$1.55 Million for Global Glamour

The real life, fairy-tale of the dual Group One, winning all-female owned mare, Global Glamour came full circle today with her much-anticipated return to the Magic Millions Sales ring. 

In foal to Zoustar, Global Glamour was sold this afternoon by her owners' syndicate 'It's All About the Girls' for $1.55 Million to Coolmore/Gerry Harvey/James Bester at the 2019 Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale on the Gold Coast.

The It's All About the Girls' syndicate founders, Anna Seitz (US based) and Elaine "Legs" Lawlor (UK & Australia based) brought together a stellar group of female thoroughbred businesswomen and enthusiasts from around the world. The original purchase of Global Glamour in January 2015 was a demonstration of international support for the Magic Millions Racing Women's (MMRW) Bonus, the brain-child of Magic Millions co-owner Katie Page-Harvey.

Global Glamour is just one of almost 1000 thoroughbreds that have been registered in all female ownership since the MMRW initiative started seven years ago.

"Thanks to Katie's game changing initiative 'It's All About The Girls' certainly lived the dream and had so much fun racing this fabulous filly - GG is a gift that just keeps on giving! We will be back at the Magic Millions Yearling Sale next January to find another," said Lawlor.

Katie Page-Harvey hosted a group of the Global Glamour connections ring-side to mark the milestone sale.

"Global Glamour has brought so much joy to so many people – not just her owners. I love this horse. I followed her every career-move and have delighted in her Group One wins. She has created friendships that will endure long after today. Not to mention she has made the Global Glamour girls over $3.11Million in prizemoney and proceeds from the sale today. How good is that!

"This mare embodies everything that Magic Millions Racing Women stands for. It is different when you are the owner. The win feels different. A thrill that is shared – whether in person track-side or watching live on your mobile at 2am on the other side of the world.

"When I think of this remarkable horse I am reminded of an all-important woman in this equation – Gai Waterhouse. If I think about it she is my muse. I had spent years working hard at how I could best support this phenomenal woman. Magic Millions Racing Women was the answer.

"The other woman who has been with me from the beginning of the Magic Millions Racing Women is Zara Phillips. I couldn't have done it without her. She agreed to be the MMRW Patron. As our Patron she personifies everything about MMRW; – Olympic medalist in equestrian; determined; informed and horses of all disciplines are in her blood. Zara also saw first-hand the prowess and passion of the women in the thoroughbred industry, yet could see there was a gap in this expertise translating to ownership. Today is a watershed for both of us.

"That Gai trained Global Glamour, owned by 40 women from seven countries united by the visionaries "Legs" Lawlor and Anna Seitz. That is why I am emotional. I will be forever grateful to these extraordinary women who are Global Glamour. Their support of Magic Millions Racing Women in the early days means everything. Their support, coupled with their expert eye, has delivered them $3.11 Million. It is why Magic Millions means everything to me. The horses bring us together – from all over the world."

Global Glamour At-A-Glance;