Prolific Victorian nursery, Larneuk Stud, has announced fees for its 2020 stallion lineup, with significant reductions across the board. Despite the continued success of O’Lonhro and Cluster, along with the positive vibes around Wolf Cry’s rising 2YOs, Larneuk’s new roster structure represents a 20% decrease on last spring. Cluster will now stand at $5,500 O’Lonhro […]
While the top end of the market continues to grab the headlines as prices for commercially bred horses skyrocket around the globe there is an outstanding opportunity developing for the owner breeder in Australia. According to our research the number of broodmares has halved in the last 10 years and the prize money and racing […]
O’Lonhro has proven himself to be exceptional value in Victoria. Last week he produced a City double and has managed to creep up to 13th on the National Sires Tables. With 59% winners to runners and over $5.3m in the bank from 75 winners ($70,000 av) O’Lonhro’s numbers continue to outperform many Stallions on offer […]
Picturesque Larneuk has seen the 1st foal of the season born during wintry conditions in Victoria, Australia. A stunning colt by Cluster from the Canny Lad mare Gourmet Garage who is a half to 2 listed winners out of a listed winner Gourmet Garage gas already produced 3 winners from 4 starters. The resident Sire […]
Lyndhurst Stud Farm based sire sensation Better Than Ready returned to the top of the Leading First Season Sire table on earnings when exceptional juvenile The Odyssey cruised to victory in Saturday’s $500,000 Aquis 2YO Jewel at the Gold Coast. The success of progeny from the first crop of Better Than Ready has been sensational […]
Larneuk bred horses have a big weekend ahead, 4 city starters including a Group 1 contender. 2 horses Lady Solly (O’Lonhro) 4 starts, 1 – 2 – 1 $34,550 Moonlover (Ilovethiscity) 36 starts, 9 – 8 – 4 $429,880 and Mamzelle Tess (O’Lonhro) 33 starts, 6 – 4 – 10 $302,430 will be going around […]
The All-Star Mile will be run for the first time at Flemington racecourse on 16 March, 2019! It’s the only race in Australia where public votes shape the final field. Voting has now closed and the final field for the race has been announced. by Mike Hedge at Godolphin Perfect preparations and strong lead-up form […]
One of the most anticipated events in Sydney racing history starts at Rosehill Gardens this Saturday on Chandon S Ladies Day – day one of the 2019 Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival. It is the start of six weeks of world-class racing, fashion and entertainment at Rosehill Gardens and Royal Randwick – including the Longines Golden […]
The auction giving buyers more incentives than any other sale, the 2019 Magic Millions Gold Coast March Yearling Sale, is now online. The sale source of star sprinters Buffering, Spirit of Boom, I’m a Rippa and Winning Rupert and recent $2 million Gold Coast Magic Millions 3YO Guineas winner Boomsara, this year will see 392 select lots […]
Larneuk based Cluster (Fastnet Rock) has produced some exceptional results at the trials and on race day over the past few months. Gee Gee’s Darl a filly the Geards purchased at the 2018 Tasmanian Magic Millions Yearling Sale for $45,000 won the first 2YO race of the season at Elwick on Saturday she not only […]
The 2019 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale has been confirmed as the best ever with records tumbling across the board during a sensational six days of selling which concluded today. Today over $1.7 million was grossed across Book Three of the Gold Coast Yearling Sale and the Gold Coast Summer Racehorse Sale. Headlined by the $230,000 […]
No Nay Never Yearlings Head to Magic Millions No Nay Never has already proven himself in the Northern Hemisphere. The leading first crop sire in 2018 in the northern hemisphere, his first 2YO’s include… Ten Sovereigns – unbeaten 3-time winner including the G1 Middle Park Stakes & G3 Round Tower Stakes for Aidan O’Brien Land […]
Segenhoe Yearlings Head to 2019 Magic Millions Segenhoe look set for another successful year as their 2019 Yearlings head to the 1st major sale at Magic Millions on Australia’s Gold Coast. This year Segenhoe are bringing very well bred yearlings by some of the hottest sires in Australia. Snitzel, I Am Invincible , So You […]
A homebred for Bob and Sandra Peters, the Grant and Alana Williams trained filly Arcadia Queen (3f Pierro x Arcadia, by Redoute’s Choice) stamped herself as the find of the summer when powering clear to score a resounding victory in the $1million Group I WATC Kingston Town Classic at Ascot on Saturday. A brilliant winner […]
