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Subdued lead-up to Magic Millions, but horsepower set to draw buyers’ attention
Majority of big players expected to flex their muscle on the Gold Coast in search of next racetrack star This time last year, leading industry figure John Messara was upbeat about the prospects of a buoyant market at the Magic Millions Yearling Sale, a prediction which came to fruition, but this year the Arrowfield principal... Read More
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Which of the ‘Big Three’ will stand tall in the market’s eyes at the Magic Millions sale?
High-profile freshman stallions Trapeze Artist, The Autumn Sun and Justify under the microscope The fail-safe commercial mating plan for breeders is to turn to first season sires as, inevitably, the yearling market gravitates towards what’s new and the respective stallions’ racetrack deeds are still fresh in the memory of prospective owners. In the breeding season... Read More
Magic Millions calling as tenacious Miss Hellfire gets Hellbent on the board
Snowdens to be double-handed in $2 million feature after Newgate-bred filly’s Aquis Gold Pearl victory Hellbent (I Am Invincible) chalked up his first winner yesterday and the filly who provided the Yarraman Park-based stallion with his maiden victory, Miss Hellfire, will be aiming to hand the young sire immediate stakes success when she backs up... Read More
Breeders hoping for last-minute pedigree updates as juveniles vye for Magic Millions berth
Honey Pot targets Aquis Gold Pearl but Spiritualised remains in danger of missing a Gold Coast Nugget start Timing can be everything at a horse sale and for Three Bridges Thoroughbreds, it could be impeccable, whereas for a graduate of fellow Victorian breeder Musk Creek Farm, time could be running out. Talented Spirit Of Boom... Read More
Neasham calls on Jelfs’ eye to source next stable stars at Magic Millions
Former Sky Racing mounting yard analyst moves into bloodstock, acting as an independent consultant to Group 1-winning trainer Former Sky Racing mounting yard analyst Lizzie Jelfs will act as an independent consultant to trainer Annabel Neasham in the selection of yearlings during next week’s Magic Millions Gold Coast sale. Renowned for a sharp eye with... Read More
Milestone for Telemon as stud present first Gold Coast yearling draft
Dan and Rae Fletcher-owned Queensland operation will also launch first yearlings by globetrotting Group 1 winner Jungle Cat ‘Building’ is the operative word for Telemon Thoroughbreds’ principal Dan Fletcher and next week the flourishing Queensland stud will add a sizable new brick to its ever-strengthening structure when they present their first draft at the Magic... Read More