With an unprecedented number of high profile first season stallions, the success of the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale was in a large part going to hinge on how they were accepted in the market place and in that regard, it was a big thumbs up on the opening day.
American Pharoah (USA), Capitalist and Astern all hit the board for highest priced yearlings and they were backed up by some good results from the less hyped brigade.
There is an unquenchable thirst for the stock of I Am Invincible and the other stalwarts such as Fastnet Rock, Zoustar, Snitzel, Not A Single Doubt, Redoute’s Choice, Exceed And Excel, Sebring, Hinchinbrook and Snitzel all played their parts on Day 1 as did a few of the younger generation like Pride Of Dubai, Brazen Beau, Dundeel and Pierro.
Looking ahead to day 2 here are some of the lots expected to make a splash.
Lot No: 297 B C Not A Single Doubt x Fascination Street by Elusive City
Consigned by: Milburn Creek
First foal of a stakes-winning sister to the Listed winner Lamington Vegas from the family of Group 1 Nakayama Sprinters Stakes winner and HKJC Sprint Cup winner Ultra Fantasy.
Lot No: 301 B F Frosted (USA) x Fast Fleet by Fastnet Rock
Consigned by: Widden Stud
From the first crop of the top-class Frosted, this filly is a half-sister to the 5-time Group 1 winning champion sprinter Santa Ana Lane.
Lot No: 302 Gr F Zoustar x Fife by Starcraft
Consigned by: Widden Stud
First foal of a winning half-sister to Group 1 MRC Caulfield Cup, Group 1 VRC Makybe Diva Stakes and Group 1 MRC Caulfield Stakes winner Fawkner and dual Group II winner Tanby.
Lot No: 314 B C Snitzel x Fontiton by Turffontein
Consigned by: Newgate Farm
Second foal of crack racemare who was purchased for $1.1 million as a broodmare prospect. Tragically, this will be the mares last foal as she died in January last year. Her first foal Pinkham (Written Tycoon) is in training with Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr).
Lot No: 322 B C I Am Invincible x Friday Hussy by Hussonet
Consigned by: Widden Stud
Half-brother to two winners including the stakes-placed Huntly Castle out of a 5-time winning sister-in-blood to Horse Of The Year Weekend Hussler.
Lot No: 337 B F Zoustar x Gliding by Flying Spur
Consigned by: Lime Country Thoroughbreds
Half-sister to three winners out of a stakes-winning half-sister to 5-time Group 1 winner Eremein and the Group III winner Peace Force.
Lot No: 344 B F I Am Invincible x Gold And Diamonds by Fastnet Rock
Consigned by: Yulong
First foal of an unraced half-sister to Group 1-placed Capital Diamond the dam of Group II WRC Wakefield Challenge Stakes winner Gift Of Power from the incomparable Eight Carat family.
Lot No: 354 B C Redoute’s Choice x Gresset by Hussonet
Consigned by: Bhima Thoroughbreds
Three-quarter brother to South African Group II winner and Group 1-placed Honorine from the Aga Khan’s family of champion Almanzor and Group 1 winners Darsi and Darjina.
Lot No: 364 B C Hinchinbrook x Harlem Heat by Xaar
Consigned by: Yarraman Park Stud
Three-quarter brother to stakes-winner Harlem River out of a half-sister to stakes-winners Hot As Hell, Craig’s Dragon and Flaming Hot and to the dam of The Everest winner Yes, Yes, Yes.
Lot No: 371 B or Br C I Am Invincible x Heavenly Sound by Street Cry
Consigned by: Rosemont Stud
Dam is out of a stakes-placed sister to the champion racehorse and sire High Chaparral and the Group II winner Black Bear Island.
Lot No: 385 B C Deep Impact (JPN) x Honesty Prevails by Redoute’s Choice
Consigned by: Arrowfield Stud
First foal of Group III ATC Widden Stakes winner from the family of AP Indy.
Lot No: 417 Ch C American Pharoah (USA) x Jazz Song by Fastnet Rock
Consigned by: Coolmore Stud
Third foal of the Group III MVRC Typhoon Tracy Stakes and Listed Gai Waterhouse Classic winner who is a daughter of Group 1 Qld Tatt's RC Winter Stakes winner Absolut Glam.
Lot No: 434 Ch F Written Tycoon x Karuta Queen by Not A Single Doubt
Consigned by: Strawberry Hill Stud
Half-sister to Eawase out of winner of the Group III MVRC Red Anchor Stakes and GCTC Magic Millions 2YO Classic winner.
Lot No: 455 B C Pierro x La Reve by Elusive Quality
Consigned by: Lyndhurst Farm NZ
This colt was the fourth top lot of 2019 Australian Weanling Sale when pinhooked by New Zealand’s Lyndhurst Farm for $160,000. His dam is out of the multiple stakes-placed Encosta de Lago mare Betula.
Lot No: 500 B F Written Tycoon x Makybe Diva by Desert King
Consigned by: Lime Country Thoroughbreds
Half-sister to five winners including the stakes-placed Divanation out of one of the greatest mares to set foot on a racetrack.
