Image courtesy of Magic Millions
Dane Robinson will assume the role of Magic Millions' Bloodstock Manager from the start of next month, taking over from Clint Donovan, who is set to wind back his involvement with the sales company.
Robinson joined Magic Millions as its New South Wales Bloodstock Consultant in mid-2019. Prior to that, he'd worked for Highclere Thoroughbreds and Gai Waterhouse, having graduated from the Godolphin Flying Start Program.
"Dane has become an outstanding and industry respected employee in his time here and is the ideal replacement for Clint's role," Managing Director, Barry Bowditch, said.
Robinson was born into the industry as the son of successful trainer Terry Robinson, who is based on the South Coast of New South Wales. He completed a finance degree at the University of Wollongong before embarking on his career in the thoroughbred industry. He has built a strong reputation in his time with Magic Millions, setting him up for what the company described as 'this next prestigious challenge.'
He certainly has big shoes to fill, with Donovan having built significant widespread respect in his role over the past few years. He has worked exclusively for Magic Millions since 2014.
Clint Donovan and Barry Bowditch
Donovan will still be involved as an auctioneer and a consultant but will pursue his own business opportunities, with the blessing of Magic Millions proprietors Gerry Harvey and Katie Page-Harvey.
"Gerry, Katie and Barry are grateful to Clint for his years of dedication and the relationships he has forged. We wish him the very best of luck in his exciting new endeavour and are delighted he’ll still be an integral part of the Magic Millions team well into the future," the Magic Millions statement said.
The other change sees James Hetherington, who previously worked for four years at Kitchwin Hills, join the Magic Millions bloodstock team.
"We also welcome James who I believe is the ideal fit and will complement the outstanding group of people we are lucky to have here," Bowditch said.
The changes are effective as of April 1.
James Hetherington | Image courtesy of Kitchwin Hills
