Nutrien Classic horse sale at Tamworth breaks Australasian sales records

An Australian performance horse sale that shattered records over the past week is being described as "mind blowing" by those involved.

The 2022 Nutrien Classic in Tamworth grossed more than $17 million across five days of selling, making it the most valuable event in the auction's 15-year history.

Three-year-old filly Bad in Black fetched the highest price of $550,000, breaking all Australasian sale records for a performance horse.

The stunning black mare was sired by Stevie Rey Von, the progeny of iconic stallion Metallic Cat.

Bad in Black's owner, Holly Clayden of Loomberah Lodge Performance Horses, said she was still getting her head around the record.

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Article written by: Lara Webster and Kemii Maguire