Written by Lydia Symonds
Cover image courtesy of Western Racepix
The catalogue for the 2023 Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale has been released with a power-packed two days to feature 468 lots from leading breeders across the country.
The sale has been the source of several elite performers including Group 1 winners Private Eye (Al Maher), Vega One (Lope De Vega {Ire}), Warning (Declaration Of War {USA}) and Amphitrite (Sebring) and looks stacked with quality once again for this year’s renewal.
Gallery: Some of the elite performers sourced from the Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale, images courtesy of The Image Is Everything
Taking place on Tuesday, March 14 and Wednesday, March 15, the auction has 114 individual sires represented including one by Snitzel, Written Tycoon (3), All Too Hard (16), Capitalist (13), Dundeel (NZ) (7), Rubick (6), Pride Of Dubai (17) and So You Think (NZ) (4). Meanwhile, members of the first crop of 24 freshman stallions, including Blue Point (Ire) (10), Alabama Express (12), I Am Immortal (13), Written By (10) and Zousain (4).
Gerry Harvey’s Baramul Stud lead the way in terms of entries, with 38 yearlings catalogued, while South Australian-based Cornerstone Farm has 31 youngsters in their draft.
Collingrove Stud offers 26, famed South Australian nursery Mill Park Stud 18, while Kambula Stud have 15, Rathmore Lodge will offer 17 and Widden Stud are set to offer 13.
Pre-sale inspections kick off from Friday, March 10
“We are proud of the catalogue of yearlings catalogued for Adelaide in 2023,” Magic Millions Managing Director Barry Bowditch said.
“Following on from the record-breaking auction in 2022 we received a record number of entries and we know the reputation of the sale will only grow in the seasons that follow.
“From Victoria Derby winners to Group 1 sprinters, 2-year-olds, 3-year-olds and champion fillies and mares - the Morphettville auction has a proud history of producing top-tier racetrack stars.
“From Victoria Derby winners to Group 1 sprinters, 2-year-olds, 3-year-olds and champion fillies and mares - the Morphettville auction has a proud history of producing top-tier racetrack stars.” - Barry Bowditch
“The land of opportunity awaits in March. Statistically, since 2019 the average prizemoney earn of an Adelaide graduate is already $44,000. Considering the average sale price, it shows it consistently outperforms its counterparts and the quality produce that our vendors bring to the sale every year.
“And that's not to mention the pin-hooking success and returns for buyers generated from this sale. It's a pin-hooking paradise for 2-year-old consigners and horsemen and women alike.”
SA Carnival dates for the diary
Saturday, March 4
Magic Millions SA Raceday - Murray Bridge Racing Club
Featuring the $200,000 Magic Millions SA 2YO Classic and $120,000 Magic Millions SA 3YO & 4YO Classic plus $10,000 Sales Credit Voucher to spend at the 2023 Adelaide Yearling Sale to the owner(s) of the first Racing Rewards SA qualified horse in finishing order on all nine races on the program.
Friday, March 10
Pre-Sale Inspections from 8am, Morphettville sales complex
Vendor Welcome BBQ from 4.30pm-6.30pm, Morphettville sales complex
Saturday, March 11
Pre-Sale Inspections from 8am, Morphettville sales complex
SAJC Raceday, Morphettville Parks Racecourse from 11am
Sunday, March 12
Pre-Sale Inspections from 8am, Morphettville sales complex
Magic Millions Cocktail Party - Invitation Only
Monday, March 13
Pre-Sale Inspections from 8am, Morphettville sales complex
Adelaide Cup Day - Morphettville Racecourse from 10am
Tuesday, March 14
Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale
Day 1 - Lots 1-234
Morphettville sales complex from 10am
Wednesday, March 15
Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale
Day 2 - Lots 235-468
Morphettville sales complex from 10am
