Buyers Line Up as Gold Coast 2YOs in Training Entries Open

Media Release - Friday June 24

A strong international and domestic buying bench will converge on the Gold Coast in late October for the 2022 Magic Millions 2YOs in Training Sale

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Significant early bookings for the sale continue to come as nominations for the auction are now opened to vendors.

The sale will be held on 25 October at the Gold Coast following four scheduled breeze up sessions across three states from late September through early October.

"This is a sale which attracts an impressive domestic and international buying bench," Magic Millions Managing Director Barry Bowditch noted. "Our buyers know the horses are presented by experienced and accomplished vendors."
"As well buyers around the world have tasted great success with graduates and I know interest is very strong for this year's auction."

"We look forward to marketing the stock to our loyal buyers with our team having close networking relationships with our Australian and Asian clients."

Over the past five years the sale has achieved 29% more stakes winners, 33% more winners and 46% more wins than Australia's nearest competitor.

The sale always boasts a genuine buying bench and over the past five years the average international spend is 39% higher than others in the country.

To nominate for the 2022 Magic Millions Gold Coast 2YOs in Training Sale click here. Entries close on 29 July.

IMPORTANT DATES

29 July - Entries close
30 September - Seymour breeze up
4 October - Newcastle breeze up
6 October - Sth East Queensland breeze up
10 October - Breeze Up footage online
21 October - Sth East Queensland breeze up
22 October - Inspections commence 
25 October - Sale Day
 
 
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