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Bowditch: ‘It was a very solid day's trade’ with 680k Home Affairs filly on top

Confidence in the next wave of stallions was on full display at the Magic Millions National Weanling Sale, where fierce competition for progeny by emerging sires - led by a $680,000 daughter of Home Affairs - helped sustain a remarkably consistent market despite a smaller catalogue and fewer six-figure lots.
Monday 25th May
Top Lots: Home Affairs - The man of the moment, as his filly tops the sale

The top end of the Magic Millions National Weanling Sale delivered no shortage of fireworks, with fierce bidding around elite sire power, rare offerings and deep commercial pedigrees pushing four youngsters to $400,000 or more.

May 25th 2026

Value Buy: Miller aiming for Generosity repeat with Trapeze Artist filly

At the Magic Millions Gold Coast National Weanling Sale, TTR AusNZ uncovered a 'value buy' - an opportunity that a shrewd purchaser had snapped up. Trainer Simon Miller has had a decade of success buying weanlings at the Gold Coast and he hopes a daughter of Trapeze Artist can continue the trend.

May 25th 2026

International: Starspangledbanner’s Classic winner Gstaad

Shuttle sire Starspangledbanner has a Classic winner with the dominant race-record breaking victory of Gstaad in Saturday’s G1 Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh. Jockey Ryan Moore won four races on the card including a pair of group races won by Wootton Bassett progeny.

May 25th 2026

The last Snitzel weanling highlights concentrated quality in Magics catalogue

The final Snitzel weanling to ever be offered at public auction will walk through the Gold Coast ring on Sunday as part of the 2026 Magic Millions Gold Coast National Weanling Sale. Managing Director Barry Bowditch highlights a catalogue he views as dense with quality and opportunity for pinhookers and end users alike.

May 24th 2026

Saturday Summary: Birdman flies late to pounce on Jenni and win the Doomben Cup

Saturday at Doomben provided some thrilling black-type action, while Birdman capturing the G1 Doomben Cup was the highlight. Fireball Miss, Abounding, and Pinito added valuable stakes victories to their records and future breeding credentials.

May 24th 2026

Juvenile Summary: I Am Dirty cleans up her opposition in the Bill Carter

Bjorn Baker’s exciting filly I Am Dirty announced herself as a serious filly with plenty of upside with a dominant Listed Bill Carter Stakes victory at Doomben, while promising juveniles by Farnan, Overshare and Almanzor also impressed across both sides of the Tasman.

May 24th 2026

Saturday Preview: Birdman ready to grow wings and run down ‘Jenni’ in the Cup

Birdman looms as the horse most capable of testing Pride Of Jenni’s dominance in Saturday’s feature G1 Doomben Cup, with Chris Waller’s import primed to relish 2000 metres in a fascinating feature supported by quality races across Brisbane and Sydney.

May 23rd 2026

New era begins at Magic Millions as Hetherington steps forward and Robinson broadens focus

Magic Millions is entering a fresh chapter, with James Hetherington elevated to Bloodstock Sales Manager and Dane Robinson moving into an expanded hybrid role spanning bloodstock and property, as the Gold Coast company continues to reshape.

May 23rd 2026

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