Magic Millions What Happened Last Year?

Tara Madgwick - Monday January 12

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.

Top lot in 2025 set a new record price for a yearling at the Gold Coast with the Home Affairs filly from Sunlight fetching $3.2million.

A total of 769 horses were sold in Book 1 for $207million and change at an average $269,363 with the median settling at $200,000 and clearance at 83%.

13 yearlings sold for $1million or more with the top lot $3.2million for the Home Affairs filly from Sunlight bought by Mitsu Nakauchida that was sent straight back to Japan.

Leading Sires by average

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The passing of champion sire Snitzel last year means his offspring are now limited in number which will only enhance their appeal.

Leading Buyers by aggregate

Leading Vendors by aggregate

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