Coolmore doesn’t need to prove his strength in the marketplace, the global giant has done it many times, but Australian principal Tom Magnier made him feel his presence at Magic Millions by signing the contract. co-purchased 3 ponies, all worth over AU$1 million (US$723,996), leading the way in sales I am invincible Half-brother with group of 2 winners Vague at a staggering AU$1.9 million ($1,375,592).
With Inglis Easter Sale 2020 Internal Affairs—A group 2 winner, who won the Coolmore Stud Stakes (G1) in Flemington last October —guaranteed to become the ranch’s first-ever seasoned stud later this year , Magnier is happy to take advantage of the power of Coolmore in the hope of landing next sire prospects.
And he did on January 13, spending a total of AU$4.1 million ($2,968,384) on three ponies on day three of the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling sale.
I Am Invincible’s son is the most expensive of the eight multi-million dollar lots sold, accounting for 12 seven-figure lots of the auction, and continues to increase demand for plasma underpinned by historic numbers. record on all sales metrics.
Tom Magnier in the Million Dollar Magic sale on the Gold Coast
The median and median are AU$298,668 (US$216,234)—a sales record—and AU$230,000, AU$166,519, respectively, while the composite, driven by rates splash payment has remained at 94%, which was AU$154,112,500 (US$111,576,834), an increase of almost AU$20 million ($14,479,920) in the same period last year, statistics show. It is almost certain that the 2022 Magic Millions sale will set another auction house standard when the last horse crosses the ring on Monday.
Magnier was as confident as if one could believe I was the strikingly invincible horse whose credentials to replicate, or better yet, the works of the Ministry of the Interior.
The pony I Am Invincible is consigned as Lot 585 in the ring
He said: “I think he’s one of the talking horses of the week. We’ve got a great team here looking at the horses and they’ve all landed on this horse, they love him.
“It’s a pedigree that we all understand. With Dubious, it was fast, and Chris Waller really liked the horse, and so that made our job a lot easier.”
Born and raised on Newgate ranch, and marks the highest selling mare ever sold, it is the third foal of a series of mares to be staked in France. Suspicieuse , who was privately purchased by James Harron in 2020 carrying the top-selling pony. Harron negotiated deals on behalf of clients including Belinda Bateman and Love Racing, and the pony’s price tag made them accept it.
Harron, often one of the main players jostling to buy a prized pony like I Am Invincible, described the result as “an incredible thrill”.
“He is very forward, very manly and has great qualities, but what is quite incredible with this horse is his great attitude all the way,” he said.
“He really has a sense of confidence in himself, he handles himself brilliantly, he doesn’t panic, just a great client. He’s quite unique in the way he handles transactions. .”
Newgate founder Henry Field said: “He’s one of those rare papers. I tell you what, when you’re in the horse business, they’re very, very hard to breed. So please Sending Coolmore the best, and I really hope he’s in their stables in two years’ time.”
Suspicieuse, as identified by dealer Sheamus Mills at Arqana’s December 2013 Livestock Share Sale when purchased for €55,000 ($75,378), had an Arrowfield Stud stallion joined by partner Harron colts. Pariah and she’s not in the ponies right now.
Midshipman’s influence catches Coolmore’s attention
The Snitzel colt consigned is Lot 428 in the ring
Coolmore’s first purchase, after splurging and going missing on Wednesday, was AU$1.1 million Snitzel The ponies are bred and sold by Emirates Park.
Before the four-time Arrowfield Stud sire champion, who needed no explanation for its appeal, Magnier and his team of associates, including coach Waller, were also intrigued by the fact that he is no more. Red Lodge , a U.S. bet winner who won twice as an underage for American coach Wesley Ward.
As Magnier pointed out, Ward also coaches Coolmore-owned Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1T) winner Golden Palace , a horse they are considering campaigning in Australia.
“We love this horse,” Magnier said, “but what stood out for us was Midshipman. Obviously, we have a Golden Pal, probably the fastest horse in America, not a Midshipman mare.
“Wesley Ward has been watching us all week because he’s coached mums and it’s a very, very fast family.”
Red Lodge, purchased for $500,000 by Emirates Park from Keeneland’s November 2018 Breeding Share Sale while in foal to The joy of kittens , produced by Emirates Park stallions and Newgate residents Tassort last year, before being covered by I Am Invincible.
Just eight lots later, Magnier offered the same price of AU$1.1 million ($796,396) for Lauriston Thoroughbred Farm stock. Not a single doubt brother to this season’s ATC Gimcrack Stakes locator Pantonario and Kindergarten Stakes . locator Legend Of Condors.
From Not A Single Doubt’s last case — as well as Wednesday’s AU$1.7 million ($1,230,793) pickup truck sold by Segenhoe — he had endorsements from affiliated team members Coolmore, Waller, and agents Guy Mulcaster and James Bester.
“It’s a lovely horse with power, strength and breadth. It looks very early and early,” suggests Magnier.
The continued rise of the perennial market, which has become overwhelmed since the pandemic, is not a shock to Magnier.
He said: “Like the healthy industry in Australia, when you look at the bonuses and the way things are going in this country, we already know that it is going from strength to strength.
Magic Millions CEO Barry Bowditch admits he’ll give people a “head reading” if they suggest the numbers hit so far on the sale.
“The AU$154 million total is a huge amount of revenue and the momentum we achieved in the first two days is evident today,” Bowditch said.
“There was a bull bid; bottom to top, it was strong and I’m speechless, to be honest, it was an stellar sale… and that’s exactly what we’re doing. try to do.
“As I say, our mission is to find buyers at all numbers and add depth. It’s not just about finding buyers for the big horses.
“There’s work in them, but there’s also work in the lower end of the market, and it’s equally important to our vendors who support sales at every level.”
