with Bangaloe Stud.
While a decision on when Coeur Volante heads to stud remains undecided, what is known is that she will be sent straight to leading stallion Zoustar.
Widden's Antony Thompson was excited to have a mare of Coeur Volante's ability and profile visit Zoustar.
"She's a beautiful mare with a neat pedigree that had a dynamic 3-year-old season especially,'' Thompson said. "I've seen her on race days and saw videos of her in the lead-up to this sale but did rely heavily on (Inglis Bloodstock CEO) Sebastian (Hutch), who saw her last week and relayed his thoughts to us, but it's really exciting to have secured her.
"Whether it's this season or next, we'll let the dust settle before locking anything in like that but when the time does come, we think Zoustar will be an ideal match on both pedigree and type.''
Bangaloe's Julia Ritchie added: "I'm in the process of refreshing my broodmare band at the moment and she's going to be a great new addition.
"I bought a share in Zoustar on Inglis Digital last year and after speaking to Antony and the Widden team, we thought he would be a great starting point for a mare like Coeur Volante.
"My dad and Antony's dad Bim Thompson were great mates back in the day, so this is just the continuation of a long and prosperous friendship and working relationship.''
For Inglis Digital Business Manager Nick Melmeth, the sale of Coeur Volante was another pleasing result.
"When Rupert (Legh) mentioned to (Inglis Victoria Bloodstock Manager) James (Price) that there might be an opportunity to offer her, we jumped at the chance and we are very grateful to the partners for their support of the platform,'' Melmeth said.
"Widden are incredible patrons of Inglis and have been supporters of Inglis Digital from the start, so we hope that she is lucky for them.
"It's a strong partnership with Julia, and all being well, we will see a Zoustar yearling out of Coeur Volante come back through an Inglis sale ring in a few years' time."
Buyers don't have long to wait to purchase their next online star, with the Inglis Digital November (Late) Sale opening for bidding Nov. 13.
The sale will include a draft from Australia's leading breeding and racing operation Godolphin, which will comprise of 12 entries, including group 2 winner Corniche, by Fastnet Rock.
Buyers have unearthed the likes of subsequent stakes winners Alegron, Barber, and Sandpaper in past Godolphin drafts, and the upcoming sale provides the next opportunity to access their stock.
