Day Two Trade Steps Up A Notch

Day 2 of the Magic Millions National Yearling Sale saw trade step up a gear from the opening day session. 3 yearlings sold for A$200,000 or more with proceedings headed by a son of I Am Invincible (Aus) who was knocked down to John Crowley for Mecca Thoroughbreds for A$260,000. The colt, catalogued as lot 1862 will be trained in Sydney with Crowley commenting, “He's the best colt in the sale. He's a very athletic horse. He moves very well and he's going to make a lovely three-year-old – just a real athlete.” On pedigree alone the colt was always going to be popular. Not only is his sire doing exceptionally well but he is also a half brother to 2 stakes performers including the John O'Shea trained Haptic (Aus) (Exceed And Excel {Aus}). 

Selling kicked off in style Wednesday morning when the very first lot into the ring, hip 1712 sold for A$200,000. The Snitzel (Aus) colt, from the family of Afleet Alex (Northern Afleet) was consigned by Arrowfield Stud and was bought by Mick Price Racing. This price was matched later in the day when South African buyer Hassen Adams secured Lot 1824, a colt by Fastnet Rock (Aus) offered by Newgate Farm. Adams previous purchases at this sale include Gimmethegreenlight (Aus) (More Than Ready), a promising first season sire in South Africa. So far the first two days of the National Yearling Sale have grossed over A$6.8 million for 267 lots sold at an average price of A$25,699 and clearance rate of 71 per cent with Magic Millions Managing Director Vin Cox commenting, “It was a little stronger today, the quality lots attracted plenty of attention. It was also pleasing to see so much international activity including Hong Kong, Singapore, Macau, New Zealand, South Africa and the Philippines.”