Written by Kristen Manning
Cover image courtesy of Magic Millions
Despite Imperatriz (I Am Invincible) not being at the sale when she was sold for a Southern Hemisphere record price of $6.6 million at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale last month, there was plenty of atmosphere - something appreciated by buyer, seller and onlookers.
And it is that sort of atmosphere the innovative company is looking to recreate when holding a Virtual Sale at the Gold Coast complex on Tuesday August 27.
Group 1 mare Sheeza Belter (Gold Standard) and triple Group winner Seradess (Astern) were also auctioned virtually by the company - the former selling for $1.35 million and the latter $700,000.
Auctioneer Clint Donovan brings down the gavel at $1.35 million for Sheeza Belter | Image courtesy of Magic Millions
“The virtual sale will enable vendors and owners to present stock at auction with a proven ‘live’ Magic Millions sale feel utilising world class auctioneers in a streamlined online style,” the company reported.
“It’s exciting to announce this new Virtual Sale,” Magic Millions Managing Director Barry Bowditch said.
Barry Bowditch | Image courtesy of Magic Millions
“All lots are to be photographed and filmed and come with the relevant ‘fit for purpose’ certificates. And then the vendors and owners and prospective buyers will be able to be a part of a streamlined, proven and popular selling process.”
“A number of our clients are wanting to offer quality bloodstock to an online audience, but they don’t want to have to wait days for the sale to eventuate. They are wanting professional auctioneers to present the stock for online, phone or in person bidding on the Gold Coast.”
“A number of our clients are wanting to offer quality bloodstock to an online audience, but they don’t want to have to wait days for the sale to eventuate. They are wanting professional auctioneers to present the stock for online, phone or in person bidding on the Gold Coast.” - Barry Bowditch
“There’s nothing like the dynamic auction experience to buy or sell,” he continued. “It’s very transparent with the ability to see and hear each bid. It’s cost and time effective and is already proven by our company.”
“Whether it’s race fillies, broodmares, proven colts and geldings being aimed at carnivals around the world or stallion shares this Virtual Sale will provide the ideal opportunity.”
Amongst the first entries in the new sale is Yarraman Park’s imported G3 Prix de Cabourg winner Have a Good Day (Ire) (Adaay {Ire}).
A member of the Danehill (USA) sire line being sold in foal to the mighty Frankel (GB), she hails from a prolific international family with her Group 1 relations including Prohibit (GB) (Oasis Dream {GB}), Zafonic (USA), Reams Of Verse (USA) (Nureyev {USA}), Elmaamul (USA), Midday (GB) (Oasis Dream) and Regal Parade (GB) (Pivotal {GB}).
Entries for the sale are now open with the catalogue to be released online in early August.
