Tuesday, 12 February 2019: The demand for progeny by Star Witness continued when a filly by the proven sire made the top price on Day 3 of Sydney's Classic Yearling Sale on Monday.

Offered by Newhaven Park, the filly from Madam Nash was popular with buyers pre-sale and went for $350,000, selling to Orbis Bloodstock.
It was the highlight on a day when the overall sale clearance improved to 82% at an average of $77,909 with one day of Book 1 remaining.
The filly will remain in Australia and be trained by Kim Waugh for Orbis, a Hong Kong-based company.
At the conclusion of Day 3, Orbis is the leading buyer at the sale, having purchased 11 individual lots for $1,590,000.
Today’s top lot for Star Witness sees the Widden stallion feature in two of the top three lots for the sale overall, including the sale topper to date at $400,000.
Equal second top lot was a Dissident x Keep Me Warm colt from Sledmere Stud, purchased by George Moore for $280,000.

STATISTICS
Lots sold: 436
Clearance Rate: 82%
Average Price: $77,909
Median Price: $55,000
Top Price: $400,000
Gross: $33,968,500