Magic Team Boosted by Appointment of Annie O'Rourke

Media Release - Thursday June 12

Leading Australian Thoroughbred auctioneer Magic Millions is delighted to announce the appointment of Annie O'Rourke to bolster its impressive team. 

The widely respected English industry participant will join the team from July 7 in the role of Marketing/Bloodstock Sales Consultant.

Annie O'Rourke will be joining the Magic Millions bloodstock team.

A successful graduate of the renowned two year Godolphin Flying Start programme, Annie is excited about her new Australian appointment after gaining invaluable experience with many industry leaders.

Prior to completing the Godolphin Flying Start she also undertook the Irish National Stud Breeding Course in Ireland and received a certificate in Thoroughbred Management and High Achievement Award. She also has an Honours degree in Psychology from Heriot-Watt University in Scotland.

Aside from the above mentioned courses and programmes Annie has also also gained global experience with industry leaders including Stroud Coleman Bloodstock, Malcolm Bastard Bloodstock, Ecurie Pantall (France), Clement Racing Stable (US) and Highclere Thoroughbred Racing.

"We are thrilled to welcome Annie O'Rourke as a permanent member of our team," Magic Millions Managing Director Barry Bowditch said.

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"Annie made a great impression on us during an internship on the Gold Coast as part of her Godolphin Flying Start adventure and we look forward to adding another dimension to our wonderful team." 

"A key focus of Annie's role will involve growing participation and investment from Europe and the Middle East regions at our sales, as well as being an integral part of the bloodstock sales team here domestically," Bowditch added. 

"I am thrilled to be joining Magic Millions as a Marketing/Bloodstock Sales Consultant, based on the Gold Coast," Annie O'Rourke said. "Renowned for its excellence, innovation, and dynamic team culture, Magic Millions presents an exceptional opportunity."

"I look forward to embracing new challenges, working closely with vendors and purchasers, and contributing meaningfully to the company's continued success," she added. 

Following the recent successful Gold Coast National Sale, the Magic Millions focus has switched to October's Horses in Training Sale as well the build up to the 2026 yearling sales series - with entries now open.

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