The record breaking 2020 Magic Millions Yearling Sale provided outstanding results for many vendors including progressing Southern Highlands based farm Lime Country Thoroughbreds, which set a number of new personal bests at the Gold Coast showcase.
Under the expert care of Greg and Jo Griffin and their dedicated team of staff, the Lime Country yearlings were presented in superb condition and duly rewarded their owners in the sale ring.
“We had our highest priced yearling ever on Wednesday when Coolmore purchased our American Pharaoh colt from Derelique for $850,000 and then that record was smashed within 24 hours by the sale of our More Than Ready colt from La Fluorescent that made $900,000 when secured by Spendthrift Australia,” said a delighted Jo Griffin.
“The American Pharoah colt was offered on behalf of brother and sister Brad and Deanne Crismale giving them their best ever result in the sale ring and our Brazen Beau colt from Beauty Kit that made $400,000 was also a best ever result for his breeders Riverdene Stud.
“To be able to get results like this for new clients in their first year with us is really satisfying and an outcome we strive to achieve. They’ve taken the risks, made the investments and years of decisions to come to this point and we are so happy to have been able to finish the job for them on sale day.”
Buyers of Lime Country Thoroughbreds yearlings include: Coolmore, Sir Owen Glen, Spendthrift Australia, Viking Bloodstock/Anthony Cummings/DGR Thoroughbreds, David Redvers/Anthony Freedman/Bluesky Bloodstock, Dynamic Syndications, Mick Kent/Dermott Farrington amongst others.
“Greg and I are particularly gratified with the homes that many of our draft are going to, knowing that they will be given the best of opportunities for their breeders and new owners going forward.” Griffin added.
“It’s an added bonus knowing these yearlings are going into top stables, under good management and have been picked by top judges vindicating our faith in them.”
Lime Country Stats for MM 2020 Book 1
- 15 offered 15 sold – 100% clearance rate.
- Achieved a top 10 for both aggregate ($4,830,000) and average ($322,000) in only their third Magic Millions sale.
- Worth noting their placing on the aggregate board achieved with only 15 horses, next minimum number on same table was 21 horses sold.
- Stock sold for five different owners with prices ranging from $60,000 to $900,000 and importantly 27% of the draft achieved a sales price of $500,000 or more (four of 15).
“While we are very hands on with every aspect of our business the team have done a great job both here at the sale and back at the farm,” Griffin concluded.
“Our people at home have had to assist many local people by taking in evacuated horses under threat of fire on top of managing the mares and foals and the Classic draft which is also in prep at present.”
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