Coolmore land $2 million Frankel colt as records broken during the Magic Millions opener
Good vibes ahead of the Gold Coast Yearling Sale translated into a lively opening session on Tuesday, with three seven-figure lots capping a decidedly solid and international Magic Millions market. The auctioneer described Segenhoe Stud’s son of Frankel (Galileo) as “a seven-figure colt all day long,” and that prediction proved spot on as the well-related... Read More
TIME FOR MAGIC
Confidence high as the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale gets under way Australasia’s yearling sale season kicks off on Tuesday at Magic Millions on the Gold Coast, with prominent vendors expecting a similar auction to last year’s, with “satisfactory” outcomes despite expected softness at the lower end. The 2025 Gold Coast sale returned numbers... Read More
Outside the square
The sole New Zealand stakes race last weekend took place at Ellerslie, the last meeting at the track before the big Karaka Millions night, set for January 24. Named after former New Zealand Derby (Gr 1, 2400m) winner Gingernuts (Iffraaj), the Gingernuts Salver (Listed, 2100m) provides a preview of Derby aspirants as it is not... Read More
‘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
Little Paradise, Invincible Ibis impress as Zac Purton slots five-timer at Sha Tin
Little Paradise (Toronado) and Invincible Ibis (Hellbent) remain locked on course for a Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m) showdown on February 1 after the pair posted emphatic victories at Sha Tin on Sunday as Zac Purton dominated with five wins. Little Paradise crowned Purton’s quintet and the eight-time champion Purton was effusive in his praise... Read More
‘I will run naked to Sydney and back if he’s not a good stallion!’ – rave reviews for Anamoe’s debut Gold Coast yearlings
On paper, first-crop sire Anamoe (Street Boss) appears to have everything going for him. And, on the evidence of chat around the Magic Millions complex in the build up to this week’s Gold Coast Yearling Sale, plenty of noted judges expect the top-class colt to deliver on that considerable potential. Godolphin’s homebred son of Street... Read More