Written Tycoon - New Winner

The big-spending Yulong is reaping rewards on the racetrack with the bottle green, white checked sleeves carried to success by Montefilia in last Saturday’s $2million ATC Hill Stakes and the 2-year-old Written Tycoon colt Sovereign Hill making a statement at his career debut over 1000m at Warwick Farm on Wednesday.

The connections of last season’s gun three-year-old Savaglee have some pondering to do over the next few days.

Kiwi first-season sires such as Super Seth, Hello Youmzain and Sword Of State have captivated the Karaka buyers’ bench in the last few years, and Windsor Park Stud’s exciting newcomer Profondo has the profile to continue that trend at Karaka 2026.

The stage is set for the 2026 Magic Millions Yearling Sale kicking off on Tuesday morning at 11am Queensland time, so let’s have a quick refresh as to what happened last year.

The field and barrier draw is out for the $3million Magic Millions 2YO Classic with all of the chances drawing positively including race favourite Warwoven in barrier six.

Second declarations have been confirmed for Victoria’s premier two-year-old race, the $2 million Group 1 Sportsbet Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m).

All eyes will be on the Gold Coast on Tuesday when the first day of selling for the 2026 Magic Millions yearling sale gets underway with 210 lots catalogued.

Scone Race Club (SRC) and Magic Millions Sales Pty Ltd announce a historic and dynamic long-term partnership. Magic Millions is committed to investing in Scone Race Club the racing hub of Australia’s thoroughbred capital, the Upper Hunter Valley in addition to elevating the profile of breeding excellence that emanates from within this economically crucial agricultural region.

Maree McEwan has been getting around speaking to vendors about the highlight lots as inspections settle in and the sale gets close.

It's busy! There's more! Hear what the vendors are saying about their parades and their highlight yearlings.