The build up to Magic Millions’ $10 million raceday intensifies at Doomben on Saturday with a string of feature races to be contested. While the depth of the fields is strong it could be the weather that is a major player with forecasts for South East Queensland predicting widespread rain. The listed Phelan Ready Stakes […]
O’Lonhro and Larneuk Back in the Spotlight O’Lonhro and Larneuk are back in the Spotlight after the Larneuk bred and raced O’So Hazy was recognized for an outstanding season by being named Southern District Racing Association (SDRA) Horse of the Year. With a career record of 18:5-3-4 and Prize Money $231,370 the O’Lonhro mare finished […]
Billy Slater Saddles Up for Magic Millions January 2019 Recently retired Rugby League superstar Billy Slater has signed as an Ambassador for the 2019 The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival. Slater, a former trackwork jockey for trainer Gai Waterhouse, will play in the Celebrity v Jockeys game ahead of fellow Magic Millions Ambassadors Zara Phillips […]
Magic Millions Racing Women Ignites Global Surge in Female Participation In just seven years, Magic Millions Racing Women (MMRW) has inspired thousands of women around the world to become actively involved in thoroughbred horse racing and has injected millions of dollars into the industry. Nearly 1000 horses have been registered over seven years for the $500,000 […]
Larneuk’s Exciting Young Stallion Cluster by Kristen Manning Larneuk’s exciting young stallion Cluster is off and rolling with his very first runner – the promising Gee Gees Darl – recording such a gutsy victory at her Hobart debut on Saturday. First catching the eye when fetching $45,000 at the Tasmanian Magic Millions where she was […]
Cluster Set to Continue the Fastnet Rock Legacy 1st Season Victorian Sire, Cluster (Fastnet Rock x Tarcoola Diamond (Last Tycoon)) has had an impressive debut as a sire with his very 1st runner winning in impressive fashion in Hobart. Gee Gees Darl won clearly over 1000m, she was a $45,000 purchase by Paul and Elizabeth […]
2019 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale Record support from breeders across Australasia has led to Magic Millions cataloguing a record number of lots in a star studded catalogue for the 2019 Gold Coast Yearling Sale. A mouth watering line up of 1,122 lots have been confirmed by vendors for the first five days of the […]
It was a moment to savour. An occasion the crowd of over 38,000 will never forget. The day our greatest racehorse created history…. again. Winx was breathtaking in winning a fourth consecutive WS Cox Plate at Moonee Valley on Saturday, a performance that elevated her to racing immortality. In the history of the Southern Hemisphere’s […]
Amphitrite has emerged as one of Australia’s most progressive and exciting gallopers after an amazing win in the Group One Thousand Guineas (1600m) at Caulfield. The untapped filly, a $50,000 Adelaide Yearling Sale buy for Flying Start Syndications, made it four straight wins and looks a potential Oaks winner with her incredible Guineas triumph. Last […]
Magic Millions Purchase REDZEL Takes the Everest Hits $15,372,000 When Chris and Michael Ward secured a Snitzel colt from Marquee Stud at the 2014 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale they were hoping the horse would turn out a life changer. And what a life changer he has become. Back then he was lot number […]
The scene is set for the 2018 Magic Millions Gold Coast 2YOs in Training Sale following today’s final breeze-up session at the Gold Coast Turf Club. Just over 60 juveniles breezed this morning as they and other exciting prospects from three earlier breeze-up sessions around the country prepare to go under the hammer tomorrow from […]
Magic Millions 2yo Sale: The Hot Lots To be held at the Gold Coast Sales Complex on October 9, the sale features 219 exciting prospects with buyers looking to secure their next stakes winning star. Already some 23 graduates of last year’s catalogue have been winners for their connections headlined by recent Aushorse Golden Horseshoe […]
Horse Racing: The World’s Most Complex Team Sport My contribution to the Horsetech Conference Market Report, the full report covers everything from diet, medicine and psychology and is a must read for any one in the industry. As the victor returns to the winners circle and the proud connections pose for their photo, what you […]
