Entries Open for Gold Coast Horses in Training Sale

Media Release - Thursday Jul 16

A new and huge incentive for buyers will feature at this October's Magic Millions Gold Coast Horses in Training Sale - a proven breeze-up style auction of which entries are now open.

For the first time eligible lots can be paid up to the world leading $20 million plus Magic Millions Race Series a bonus that is sure to attract extended strong domestic drive.

Entries are now open for the Millions Gold Coast Horses in Training Sale

The 2026 edition of the Gold Coast Horses in Training Sale, which is open to two and three-year-olds, as well as a racehorse section, will be held on October 12.

Graduates of last year's sale already include promising domestic juveniles Stars of Dom, Silk Master, The Speed Machine, Murkado and High Authority.

"We are looking forward to presenting a high quality of youngsters who are being prepared by many of the region's leading horsemen and women," Magic Millions Managing Director Barry Bowditch said. "This is a sale where a vendor can bring a quality galloper at any level of the market and find good competition."

"There's already great interest from prospective overseas buyers. Our international representatives have signalled strong feedback - from past buyers who have experienced great success - as well as new clients. Our team has been traversing the Asian continent in recent weeks and will be through to the sale, to bring the best possible buying bench to the Gold Coast in October."

"The interest has been strong from our buyers in supporting the most genuine trade of horses in training in this part of the world."

"The new incentive to allow eligible graduates of the sale to be paid up for the Magic Millions Race Series is sure to drive increasing domestic demand."

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"We have had great feedback from buyers with the October 12 date - it's been very well received and will allow greater access to all markets."

Magic Millions is also proud to confirm that industry leading technology will again be a part of the breeze-up process for the auction across both two-year-old and three-year-old breeze up categories.

"The industry leading TripleS data incorporates electronic chips providing interested parties with raceday quality data on stride length, frequency and speed," Bowditch added. "This innovation will be back again this year in a boost to vendors and buyers."

To read more about the Magic Millions Race Series eligibility click here.

Anyone requiring further information on the Horses in Training Sale should contact a member of the Bloodstock Team at Magic Millions or email bloodstock@magicmillions.com.au.

Nominations will close on Monday, August 3. To lodge an entry online click here.

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