Opportunity Knocks - Adelaide to Deliver Again in 2026

Media Release - Wednesday Jan 21

One of the Southern Hemisphere's most regarded and best producing auctions is ready to deliver more life changing moments this March with the online release of a quality catalogue for 2026.

From local legends to international champions, the Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale is sale where "opportunity knocks" and the smart buyers answer with incredible consequences.

$12.8million earner Private Eye is the pin up boy for Magic Millions Adelaide - image Grant Courtney

A 412 lot catalogue has been assembled for the Morphettville based auction over two days, Thursday 19 and Friday 20 March.

"The Adelaide Yearling Sale is so highly regarded by all industry players," Magic Millions Managing Director Barry Bowditch said. "From our vendors to our buyers - whether trainers, owners or traders - it's the sale that keeps producing." 

"The reigning European Champion Sprinter Asfoora could have been yours in Adelaide for $30,000. The $12.8 million earner Private Eye was a $62,500 buy, while crack Hong Kong star Galaxy Patch, a $50,000 buy, has already earned HK$34.8 million (A$6.65 million)."

"Last year's graduates are already up and running and include unbeaten stakes winner Eternal Warrior," Bowditch added.

The Adelaide Yearling Sale each year presents a diverse catalogue of future racetrack stars. This year stock by some 107 individual sires are represented - among with 15 freshman stallions.

"The sires represented present prospective buyers with so many opportunities. From the established stars to an exciting group of first seasoners."

"All yearlings offered are eligible to be nominated for the incredible $20 million plus Magic Millions Race Series - the world's richest race series - a series that delivers that complete windfall every year." 

"Last year the Magic Millions SA 2Yo Classic saw Ole Dancer win on debut for the Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman stable. The untapped filly returned in the spring to score a brilliant win in the Group One Thousand Guineas. All eyes will be on Murray Bridge again in February to see what the race will unveil in 2026."

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"We know how much our vendors and buyers love getting to Adelaide," Bowditch noted. "From Morphettville to nearby Glenelg and with world class food and award winning wines - South Australia has to much to offer."

To view the online catalogue for the 2026 Adelaide Yearling Sale click here or download it now via the Equineline Catalog App for iPad.

The printed catalogue for the sale will be combined with that for the 2026 Gold Coast March Yearling Sale, the online catalogue for that sale is also online here.

IMPORTANT DATES

Sat 7 March - Magic Millions SA Raceday, Murray Bridge Racecourse

Mon 9 March - Adelaide Cup Raceday, Morphettville Racecourse

Mon 16-Wed 18 March - Magic Millions Yearling Sale inspections from 8am

Thur 19 March - Adelaide Yearling Sale, Day One, 10am

Fri 20 March - Adelaide Yearling Sale, Day Two, 10am

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