Magic Millions Gold Coast 2YOs in Training Sale Update Victoria The build up to next month’s Magic Millions Gold Coast 2YOs in Training Sale continued in Victoria today when a quality line up of juveniles went through their paces at Seymour. The quickest time of the morning of 10.19 seconds was set by Lot 181, […]
Magic Millions Breeze-Ups Live Online From Tomorrow The first of four breeze up sessions leading into Australasia’s best strike rate 2YO sale will be held at Warwick Farm tomorrow. Starting at 10am, tomorrow’s Sydney based breeze-ups will be followed by a session at Seymour on Friday and the first of two at the Gold Coast […]
Get Lucky at Larneuk Welcome to LARNEUK STUD – the thoroughbred world’s answer to Perfect Match!. What’s not to like? Swipe right for CLUSTER, a Group Two winning son of Champion Sire and Sire of Sires, Fastnet Rock. Swipe right for HONORIUS, who raced from two to seven and has plenty of staying power. Swipe […]
Magic Millions 2YOs in Training Sale Catalogue Online The catalogue for Australia’s best performing breeze up style auction, the 2018 Magic Millions Gold Coast 2YOs in Training Sale, is now online. To be held at the Gold Coast Sales Complex on October 9, the sale features 219 exciting prospects with buyers looking to secure their next […]
Winx Hits $19m, 19 Group 1s Bought for $230,000 at the 2013 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale Winx has won $19m after claiming her 19th Group 1 Victory today. After winning the same race the past two years, the Warwick Stakes was renamed to the Winx Stakes and elevated to Group One status. It […]
2 Big Magic Millions Sales Coming to the Gold Coast 2018 Gold Coast 2YOs In Training Sale Selling Schedule Thu 13 Sep from 9am – Breeze Up at Warwick Farm Fri 14 Sep from 9am – Breeze Up at Seymour Mon 17 Sep from 9.30am – Breeze Up at Gold Coast Mon 8 Oct from […]
Big Wins for Fastnet Rock Youngsters in Australia A full sister to Group I MRC Blue Diamond Stakes winner Catchy, promising filly Symi (3f Fastnet Rock x Cat’s Whisker, by Fusaichi Pegasus) was the centre of attention at Canterbury when making her debut on Wednesday and she emerged with a win on the board. Prepared […]
Gold Coast, Australia: A Great Place to Race Where ever you are in the World the possibility of enjoying the Sport of Kings on Australia’s Gold Coast is an attractive proposition. The Gold Coast’s star attraction of course is its beaches, including the world-renowned stretch of sand at Surfers Paradise. Beyond the beaches, discover laid-back […]
D you have a passion for horse racing? The Sport of the Kings. Imagine the reality of owning a racehorse. Imagine the thrill of watching your own horse thundering down the straight, it’s difficult not to get excited about. Imagine the roar of the crowd; the fashion; the champagne; the buzz you get from a […]
Win $5,000 towards Breeding Season at Horseco Exchange While the competition is fierce, the process doesn’t have to be! With the breeding season just a few weeks away, competition to match the best mares with the best stallions, on the most favorable terms, is steadily increasing. While competition is fierce, however, the process doesn’t have […]
Horse Racing in Australia is Best in World Horse racing in Australia has seen increasing prize money, improved Breeders Schemes and a strong contribution back to racing by Magic Millions and Inglis, this has combined to make Australia by far the best possible place for industry participants. The increased prize money will also have an […]
The Kosciuszko – The world’s richest country race The Honourable Paul Toole MP, Minister for Lands and Forestry, and Minister for Racing today announced the world’s richest country race will now be held on Everest Day at Royal Randwick, with a new $1.3 million race – The Kosciuszko. The race will be restricted to only […]
Adrian Wallace on American Pharaoh’s First-Crop Yearlings Thoroughbred Daily News interviewed Coolmore’s Adrian Wallace about the yearlings from American Pharaoh, the horse is now headed for another season in Australia where he was well received, although very little of the horse has been seen in the sales ring, what has gone through has attracted big […]
Best Stallions in Australia are Joining Horseco Exchange Only a week after Magic Millions announced the launch of Horseco Exchange in Australia for 2018 the service has put together a whopping 177 Stallions. Best of all, Horseco Exchange is completely FREE to use for mare owners. Thank you to the BEST STALLION FARMS in Australasia […]
