Written by Kit Gow
Cover image courtesy of Magic Millions
Magic Millions have released a 418-strong catalogue for the 2025 edition of the Magic Millions Gold Coast National Yearling Sale, that will see in-person yearling sales on the eastern side of Australia go out on a high. A sale with an international record of success on the track, the Gold Coast is likely to yet again be a popular hunting ground on June 2 and 3.
The Magic Millions Gold Coast National Yearling Sale catalogue features progeny from 119 stallions, including 19 first crop sires; along with three entries apiece for Champion Sires Snitzel and I Am Invincible, there are five opportunities each to purchase offspring of rising stars Zoustar and Extreme Choice. Among the first crop sires are four representatives for Home Affairs, seven for Queensland local Jonker, and one yearling for New Zealand talent Noverre (NZ).
“This is a sale that has a remarkable record for producing high class gallopers right around the world,” Magic Millions Managing Director Barry Bowditch said.
“This is a sale that has a remarkable record for producing high class gallopers right around the world.” - Barry Bowditch
“This year's catalogue will see youngsters by all the country's leading sires go under the hammer, and the majority are eligible to be paid up for the $20 million plus Magic Millions Race Series, with 28 races across six states each year for horses of all ages - including the $1 million National 2YO Classic, with the 2025 edition on May 23 under lights at the Gold Coast.”
Barry Bowditch | Image courtesy of Magic Millions
National Yearling Sale graduates in recent years - whose number includes Group 1 winners Mornington Glory (Shalaa {Ire}) and Behemoth (All Too Hard), talented Group performer Stretan Angel (Harry Angel {Ire}), and Yellow Brick (The Mission), winner over $1.9 million in prizemoney - have won Group 1 races across Australia, New Zealand, and Dubai.
Last year’s sale has already produced seven juvenile winners and two performers, including pre-Christmas winner Strawberry Smash (Brave Smash {Jpn}), who was sold for $17,500, and G2 Wakefield Challenge Stakes runner-up Marokopa Falls (Hellbent), who was purchased for $57,500.
The year before’s honour roll is led by juvenile Listed winner Domain Ace (NZ) (Swiss Ace) and juvenile stakes-performed Aemelius (Hellbent), as well as three-time winner of over $540,000 in prizemoney, Mishani Aloha (Kobayashi).
Domain Ace (NZ) | Image courtesy of Kenton Wright (Race Images)
Twenty yearlings catalogued are out of black-type mares, including the offspring of Group 3 winner Ticket To Ride (NZ) (Shocking), dual Group 2 winner Pretty Brazen (Brazen Beau), and the first foal from dual Listed winner Night Raid (Vancouver). As an additional incentive to shop, 289 lots are BOBS eligible, 16 entrants have had the first QTIS payment completed and a further 65 are fully paid up for QTIS, with 59 lots eligible for VOBIS.
“Over recent years the sale has been a happy hunting place for traders looking for a future breeze-up or trial and racetrack star,” Bowditch said. The selection on site at the Gold Coast next month is sure to delight.
