Eleven Group 1-winning mares are set to go under the hammer this week at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale on the Gold Coast, with strong early momentum following a “buoyant” weanling market on Sunday.
Magic Millions managing director Barry Bowditch is optimistic about the two-day sale beginning Tuesday, pointing to the success of the weanling session as a sign of what’s to come.
Among the headline acts is three-time Group 1 winner Zougotcha, formerly trained by Chris Waller, who is tipped to fetch in excess of $4 million. She’ll be joined in the sale ring by quality mares such as Atishu, Lady Laguna, and Climbing Star, all considered premium breeding prospects.
Bowditch said there is excitement not just for the marquee lots but also for the broader offering.
“You’ve only got to look at something like the Anamoe filly out of Secret Doubt. Those guys bought the mare in foal to Anamoe here for $170,000 last year, and they (almost) doubled their money, and they’ve still got the mare,” Bowditch said.
“That’s what can be done here over the next few days, and we’re hopeful that, whether it be the all-important race fillies section or the international section or the broodmares in foal, I think (the weanling market) has set us up for what will be a successful week for our vendors.”
The sale comes a year after the Australasian record was set when Yulong purchased 10-time Group 1 winner Imperatriz for $6.6 million during the corresponding session in 2023.
Day one of the broodmare sale kicks off at 12:00pm AEST on Tuesday.
