The running of the Group I BRC JJ Atkins at Eagle Farm on Saturday brought to an end G1 juvenile racing in Australia for this season, but the Group I designator only tells part of the story for two year-old racing in this country which has become ever more lucrative if you have the right horse that can jump and run.

Group I Prix de Diane winner Sparkling Plenty was a rare offering at the Goffs London Sale overnight and duly sold for a record price of £8.1million ($A15.5m) although the sale was not without drama, while leading Australian trainers Gai Waterhouse and Ciaron Maher were also active at this iconic pre-Ascot bloodstock event.