In a unique bit of seller transparency, a former six-figure colt has been sold in Australia's Inglis January Online Sale after the previous owner found his “abnormally large testicles” may have restricted his on-track performance.
Morethannumberone, a 5-year-old Australian-born son of More Than Ready, sold Wednesday for AUS$31,000 (US$23,986), after bringing AUS$375,000 (US$290,003) as a yearling.
In the time between sales, Morethannumberone won one of 14 starts, and made AUS $46,530 (US$35,982). He previously raced for Hong Kong-based owner Barry Lee, and he was trained by Gary and John Moore.
The colt's listing on the Inglis website read as follows:
“Morethannumberone has been a model of consistency this preparation with plenty more to give to his new connections.
“His current owner has elected to go to auction with Morethannumberone as he has not qualified for Hong Kong importation. Having been reluctant to geld Morethannumberone, it is believed that his new connections may reap the rewards from the removal of his abnormally large testicles, that have been deemed to cause restriction.
“Morethannumberone is straight forward to train, clean limbed, and rarely will leave feed. Has performed and trained well, and without any hinderance, with the utilization of a Tongue Tie and Cross-Noseband.”
In an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald, assistant trainer James Moore said the frank assessment of the colt's unique hindrance was part of the stable's “branding” efforts to present its commitment to transparency. Moore was hopeful that new owner Michael Costa Racing might return the horse to their barn.
“He is a lovely horse and if he gets gelded, we think there is a lot of improvement left in him,” he said. “We just wanted people to know that and whether he's with us or someone else I'm sure the next owner will have a lot of fun.”
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