WHAT'S ON AT THE CHAIRMAN'S SALE
An evening filled with unmissable action
The Inglis Chairman’s Sale is Australasia’s most prestigious breeding stock auction, offering an extraordinary line-up of high-class fillies and mares in a truly unforgettable setting.
This exclusive black-tie evening promises world-class hospitality, live entertainment, and an atmosphere of refined celebration — where fine dining meets elite bloodstock in spectacular fashion.
A catalogue full of stars
Chayan, Benedetta, Provence, Arabian Summer, Philia, Ahha Ahha, Appin Girl, Cashel Palace, Coco Jamboo, Cosmonova, Dark Glitter, Eternal Flame, Good Banter, Infancy, In Flight, Jennilala, Just Feelin’ Lucky, Mare Of Mt Buller, Miss Icelandic, Snow In May, Spicy Martini, Terra Mater, The Black Cloud, The Playwright, Tiger Shark, Vestas etc.
The Chairman's Sale commences at 4pm AEST, with live coverage available on our website and social media channels from 3:30pm.
The Taste of Things to Come
As you arrive, enjoy a refreshing SoHi Pink Lotus Spritz to set the tone for the evening. After the sale, head ringside for a Highbrow Espresso Martini to keep the celebrations flowing.
New for 2026, don’t miss the Vesper Royale Mini Martini, served from the back of the iconic SoHi Defender, perfectly paired with a premium caviar bump for a truly elevated experience.
Fashion & Style
The incredibly talented Alexandra Nea will be capturing the night in real time, sketching guests’ outfits throughout the evening to keep as mementos throughout the evening. The vendor and buyer of the top lot will also receive a custom illustrated magnum of Pommery to commemorate the occasion.
New for 2026, the Inglis Beauty Bar will be on hand offering complimentary hair and makeup touch-ups, so you can stay polished from start to finish.
Feel free to browse the Camillo Hats Pop-Up, featuring a curated collection of handcrafted Panama hats with a style to suit every look and the M.J. Bale Pop-Up Store will also be onsite, showcasing a refined selection of menswear for the occasion. Keep an eye out for the M.J. Bale team who will be giving away vouchers valued at up to $250 to be spent in the Pop-Up Store.
Opening Hours
Alexandra Nea 3.30pm - 7pm
Inglis Beauty Bar 3.30pm - 6.30pm
Camillio Hats Pop-Up 9am - 9pm
M.J. Bale Pop-Up Store 12pm - 8pm
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Capture your Chairman's arrival moment
Capture your Chairman’s arrival moment on the Sales Auditorium Concourse from 3.30pm
More than a sale, it's a spectacle
Join us in the auditorium from 3:30pm as the afternoon begins with the talented Mimi on piano. Arrive early to enjoy a Pommery champagne or SoHi cocktail and enjoy the atmosphere before the sale begins.
Post-sale, enjoy the magnificent duelling pianos — bringing great energy and getting everyone onto the dance floor.
Be sure to submit your song requests for duelling pianos to media@inglis.com.au
Prepare to be entertained
Can’t make it in person? No problem. Tune in to Sale Day Live hosted by Emma Freedman and Ben Way to capture all of the action in the sale ring, as well as interviews with leading vendors and buyers courtesy of roving reporter Jemma Cutting.
A dedicated Preview Show featuring highlight lots will commence at 3.30pm
Dress to impress and be in to win
On the night of the Inglis Chairman’s Sale, the best dressed guests will be in the running for some exceptional prizes.
Pommery returns as the official Champagne partner for 2026
On the night of the Inglis Chairman’s Sale, Pommery will once again open the sale in style with a champagne tower and sabrage moment.
To top it off, the buyer and vendor of the top lot will receive a beautifully personalised Pommery magnum.
Post-Sale Soirée
After the last lot exits the ring, join us for the official Post-Sale Soirée in the auditorium, with SoHi cocktails and great music to carry celebrations throughout the evening.
