Booming bloodstock sales underline increased interest in racehorse ownership, says economist Do the extraordinary numbers paid for bloodstock in 2021 stack up? Or will there be blood on the floor if, and when, there is a correction of the Australian thoroughbred market in the years to come? That is the question being pondered by many... Read More

A $3.2 million deal for champion Arcadia Queen (Pierro) reached two days after she was initially passed in has brought to a close a frenzied Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale; the culmination of a three-day $142 million bloodstock spending spree, never before witnessed in Australasia. Arrowfield Stud agreed to terms to buy Western Australian owner-breeder... Read More

Strong day two trade as Quilista heads to Cressfield with $1 million price tag Barry Bowditch is predicting a big finish to the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale after a relative calm came over the Gold Coast auction ring yesterday in a strong but steady session in which one mare hit seven figures, the 19th... Read More

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