World record: Winx's first foal sells for eye-watering AU$10m

The filly, sired by Coolmore's champion stallion, Pierro entered the ring at 2.20pm and bidding started at AU$2m (€1.2m) and she was sold three minutes later for AU$10m (€6.1m)

WORLD BEATER: Debbie Kepitis bought the first daughter of Winx by Pierro for an amazing AU$10m to the bid of Woppitt Bloodstock. The filly will be trained by Chris Waller.

THE only living foal of champion mare Winx sold for AU$10m (€6.1m) on Monday at a Sydney auction, an Australian record for a thoroughbred yearling.

The 18-month-old filly, sired by Coolmore Stud's champion stallion Pierro, saw bidding begin at AU$2m (€1.2m) at the annual Inglis Easter Yearling Sale in Sydney, with Australian Debbie Kepitis' Woppitt Bloodstock ultimately successful, fending off interest from America, Japan and Europe.