Magic Millions Perth Winter Sale a Record Breaker Stakes winning mare Ellicazoom will have another racing campaign after she set an all time state auction record when selling for $420,000 at today’s Magic Millions Perth Winter Sale at Belmont. The classy mare was the stand out offering at today’s auction and when the hammer fell […]
Larneuk Stallions now on Magic Millions Horseco Exchange Larneuk Stallions are now available on Magic Millions Horseco Exchange joining some of Australia’s major Studs, Horseco Exchange makes it easy for mare owners to find suitable stallions, receive offers from farms and all in one easy step. “we think having Larneuk on Magic Millions Horseco Exchange […]
Who is the Best Victorian Stallion Under $10,000? Larneuk Stud‘s Neville Murdoch has always been proud of his underrated consistent stallion O’Lonhro – all the more so when the quite achiever was recognised at last years’s Northern Region Thoroughbreds Awards. Earning the title of “Best Victorian Stallion Under $10,000,” O’Lonhro was recognised for the great […]
Magic Millions Launches Horseco Exchange for 2018 Magic Millions is pleased to announce the launch of Horseco Exchange in Australia for 2018. The big names are already on board, Arrowfield, Darley, Coolmore, Larneuk, Newgate, Vinery, Aquis, Widden, Swettenham and the platform looks like it will be a huge success. As the first central platform that allows […]
Australian Racing: Latest on The Everest By Ray Hickson at RacingNSW Five locked in, seven to go – the field for The Everest is quickly taking shape and after the euphoria of the inaugural running slot holders are playing a fast game. As prominent racehorse owner and breeder John Messara says: “nobody wants to miss […]
Another Winning Week for Magic Millions Today’s final day of selling comprising Book Two Yearlings and Racehorses grossed over $2.3 million helping push the overall sale average price and clearance rate to record levels. The total sale gross this afternoon sat at over $140 million – just the second time in history such a figure […]
The top selling youngster, catalogued as Lot 1817, was bred and sold by Baramul Stud with John Crowley of Chevaux Bloodstock snaring him for $250,000. The colt is a half brother to this season’s Widden Stakes placegetter Mystic Empire and is from a lightly raced General Nediym half sister to Group One winner Royal Descent. […]
Coolmore King at Magic Millions Coolmore dominated the latest edition of the Magic Millions sale on Australia’s Gold Coast as values remained strong. A stunning Fastnet Rock filly from More Valour was the top seller at the record breaking 2018 Magic Millions Weanling Sale that concluded at the Gold Coast on Friday. Consigned by Coolmore, […]
Larneuk Producing Group Quality Horses Larneuk has followed up their Group 1 success when El Dorado Dreaming broke her maiden in spectacular fashion in the Gr.1 Sires’ Produce Stakes with Mamzelle Tess finishing a strong a 3rd in a the Group 3 Proud Miss in Morphetville today. Mamzelle Tess is by award winning sire O’lonhro. […]
5 Winners in 12 Days for Bryan & Daniel Guy The father and son duo based on Australia’s Gold Coast have been on fire in May notching up 5 wins, a birthday and over $60,000 in prize money in under 2 weeks. Sweet Start to the Month Consistent mare Sweet Adaline turned in another solid […]
Knightsbridge Hunting Magic Millions Glory One of the most exciting race series in Australia is the Magic Millions and the Magic Millions Race Day on the beautiful Gold Coast in Australia has already become a feature event around the World. It is a target for owners around the world including Asian based Knightsbridge. “it is […]
Records tumbled on Day One of the 2018 Magic Millions Gold Coast March Yearling Sale today as the progeny of Australia’s first season sire sensation Spirit of Boom lit up the sale ring. A graduate of the 2009 Gold Coast March Yearling Sale, Spirit of Boom has made an incredible start to his siring career […]
The auction that gives buyers more incentives than any other, the 2018 Magic Millions Gold Coast March Yearling Sale, is now online. The sale source of star sprinters Buffering, Spirit of Boom and Winning Rupert and recent $1 million Magic Millions QTIS winner I’m a Rippa, this year will see 389 select lots go under […]
