Despite the pandemic and uncertain economic future, there seems to be a note of optimism as the first yearling sale of the season gets underway on the Gold Coast on Tuesday.
For whatever reason, it seems that the rich became a whole lot richer in the past 12 months. Magic Millions will be hoping that patrons will bring those surplus dollars laying around in the bank earning one percent interest to invest in some quality bloodstock.
Her is a sample of some of the yearlings expected to find support in the market on the opening day.
Lot 4 b f Snitzel x Zennista by Zenno Rob Roy consigned by Baramul Stud
Baramul Stud’s Paul Thompson says this is their best draft ever to the Magic Millions and what a way to kick off.
This is a daughter of a crack racemare whose nine wins included a trio of Group IIIs and was runner-up in the Group 1 NZ Oaks.
Lot 5 b f Siyouni (FR) x Zerkela by Cape Cross consigned by Arrowfield Stud
By the reigning Champion sire of France out of a mare from the family of The Aga Khan’s great racemare, European Horse Of The Year, Zarkava, this filly has great residual value.
Lot 7 b c I Am Invincible x Zighy Bay (USA) by Tapit consigned by Attunga Stud
From a family that has Group 1 winners around the world, this powerfully made colt is a half-brother to the Group 1 South Australia Derby winner Qafila (Not A Single Doubt) who was sold here in 2017 for $450,000.
Lot 8 b f Written Tycoon x Zrinski by Redoute’s Choice consigned by Newhaven Park
By the hottest stallion around, this filly is the first foal of a winning daughter of the Group 1 VRC Oaks heroine Brazilian Pulse.
Lot 20 b c Written Tycoon x Afleet Esprit by Bel Esprit consigned by Vinery Stud
Bred on the same cross as the Group 1 MRC Caulfield Guineas and Group 1 ATC Golden Rose Stakes winner Ole Kirk this colt is out of a top racemare whose five wins included the Group II MRC Thousand Guineas Prelude.
Lot 65 b c Pariah x Astrophysical Jet (GB) by Dubawi consigned by Attunga Stud
Some very encouraging reports on the first crop of Pariah and this colt was his most expensive weanling when knocked down for $105,000.
His dam was a dual Group III winner in Britain and is a half-sister to Group III winner and Group 1 placed Know It All, and the Group III winner Coral Wave. From the great Highclere family of Nashwan and Deep Impact.
Lot 100 b f I Am Invincible x Bidii Babe by Not A Single Doubt consigned by Yarraman Park Stud
First foal of a very precocious mare, a stakes-winner of five races who was a $150,000 purchase at this sale in 2014.
Lot 113 b f I Am Invincible x Bonaria by Redoute’s Choice consigned by Widden Stud
Third foal of a Group 1 winning half-sister to Group III STC Sweet Embrace Stakes winner and Group 1 MRC Oakleigh Plate and Group 1 MVRC Australia Stakes winner Legally Bay the dam of Merchant Navy and Jolie Bay.
Lot 115 br c Snitzel x Bonny O’Reilly by O’Reilly consigned by Widden Stud.
First foal of mare who won eight of her 16 starts including the Listed BRC Helen Coughlan Stakes and was Group II placed. Dame is a three-quarter sister to Group II AJC Stan Fox Stakes winner Rare Insight the dam of Group I Coolmore Classic winner Steps In Time.
From the great Waikato Stud family of multiple Group 1 winners Glamour Puss and Vision And Power.
Lot 130 b c Zoustar x Calcatta by Tale Of The Cat consigned by Edinburgh Park
Dam won the SAJC Dequetteville Stakes and her first three foals are all winners headed by the Listed stakes-winners Tanker and Lady Naturaliste.
Lot 144 b f I Am Invincible x Catalonia by Flying Spur consigned by Tyreel Stud
Sister to the $750,000 yearling Espaaniyah who won the $500,000 MVRC Inglis Banner (RL) on debut.
Dam is a stakes-placed half-sister to Group III winner Jorda (Exceed And Excel) and stakes-placed Pursuits (Lonhro)
Lot 151 b c Snitzel x Chateau Cheval by High Chaparral consigned by Baramul Stud
Second foal of an accomplished High Chaparral mare who is a half-sister to Group 1 winner and successful sire Casino Prince as well as the Group III winner Tagus and Listed winners Lord Of The Land and Metallurgical.
Dams first foal by Fastnet Rock sold to Tom Magnier here last year for $420,000 and is in the stable of Tom Dabernig and Ben Hayes.
Lot 159 b f I Am Invincible x Choose by Starcraft consigned by Yarraman Park Stud
Second foal of a mare that was a 6-time winner and Group III placed three times.
A sister to this filly was purchased at this sale last year by Waller Racing/Mulcaster Bloodstock/Raffles Racing for $600,000.
Lot 161 ch c Written Tycoon x Choux Diva by Thorn Park consigned by Tyreel Stud
Second foal of a 3-time winning sister to 5-time Group 1 winner Jimmy Choux and a half-sister to Group 1 winner Miss Wilson.
Lot 173 br f Written Tycoon x Cocoa Doll by More Than Ready consigned by Mill Park
Dam is a metropolitan winning half-sister to Group II ATC Percy Sykes Stakes, Group III Widden Stakes and Magic Millions 2YO Classic winner Away Game and the Listed SAJC Dequetteville Stakes winner Modern Wonder
Lot 176 b f Snitzel x Colorado Claire by Hussonet
Half-brother to Group II ATC Todman Stakes winner Gunnison. Dam is a Group II winning half-sister to Group II winner Moonovermanhattan.
