2025 Easter Yearlings Backed by Pedigree Data

Are you looking to make smarter breeding and buying decisions this Easter? This article dives into six top yearlings with the best statistical backing — all verified using G1 Goldmine’s proven tools.

The Inglis Easter Yearling Sale is Australia’s premier sale, known for producing elite performers who go on to win at the highest level. From recent stars like The Autumn Sun, Wild Ruler, and Quick Thinker, Easter graduates have a proven habit of rising to the top.

At G1 Goldmine, we believe that pedigree patterns reveal success before it hits the track. That’s why we’ve applied our Impact Profile algorithm, which measures how individual crosses within a pedigree have outperformed expectations. The algorithm highlights six of the most compelling lots in the 2025 catalogue.

These lots stood out for their Match Types, strike rates, and high number of Gold and Green cells. Each Gold or Green cell represents one of twenty pedigree crosses that has outperformed expectations. Our studies show that the likelihood of producing a stakes performer increases as the number of Gold and Green cells increases within a pedigree. It’s that simple: buy yearlings with Gold and Green cells to increase your chances — and reduce your risk.

Lot 380 – Colt by I Am Invincible x Forever Loved (NZ)

Vendor: Newgate Farm

Match Type: Perfect Match

Impact Profile: 2 Gold, 13 Green

Sire SW/Rnrs %: 9.31% | Nick SW/Rnrs %: 15.38%

Pedigree Profile: 3YO Sprinter-Miler

This pedigree profile highlights a strong pattern of success over 1200m to 1600m, with the majority of stakes winners performing at their best as three-year-olds. There’s notable balance across both sexes, though male performers show slightly more consistency across sprint and mile trips. With peak returns seen in that 3YO sprint-to-mile range, this is a profile geared toward commercial speed and classic season potential.

This colt brings together one of the sale’s most compelling statistical combinations. He’s flagged as a Perfect Match and backed by a powerful Impact Profile featuring 2 Gold and 13 Green cells — a strong indicator of a pedigree with repeatable success. The cross has delivered top-tier runners, including Media Sensation (G1) and Muthmir (G2), pointing to the proven upside.

Dam Insight: Forever Loved (NZ) was a quality race mare with black-type credentials, winning the G3 Carbine Club Stakes and placing in the G1 Vinery Stud Stakes, giving this colt a balanced blend of speed and depth.

Did you know? I Am Invincible continues to dominate Australian stallion ranks with over 100 individual stakes winners. He is known for producing early types with elite 2YO and 3YO performance. His stock is as versatile as it is valuable—this colt fits the mould perfectly.

Lot 397 – Filly by I Am Invincible x Haraka (IRE)

Vendor: Vinery Stud

Match Type: Perfect Match

Impact Profile: 0 Gold, 11 Green

Sire SW/Rnrs %: 9.31% | Nick SW/Rnrs %: 11.48%

Pedigree Profile: 3YO Miler

This profile reveals a strong weighting toward three-year-old performance over distances of 1200m to 1600m, with additional depth extending slightly beyond the mile. Both male and female stakes winners have excelled in this range, with a slight edge in performance from females at 1200m. The cross shows consistency and reliability around middle-distance trips, making it ideal for classic-season targets.

This filly boasts a Perfect Match rating and an impressive 11 Green cells, reflecting a highly consistent cross with a strong track record of delivering stakes-level performers. The pedigree excels at middle-distance trips, with a clear pattern of success in the 3YO mile range — making her one of the more reliable types in the catalogue.

Dam Insight: Haraka (IRE) is out of a Sadler’s Wells mare by Danehill Dancer, bringing elite European depth to the page. While lightly raced herself, she descends from a family wealthy in black type, adding further international appeal to this filly’s profile.

Vendor Note: Vinery Stud offers this filly from one of the most statistically repeatable crosses available — and the data is backing it up.

Lot 280 – Filly by Ole Kirk x Apicius

Vendor: Evergreen Stud Farm

Match Type: 20/20 Match

Impact Profile: 2 Gold, 3 Green

Sire SW/Rnrs %: 22.22% | Grandsire Nick SW/Rnrs %: 6.98%

Pedigree Profile: 3YO Sprinter

The profile shows a sharp performance concentration over 1000m to 1200m, particularly at three years of age. The data reflects a clear sprinting orientation, with limited evidence of stakes-level success beyond 1400m. Both males and females have performed well at shorter trips, but this pedigree has truly excelled at the sharper end of the distance spectrum.

