The Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale gets underway with inspections commencing Thursday this week, and selling on Monday and Tuesday. 452 lots have been catalogued, featuring the progeny of 105 individual sires, plenty of choices to cater for all buyers. 22 first-season sires have progeny catalogued including the two leading first-season sires in Australia, both of whom are Victorian-based: Leneva Park’s Royal Meeting and Yulong’s Alabama Express. 214 (47%) of the catalogue are VOBIS Silver nominated, and eligible for the lucrative bonus scheme, further increasing the appeal of breeding and racing in Victoria. We have picked out some of these lots to highlight who will turn heads at the sale.
Lot 41 Brazen Beau x Kennebec (Image: Magic Millions/ Longwood Thoroughbred Farm)
Lot 41 Brazen Beau x Kennebec (colt)
Offered by Longwood Thoroughbred Farm in Victoria, this strapping colt by Darley Victoria’s Brazen Beau is the second foal out of the More Than Ready mare, Kennebec. Kennebec is a daughter of G2 winner and five-time G1 placed mare Hallowell Belle. Related to G1 Manikato Stakes winner Bella Nipotina, this colt is sure to be blessed with speed judging from his pedigree. He is VOBIS Silver nominated and eligible for VOBIS Platinum upgrade.
Lot 132 Written Tycoon x Oriental Ruby (Image: Magic Millions/ Yulong)
Lot 132 Written Tycoon x Oriental Ruby (colt)
Offered under Yulong’s draft, and by their eight-time Champion Victorian Sire Written Tycoon, this VOBIS Silver Eligible colt out of G2-placed Street Cry mare Oriental Ruby is one not to be missed. This colt is a half-brother to G3 winner Exotic Ruby and Listed placegetter Rubamos.
Lot 178 Alabama Express x Rose Of Chaparral (Image: Magic Millions/ Yulong)
Lot 178 Alabama Express x Rose Of Chaparral (filly)
Another quality offering from Yulong, by their high-flying first-season sire Alabama Express, this VOBIS Silver Eligible filly is out of the High Chaparral mare, Rose Of Chapparal. The dam is a half-sister to three-time G1 winner and New Zealand Champion Female Sprinter and Miler Miss Potential.
Lot 239 Fierce Impact x Suite Annie (Image: Magic Millions/Rushton Park)
Lot 239 Fierce Impact x Suite Annie (colt)
Offered by Rushton Park in Victoria, this son of Leneva Park’s first-season sire Fierce Impact out of the winning mare Suite Annie will be popular. The dam is a half-sister to Buffering, who won on twenty occasions, including seven G1s. If this colt possesses even half the talent of that great mare, he will be a superstar. He is VOBIS Silver nominated and eligible for an upgrade to VOBIS Platinum.
Lot 256 Earthlight x Tennessee (Image: Magic Millions/ Longwood Thoroughbred Farm)
Lot 256 Earthlight x Tennessee (filly)
Another offering from Longwood Thoroughbred Farm, this filly by Darley Victoria’s first-season sire Earthlight out of Listed winner and G1 fourth Tennessee looks an elegant sort. The dam is a half-sister to two smart sorts in G1 winner Campionessa, and Listed winner Leedox. This pedigree is steeped in black-type, going back to G1 winner Dress Circle, and is one for the shortlist. The filly is VOBIS Silver nominated and eligible for an upgrade to VOBIS Platinum.
The Magic Million Adelaide Yearling Sale promises to be another good sale for Victorian breeders, stallions and buyers. Best of luck!
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