Bellavinino, who most recently ran second in the Kentucky Downs Juvenile Stakes, sold to Bill Heiligbrodt on Wednesday for $170,000 to top the Inglis Digital USA September Sale.

Engagement in the September sale was solid throughout the catalog, from the sale-topper all the way through to the breeding stock. With just two monthly auctions under the Inglis Digital USA banner, both sales have seen multiple horses change hands for six figures.

“We maintained strong numbers in line with our first sale, supported by an expanded catalog, and were excited with the sale of Bellavinino for $170,000,” said Liza Hendriks, CEO of Inglis Digital USA. “Our digital sales are continuing to grow each month, and we are already having entries come in for our October Sale.”

Bellavinino, a 2-year-old daughter of Get Stormy began her career with a 3 ¼-length victory in maiden special weight over the Gulfstream Park turf on July 28. Two starts later, she overcame traffic issues and closed fast to finish second in the $1-million listed Kentucky Downs Juvenile Fillies Stakes on Sept. 8, going one mile.

Taylor Made Sales Agency consigned Bellavinino as agent for owner C2 Racing Stable. She was made available for inspection prior to the sale at the barn of trainer Saffie Joseph, Jr.

“This filly was a win-win for me,” Heiligbrodt said. “She’s a stakes-quality racehorse, so I can enjoy running her, but ultimately, she’ll be a great fit with my new stallion, Cogburn. I have horses with Saffie, so I was aware she was in the sale through my connections in that barn. The digital sales create convenient opportunities to buy a horse like this.”

Bill Heiligbrodt, along with his wife Corinne have over three decades of experience in the Thoroughbred business, and their stable is currently led by the aforementioned Cogburn, a son of Not This Time who set a North American record time for 5 ½ furlongs over the turf in winning the Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes at Saratoga Race Course.

The Houston, Texas-based couple’s best runners to date also include champion sprinter Mitole, Grade 1 winner Yaupon, and Grade 3 winners Cinco Charlie, Ryvit, and Mighty Mischief.

Entries for the Inglis Digital USA October Sale are open now, and will close Monday, Oct. 21. The catalog will be released Friday, Oct. 25, and the horses will sell Tuesday, Oct. 29.

To enter a horse in the October sale, or to register as a bidder, visit www.inglisdigitalusa.com

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