Pride of Dubai Mare Tops Inglis Chairman’s Sale

A value sire on the Coolmore roster, but one that packs a powerful punch, Pride of Dubai added another feather to his cap when producing the top lot at the Inglis Chairman’s Sale with his champion sprinter Bella Nipotina selling for $4.2million.

Offered in the star studded draft of her trainer Ciaron Maher, the seven year-old daughter of Pride of Dubai sparked plenty of interest, but at the end of the day her breeder and co-owner Michael Christian could not part with the earner of $22million.

He bought out the other owners under his Longwood Thoroughbreds banner and Bella Nipotina will be heading back to embark on a stud career at the farm where she was born.

Christian lost her mother Bella Orfana earlier this adding further impetus to the decision to bring Bella home to where she belongs.

“It's been an incredible journey that she's led us on and it's a great thrill to be able to bring her home where it all started. She was bred on the farm and to achieve what she achieved… so to be able to bring her back it's just fantastic,” said Michael Christian.

“I hope she produces a nice foal. I'm sure she will.”

Other Group winning mares by Pride of Dubai were also offered at the sale with Sirileo Miss selling for $400,000 and She’s Fit for $260,000.

Pride of Dubai stands at a fee of $27,500 this spring.