This Ole Kirk filly earns a 20/20 Match rating and carries a compact yet potent Impact Profile with 2 Gold and 3 Green cells, signalling early potential and proven patterns of success. The pedigree is shaped for sprint distances, with most comparable stakes winners striking at 1000m to 1400m as 3YOs — the ideal profile for a precocious and fast early type.

Dam Insight: Apicius, by Redoute’s Choice, was stakes-placed at two and represents a strong female family. This cross injects speed and class, anchored by Danehill-line strength on both sides of the page.

Sire Snapshot: Ole Kirk is off to a sharp start at stud with a standout 22.22% SW-to-runners strike rate, and as a G1-winning son of Written Tycoon, his first crop is attracting real attention from buyers chasing performance and value.

Lot 310 – Colt by Zoustar x Bryony

Vendor: Widden Stud

Match Type: 20/20 Match

Impact Profile: 5 Gold, 8 Green

Sire SW/Rnrs %: 6.12% | Nick SW/Rnrs %: 10.34%

Pedigree Profile: 3YO Sprinter

This pedigree was built around 1200m in success, with most stakes performers peaking at three-year-olds. While there’s a small presence at 1400m and 1600m, most similar profiles have delivered their best over sprint trips. The chart also shows balanced performance across sexes, reinforcing its versatility within the short-course range.

Dam Insight: By Fastnet Rock, Bryony adds depth and quality through a family that includes black-type performers across both hemispheres. Her influence amplifies the potential for versatility and residual value.

Sire Snapshot: Zoustar remains a powerhouse for sprint-to-mile performers and continues to deliver on both local and international fronts. His influence shows no signs of slowing — and this colt fits the mould.

Lot 239 – Filly by Too Darn Hot x Under Lights

Vendor: HP Thoroughbreds

Match Type: 20/20 Match

Impact Profile: 2 Gold, 5 Green

Sire SW/Rnrs %: 8.53% | Nick SW/Rnrs %: 10.00%

Pedigree Profile: 3YO-4YO Miler-Middle Distance

This versatile pedigree has substantial success between 1600m and 2000m, particularly across 3YO and 4YO seasons. Meaningful stakes performance from both males and females indicates depth and adaptability across middle distances. The profile suggests a horse capable of progressing and performing beyond a single campaign — ideal for buyers targeting black-type longevity.

This filly brings together a highly progressive cross, flagged as a 20/20 Match and backed by 2 Gold and 5 Green cells in the Impact Profile. The pedigree leans toward middle-distance success, with most stakes winners emerging around the 1600m mark as 3YOs — an ideal setup for sustained upside through the classic season.

Dam Insight: Under Lights is by Starspangledbanner and descends from a European black-type family. Her speed influence, combined with the stamina and class of Too Darn Hot, makes this filly a fascinating prospect.

Sire Note: Too Darn Hot has quickly proven his worth at stud, delivering a strong 8.53% SW-to-runners strike rate, and his progeny are already making waves across Europe and Australasia.

Lot 303 – Colt by Pinatubo (IRE) x Bo Bardi

Vendor: Coolmore Stud

Match Type: 20/20 Match

Impact Profile: 1 Gold, 6 Green

Sire SW/Rnrs %: 1.89% | Grandsire Nick SW/Rnrs %: 10.26%

Pedigree Profile: 3YO-4YO Miler-Middle Distance

This pedigree shows a wide spread of success from 1400m to 2000m, with a noticeable concentration at 1600m in the 3YO and 4YO age groups. Stakes winners have emerged consistently across male and female categories, suggesting a well-rounded, adaptable cross suited to classic mile and middle-distance campaigns. This is a pedigree that blends class with progression.

By first-season sire Pinatubo (IRE), this colt is one of the more interesting international profiles in the sale. Rated a 20/20 Match and showing 1 Gold and 6 Green cells, the Impact Profile suggests his pedigree strongly aligns with past stakes winners, particularly those successful around 1400m to 1600m as 3YOs.

Dam Insight: Bo Bardi is a city-winning daughter of Fastnet Rock and a granddaughter of multiple Group winner Aqua D’Amore. It’s a family full of class, offering a potent blend of speed and depth on the dam’s side.

Sire Watch: Pinatubo was the World Champion 2YO and is among his generation's most exciting shuttle stallions. With a rapidly building profile in Europe, early southern hemisphere success could accelerate demand for his progeny.

Why Impact Matters

The Impact Profile identifies which pedigree combinations outperform expectations. Gold cells represent crosses in the top 10% of all outcomes, while green cells sit within the top 30%. The more gold and green, the greater the chance your horse is backed by statistical precedent, not just hope.

At G1 Goldmine, we give breeders and buyers the tools to decode success before the results arrive.

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