Sire Power Presents Big Opportunities at MM National Yearling Sale - Now Online

Media Release - Wednesday May 6

A strong line up of the Southern Hemisphere's most exciting sires will present buyers with endless opportunities at the 2026 Magic Millions National Yearling Sale at the Gold Coast.

To be held across two days - June 1 and 2 - the latest edition of the auction will present an impressive selection of 371 lots (plus supplementaries). 

The 2026 catalogue features stock by 122 individual sires including 14 first season sires. The represented sires include proven stars Capitalist, Dundeel, Extreme Choice, Ghaiyyath, Harry Angel, I Am Invincible, Ole Kirk, Pierro, Snitzel, So You Think, Super Seth, Tarzino, The Autumn Sun, Toronado, Zousain and Zoustar as well as exciting youngsters like Anamoe, Home Affairs, Pinatubo, State of Rest and Stay Inside. 

Warwoven has a half-brother by Farnan entered for the sale - image Bradley Photos

Current stakes winning juveniles Warwoven and Eurocanto, recent Group winner Impulsive Reaction, Group One filly Karinska and this season's stakes winners Ambassadorial and West of Swindon all have half, three quarter or full relations catalogued.

Also catalogued are (at least half) relations to Group winners including Miami Bound, Sofia Rosa, Beau Rossa, Let'srollthedice, Storm Rider, Ambassadorial, Zoushine, Victorem, Immortal Love, First Settler, Buddies, Najoom, Whimsical, Houtzen, The Golden Scenery, Chica Fuerte and Circular.

There are yearlings from stakes winning mares by sires including Artorius, Cool Aza Beel, Dundeel, Extreme Choice, Farnan, Home Affairs, I Am Invincible, Justify, Ole Kirk, Pinatubo, Redwood, Russian Revolution, Shamus Award, So You Think, Spirit of Boom and Toronado.

"Past editions of the National Yearling Sale on the Gold Coast have produced racetrack superstars across Australia and abroad," Magic Millions Managing Director Barry Bowditch said. 

"It's a sale that punches above its weight and presents astute buyers with quality stock from vendors who will be keen to meet the market."

"We encourage prospective buyers to dive into the catalogue and see the opportunities that are there – and take up the last chance to purchase lots eligible to be paid up for the world's best $20 million plus Magic Millions Race Series."

"The sire representation for the 2026 edition is impressive - from the country's proven champions to international superstars and the hottest young stallions - the catalogue will have top stock across all levels of the market." 

"The 2026 National Sale series - from weanlings, racefillies and mares, broodmares and yearlings - is one of the leading breeding stock auctions in the world and we can't wait to welcome vendors, buyers, owners and all industry participants to the Gold Coast," Bowditch added.

To view the online catalogue for the 2026 Magic Millions Gold Coast National Yearling Sale click here. It can also be downloaded from tomorrow on your iPad via the Equineline Catalog App. 

Gold Coast National Sale & Racing Events

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Saturday 16 May – Doomben 10,000 Raceday, Doomben

Wednesday 20 May – National Weanling Sale inspections commence

Friday 22 May – Silks Under the Stars Race Evening featuring the $1M Magic Millions National 2YO Classic, Gold Coast Turf Club

Saturday 23 May – National Broodmare Sale inspections commence

Sunday 24 May – National Weanling Sale from 10am

Tuesday 26 May – National Broodmare Sale – Day One from 12 noon

Wednesday 27 May – National Broodmare Sale – Day Two from 10am

Friday 29 May – National Yearling Sale inspections commence 

Saturday 30 May – Queensland Derby Raceday, Eagle Farm

Monday 1 June – National Yearling Sale – Day One from 11am

Tuesday 2 June – National Yearling Sale – Day Two from 11am

Saturday 6 June – Queensland Oaks Raceday, Eagle Farm

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