Cranbourne trainer, Michael Kent, had to fend off strong opposition to secure the top lot of the four day Inglis Premier Yearling Sale, when he paid $250,000 for a quality bay colt by Teofilo, from San Cristobel.

The colt was offered by Tyreel Stud at Agnes Banks, founded by the late Jim Fleming and retained by the Fleming family.

Teofilo, by the Epsom Derby winner, Galileo, he stands at Darley’s Aberdeen property in Hunter Valley. He was acclaimed champion two year old in Europe when he won at his only five starts.

The colt is from San Cristobel by the current premier sire, Fastnet Rock, she won over 900 metres as a two year old, with an outstanding pedigree, it is possible the colt could be a Golden Slipper aspirant this time next year, he has all the quality.

Lot 43