Research Points a a Strong Inglis Sale in Melbourne Yes prices are rising but the value proposition is outpacing that rise, you are actually getting more for your money this year than ever before. The hard work of the Sales Companies and the States is clearly paying off as demand for Yearlings continues to grow, […]
A colt by exciting Darley stallion Epaulette topped today’s record breaking 2018 Magic Millions Tasmanian Yearling Sale at Launceston. Offered early in the afternoon as Lot 6, the Armidale Stud consigned youngster was knocked down to Melbourne horseman Simon Zahra and will join Ellerton Zahra Racing at Flemington. The colt is a half brother to […]
Blue Diamond, Golden Slipper: Australia’s Hot 2 Year Olds Exceed And Excel Unbeaten colt Performer gave his G1 Golden Slipper Stakes prospects another boost, along with those of his sire Exceed And Excel, with a hard-fought victory in the G3 Canonbury Stakes at Rosehill on 3 February. Performer survived a tight finish to score by […]
Cluster Yearling Head to Magic Millions in Adelaide The quest to find Australia’s next life changing sprinter is underway with the release of the 2018 Adelaide Yearling Sale catalogue. Viddora, the multi-million dollar earner, shone a light on the SA based sale when she raced away for the easiest of wins on the $10 million […]
Phenomenal Run for Fastnet Rock Fastnet Rock has gone from strength the strength as a sire over the past 12 months. It is not just on the race track, Fastnet Rock’s sons are proving extremely popular at stud and horses like Cluster are set to extend the Fastnet Rock legacy. The first Cluster yearlings will […]
Magic Millions: Spectacular Results for Segenhoe Segenhoe has been producing some high quality yearlings over the last few years and has seen plenty of success on the race course. At the Magic Millions Sale on Australia’s Gold Coast Segenhoe certainly outperformed. [email protected] owned in partnership Tumultuous gets a terrific run through to claim the Sky […]
Magic Millions Book 3: The Hot Lots By Knightsbridge Bloodstock It has been a spectacular sale on Australia’s Gold Coast and Book 3 will finish off a record breaking run for Magic Millions. Now it’s bargain time but given the strength of the sale it is unlikely you will be stealing anything. Bullet Train feature […]
Uncle Mo a Star in Australia and the USA Uncle Mo was well received at the Magic Millions sale on Australia’s Gold Coast 8 Uncle Mo’s went under the hammer at the Magic Millions averaging $114,375.00 the 6 colts averaged $135,000.00 none were passed in with a maximum of $200,000 and a minimum of $80,000. […]
More records fell on the Gold Coast today as the Book Two section of the 2018 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale provided buyers with more opportunities to find their next life changer. A filly by Not a Single Doubt topped the day’s selling when she sold for $280,000 in a great result for a […]
Magic Millions 2YO Classic Raises Some Questions It is becoming too common for major races to be marred by controversial riding, especially early in the race where the chance of a protest being upheld are minimal, but things have to change. Owners, Trainers, Jockeys and all the connections of horses that have the ability to […]
Magic Millions Book 1 Brings $155,952,000 The Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale has smashed all records for its Book One auction with previous benchmarks obliterated during the action packed four day event. A filly by Snitzel became the ninth individual lot to sell for $1 million or more when she was knocked down to […]
A Look at Coolmore and the Magic Millions Fastnet Rock, Pierro and Rubick sold well at the Magic Millions. Champion sire Fastnet Rock provided the top lot during the opening session of the 2018 Magic Millions Yearling Sale and also finished the day as the leading sire by average. His star performer was a colt […]
James Cummings Godolphin trainer James Cummings has taken the opportunity this week to drink in the captivating atmosphere of Queensland’s Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale. But now, he must wait 12 months before learning whether the impressive collection of purchases that marked Godolphin’s return to this famous sales ring deliver the desired results on […]
Magic Millions Sales Summary Five individual lots sold for $1 million or more during a stunning day’s selling on Day Three of the 2018 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale on Friday. For the second straight day it was a colt by leading Yarraman Park based sire I Am Invincible who was on top of […]
