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Arcadia Queen sells for $3.2 million in crowning moment for Magic Millions broodmare auction as unprecedented trade sees $142 million traded
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
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Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale set to close with a bang
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
Belle shines on Magic day at the Gold Coast
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
Treasure trove of quality mares to light up Magic Millions sales ring
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
Melody Belle displayed special qualities right from day one: Autridge
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
‘Extraordinary’ Magic Millions National Weanling Sale closes on a high
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