Sales

‘The whole thing feels more vibrant and dynamic’ – showtime on the Gold Coast as major players descend on Magic Millions

Magic Millions certainly know how to put on a show. Festivities during the Gold Coast Carnival range from a quiz night to a celebrity polo match, sportsmans’ lunches, an exhibition gallop on the beach and a golf day.  And that’s not to mention a feature race meeting with prize-money worth a colossal $13.25 million.  However,... Read More

‘It’s probably the best group of horses we’ve taken to this sale’

Fresh from topping the averages again last year and buoyed by a string of stakes results for its produce this season, Segenhoe Stud is primed for a strong Magic Millions Yearling Sale with a draft Peter O’Brien rates as the best group on type his historic farm has taken to the Gold Coast. While O’Brien... Read More

December (Late) Online Sale concludes 2025 business for Inglis

Two well-related mares stole the show during the Inglis Digital December (Late) Online Sale that closed on Wednesday, selling for $140,000 each in the final auction of 2025. Merry Angelore (Smart Missile) – a sister to Group 3 winner Aviatress – sold to Victorian Andy Grant of APG Invest while Group 1 winner Ruthless Dame’s... Read More

Inglis Easter Yearling Sale preview released

Countless headline acts are scheduled to take their place at next year’s Inglis Easter Yearling Sale, with Inglis revealing a small selection of the pedigrees set to be featured at the Sydney auction on Friday. While the Snitzel (Redoute’s Choice) colt out of Winx (Street Cry) will undoubtedly draw extraordinary attention, he is one of... Read More

‘That was more than my wildest dreams!’ – Barnavara tops Tattersalls December Mares Sale at 4.8 million

Fast-improving filly Barnavara (Calyx) – who delivered Jessica Harrington a breakthrough elite-level win in the Prix de l’Opera (Gr 1, 2400m) – added another extraordinary chapter to her story on Tuesday evening when topping the Tattersalls December Mares Sale at 4,800,000gns (approx. AU$10.18 million).  Consigned by Baroda Stud, Barnavara became the highest-priced filly in training... Read More

‘It’s a phenomenal pedigree’ – Japan Cup hero Calandagan’s half-sister tops day one of December Mares at 850,000gns

It was standing room only inside the famous Park Paddocks auditorium for the first instalment of this year’s Sceptre Sessions on Monday evening. Despite the big turnout in the ring, the lion’s share of the action came online as Ace Stud spent 2,462,000gns on six new recruits. The haul was headed by Overbury Stud’s Caliyza... Read More