Strong Day 1 at Magic Millions The Magic Millions yearling sale is underway on the Gold Coast and Day proved to be a strong market once again. $35,765,000 in sales and a clearance rate of over 80%. The Top Lots were no surprise with Fastnet Rock dominating the big money and Coolmore the leading vendor […]
Magic Millions: Before You Buy Watch This If you are thinking of buying a horse at the Magic Million sales then you are already on the right track. The sale brings together some of the finest horses in Australia and the world. The Video above is an excellent must watch video for anyone about to […]
Darley Well Represented at Magic Millions The first yearling to be offered at Australia’s first yearling sale of 2018 will enter the Magic Millions ring on the Queensland Gold Coast on Wednesday morning and is part of an Australian breeding and racing industry that is stronger, healthier and potentially more rewarding than almost any other […]
Magic Millions: $1.2m Fastnet Rock Filly Wins on Debut The most expensive filly sold at the 2017 Magic Millions Yearling Sale was blue-blooded filly Angel (3f Fastnet Rock x Dazzling Gazelle, by More Than Ready), who made a winning debut at Geelong on Thursday. Prepared by the Hayes / Dabernig training partnership, Angel was a […]
Cluster (Fastnet Rock) Yearlings in Focus at Australian Sales Cluster’s oldest progeny are now yearlings and can be inspected at Larneuk Stud by appointment only. Fastnet Rock’s sons are proving extremely popular at stud and Cluster is the best value of his Group winning sons at stud in Victoria. A stunning individual with great scope, […]
Magic Millions: A Closer Look at Jonker by Kristen Manning For the second year in a row Wicklow Lodge’s Jeff Cullen has been looking forward to the rich Magic Millions race day, so very proud that a horse he bred is hot favourite for the feature two-year-old contest. Last year, as breeder of star sprinter […]
Arrowfield’s 2018 Magic Millions Gold Coast Draft It’s almost 25 years since the first yearlings by Danehill went through the sale-ring in Australia and his name has been up in lights ever since. As a multiple champion sire and founder of a mighty global stallion dynasty, his influence remains vibrant around the world. Arrowfield has […]
Magic Millions Gold Coast Raceday Saturday 13 January 2018 – Gold Coast Turf Club View the current Top 50 in Ballot order for the 2018 $2m Magic Millions 2YO Classic here (as at 30 December 2017) View the current ballot order for the 2018 $2m Gold Coast Magic Millions 3YO Guineas here (as at 27 […]
Magic Millions: Things to do on the Gold Coast If you are going to the Magic Millions here are a few things to do between the sales and the races. Selling Schedule Wed 10 January 10am – Book 1 Lots 1 to 252 Thu 11 January 10am – Book 1 Lots 253 to 504 Fri […]
Horse Racing News: All Eyes on Australian Sales Magic Millions kicks off the focus on Australia with their sales starting January on the Gold Coast and then Inglis sales begin in February. With new big money races announced around Australia and the ever improving regular prize money these sales will set new records for Australia. […]
Magic Millions: Care to Think Gets Cup Start Lightly raced gelding Care to Think (4g So You Think x Slippery Madam, by Hussonet) secured a start in the $1million Magic Millions Cup (1400m) on January 13 with a brilliant victory in the $150,000 Magic Millions The Buffering at Doomben on Saturday. Trained at Murwillumbah by […]
Magic Millions : Pierata Should Start Favourite Exciting colt Pierata (3c Pierro x November Flight, by Flying Spur) stamped himself as the horse to beat in the $2m Magic Millions 3YO Guineas on Saturday week with a dominant win in the Group III BRC Vo Rogue Plate at Doomben on Saturday and the son of […]
Magic Millions: Best Places to Eat If you are heading to Australia’s Gold Coast this January for any of the Magic Millions festivities here are my top picks of place to head for dinner after a day at the sales or the races. Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar […]
“He was a racehorse who would turn up every start, perfectly sound, full of determination, a real pro,” Cummings said. “But that was only part of it. He always rose to whatever challenge we set him. “He was right up there with the best of them – his race record proved he was one of […]