Magic Millions National Sale Entries Open

Media Release - Thursday Feb 29

Entries for the Southern Hemisphere's premier breeding stock sale, the Magic Millions Gold Coast National, are now open.

The auction that leads all industry benchmarks in delivering owners the best returns and the biggest buying benches will be held from May 23 at Australia's holiday playground.

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Forbidden Love topped the MM Broodmare Sale last year at $4.1million.

NATIONAL WEANLING SALE
(23-24 May)

The undisputed number one sale of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere for vendors, buyers and success at all levels.

This sale produced almost double the number of $100,000 plus lots than the next best sale last year.

Over the past three years the National Weanling Sale average price is 49.8% higher than any other in the country. In 2023 the sale boasted buyers at all levels with over 100 individual buyers at prices up to $50,000.

NATIONAL BROODMARE SALE
(28-30 May)

The real facts and figures prove the National Broodmare Sale is THE place to sell your stock.

The world renowned sale delivers the best buyers – with 44 international buyers and 199 locals spending over $107.8 million in 2023. Over the past four years the sale has produced 64 million dollar plus lots, and in 2023 Magic Millions' top 79 racefillies and broodmares averaged $814,683 - 45 per cent more than the next best sale's 79 lot catalogue.

NATIONAL YEARLING SALE
(4-5 June) 

The Gold Coast National Yearling Sale attracts buyers chasing the last Eastern States opportunity to buy lots eligible for the $20.79 million Magic Millions Race Series. At the 2023 sale 20 vendors achieved 100 per cent clearance and the top 50 lots averaged $119,300.

Premium lots were well found with a top price of $750,000. Last year's sale boasted 164 individual buyers and 20 per cent were purchased by international buyers. 

"As we prepare for the next breeding season, we invite you to participate in the Southern Hemisphere’s most important breeding stock sale with a transparent and consistent commission structure that delivers more buyers at all levels with our team’s established worldwide marketing expertise," Magic Millions Managing Director Barry Bowditch said. 

"The Magic Millions National Sale is positioned to provide you with the opportunity to trade bloodstock with complete confidence."

"Approaching winter there is no more magical place to be than the Gold Coast. The National Sale also coincides with the Queensland Racing Carnival with $28 million in prizemoney distributed including 55 black type features." 

"For the first time in 2024, the Carnival includes the inaugural edition of the $1 million Magic Millions National 2YO Classic, a brand new feature race in the Magic Millions Race Series which headlines a night racemeeting at the Gold Coast Turf Club on Friday 24 May, following the conclusion of the National Weanling Sale."

Entries for the 2024 Magic Millions Gold Coast National Sale close on Friday 22 March.

For more information click here to download the Gold Coast National Sales Series brochure or head to our website to nominate.

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