Mystery buyer Louis Bloodstock wowed at the Magic Millions National Annual Sale in June when unknown identities so far bought a total of 22 coveted fillings for just AUS 1 million $(688.779 USD), to be the top buyer at the end of season auction on the Gold Coast.
However, it now shows that the character behind the free-spending Louis Bloodstock outfit is former Magic Millions and T’burn Stud owner Rob Ferguson — and he’s selling all 22 fills that bought them in a ‘medical episode’.
Ferguson, who has a lung condition, is being given steroids by his doctor, the side effects of which can be ‘invulnerable’ and ‘euphoric’ experiences.
“It was like being at the Magic Millions bar all day and then deciding to buy some horses. It felt like a great idea at the time,” said Ferguson, who revealed he conjured up the name. ‘Louis Bloodstock’ as it derives from his dog’s name, Louis.
“It’s just one of the things that happened. Maybe I’ll become famous for it.”
Ferguson began spending his irresistible three hours with Lot 1522, an intensely sought-after first-season male. Acrobats Artistbought in the middle of the opening session.
Eight lots later, he added a Triple Crown winner in the US American pharoah and continue to let the hammer kill 20 more times in the space of the next 79 lots provided.
At one stage, Ferguson purchased seven of the next eight lots through the round to meet their reserves, having purchased Lot 1578, a daughter of Reliable man for AU$45,000 (US$30,995).
Ferguson also brought fillings by the king of champions Tycoon writes Yarraman Park’s Male Hellbent and the winning horse group 1 Dundeel while the most expensive of his 22 purchases was a dirty piece from his son Darley Lonhro which Ferguson parted with A$160,000 (US$110,205) for his hand.
Lonhro is deposited as Lot 1522
Fat girl, not half-brother with AAMI Golden Slipper Stakes winner (G1) and veteran Widden Sebring was one of two six-figure purchases for Ferguson, who later added 26 lots by Harry Angel is the granddaughter of group 1 winner Barinka, for AU$150,000 (US$103,317).
Among Ferguson’s other purchases was a daughter of Lean machinea half-sister to the Macau bet winner, Gon Sai Baau among a half-sister, coincidentally, King Louisa bet winner in Singapore.
Written Tycoon’s daughter, bought AU$70,000 (US$48,214), is the granddaughter of the US multi-stakes Sugar Bay race winner, while filled by Rubick, Sourcea first pony of Vancouver two fillings by Brave Smash and daughter of Smart missile , Spirit of Boom and nicconi will also be available for sale next week.
“I got some feedback from some good judges who had seen the horses and they told me there were some nice people in the group,” Ferguson said. “So I might not have done a too bad job.”
Angel Harry is consigned lot 1558
All 22 fillings, who were promptly paid for by Ferguson and have since resided at the Warrandale Stud in Biddaddaba, will now be for sale with a reserve amount equal to 50% of their purchase price during the sale. online Magic Millions next, starting September 5.
All fillings are unbreakable and will be available for inspection from September 6 through the end of sale on September 9. A clinical examination and laryngoscopy will be performed upon arrival. Magic Millions complex, with reports of veterinarian findings. posted on sites that sell Magic Millions.
Ferguson, who owned T’burn Stud from 1989 until it was acquired by the Cornish family in 2002, owned 25% of Magic Millions since 1997 but, along with John Singleton, sold his shares to the multi-owner. issue of Gerry Harvey in 2011.
He is part of the group that owns the winners in group 1 Tarzino and Velocitea and recently bought the urban prize-winning mare Gabeira from the Magic Millions August Online Sale for AU$67,500 (US$46,492) also under the Louis Bloodstock banner.
“One of the sellers offered to buy back what we paid her because they felt she was sold too cheaply. I didn’t accept this offer, because I wanted the sale to happen. fair and transparent. We bought 22, so all 22 will be restocked,” added Ferguson.
“Obviously it looked like I was going to lose money, as I was willing to cut each horse’s hair. But I never intended to own these horses. When I bought these fillings, I made sure I was. earned a lot. satisfied sellers. This time around, I will probably make a lot of buyers happy.”
Entries into the Magic Millions September Online Sale will end on August 31 with the full catalog posted thereafter.
