Entries Open for MM 2YO's in Training Sale

Media Release - Thursday June 13
Entries are now open for the 2019edition of Australia’s most popular breeze up style auction, the Magic Millions Gold Coast 2YOs in Training Sale.

To be held at the Gold Coast on October 15& 16after four breeze up sessions at three venues, the sale will attract a first class domestic and international buying bench looking for their next racetrack star.

Last year’s sale was a great success with 32lots selling for $100,000 or more as buyers returned to the auction where the graduates record real success. Again the sale was the Australasian industry leader producing the highest clearance rate. The top price was $320,000.

In 2018 the sale boasted an outstanding depth to the buying bench with 25 per cent of sales heading to Hong Kong. The domestic market accounted for 30 per cent.

With an average price of over $74,000 - 24 per cent up on 2017-last year’s auction was well received by buyers around Australia and across the globe. There were 87 individual buyers for 131 sold over two days.

To nominate for the 2019 Magic Millions Gold Coast 2YOs in Training Sale online click here. Entries close on July 26.

IMPORTANT DATES
Monday 16September – Breeze Ups at Warwick Farm, NSW
Friday 20September – Breeze Ups at Seymour, Vic
Monday 23September – Breeze Ups at Gold Coast Turf Club, Qld
Thursday 26 September – Breeze Up Footage Available for Online Viewing
Friday 11 October – Breeze Ups at Gold Coast Turf Club, Qld
Tuesday 15 October – Day 1 of the Gold Coast 2YOs in Training Sale
Wednesday 16 October – Day 2 of the Gold Coast 2YOs in Training Sale
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