Fourteen-time Group 1 winner tops day one of National Broodmare sale as records tumble after extraordinary session’s trade It promised to be a day like no other and it delivered, so much so it prompted industry figures to label yesterday’s opening session of the Magic Millions Gold Coast National Broodmare Sale as the most extraordinary... Read More

Changing face of Australian market on show as Arcadia Queen and Melody Belle headline day one Further proof of a market squeeze, spurred on by high-end weanlings realising yearling prices, could flow on to the breeding stock sales as buyers shut out of the foal segment seek race fillies or mares in foal in order... Read More

Experienced trainer recounts champion mare’s early days at Te Akau as she prepares for sales ring Champion mare Melody Belle (Commands), one of the rare gems to be offered at this week’s star-studded Magic MIllions Gold Coast National Broodmare Sale, has been credited with helping shape the stunning career trajectory of New Zealand trainer Jamie... Read More

Record two days of trade, but is the changing market dynamic here to stay? In the immediate aftermath of an extraordinary Magic Millions National Weanling Sale stakeholders remain divided about whether the frenzied competition for young stock would permanently change the dynamic of the Australian foal market. Vendors, buyers and the auction house itself had... Read More

$1 million I Am Invincible colt bought to race as market skyrockets on day one Buyers seeking quality racing prospects have dominated a dramatic and at times emotional day’s trade at the Magic Millions Gold Coast National Sale in a session which saw a $1 million weanling sold in the southern hemisphere for just the... Read More