Impeccably-bred stallion Polarmore will be a new addition to the sire ranks on the NSW north coast this year.

A $1.2million price for Golden Slipper winner Polar Success highlighted a successful opening to the 2009 Inglis Australian Weanling & Breeding Stock Sale, where close to $6million was traded.

The Johnson Family unreserved dispersal at the Inglis Australian Weanling & Breeding Stock Sale to be held in Sydney over the three days of June 25, 26 and 28 offers a rare opportunity to purchase from a highly commercial broodmare band which has been built up by the late Mr Stan Johnson and his son Bruce over the last 15 years.

Keen Commander is a noted speedster who will need to show his usual pace from a wide gate to cross this strong Galaxy field. While he was second in this race last year there is plenty of speed drawn under him. More>>>

Trainer John O'Shea believes the best is yet to come from Jessicabeel starting with Saturday's Adrian Knox Stakes.