Inglis has taken over the US’s leading online auction company

The success of Inglis Digital has led it to America with the Australian auction house announcing the takeover and rebrand of leading online thoroughbred auction company Wanamaker's.

The new operation will be known as Inglis Digital USA.

Wanamaker's has surged to the forefront of innovation in the North American online thoroughbred auction space, conducting monthly auctions for horses of all ages since June 2020.

Inglis Digital has hosted online sales for seven years with an average of 300 horses offered every two weeks, grossing over $90 million per year (Australian).

"Innovation and technology have been at the forefront of our business operations in Australia, which is home to the world's second-biggest thoroughbred market, so I'm therefore delighted to announce our investment in the world's largest thoroughbred market via Wanamaker's and the launch of Inglis Digital USA,'' Inglis's managing director Mark Webster said.

"During my time as managing director of Inglis, Australia's leading thoroughbred auction house for the past 150 years, I have witnessed the rapid globalisation of thoroughbred racing, breeding, and, of course, trading and never before have racing jurisdictions felt so connected or empowered.

"This is such an exciting opportunity and it's been an absolute delight to work with the Wanamaker's team behind the scenes to be able to create this rebrand as we aim to make Inglis Digital USA the largest and most successful online trading platform in the Northern Hemisphere.''

Under the new ownership platform, Wanamaker's co-founder and incumbent CEO Liza Hendriks will remain with the company as CEO, Inglis Digital USA, and be based out of Lexington, Kentucky.

Hendriks will be joined in the venture by senior director of sales and recruitment Kyle Wilson, formerly assistant director of sales development with Keeneland. Kelly Brophey, owner of Clarity Bloodstock, will serve as director of sales operations.

"We couldn't be more delighted to announce our partnership with the esteemed auction house, Inglis," Hendriks said.

"As we embark on this exciting journey together, I am personally thrilled to continue serving as CEO, with our newly formed team.

"Digital sales in the American market have already proven immensely beneficial, offering year-round trading opportunities and eliminating the need for horses to endure extensive travel for physical sales."