Owner Sean Dyson will be stationed for Croatian beauty on January 19 rescheduled Magic Millions 2YO Classic after buying teenager’s half-sister exceed at AU$250,000 ($174,378), the highest priced lot on Day 1 of Volume 2 of the Gold Coast Annual Sale.
Brett Howard was tasked with sourcing on behalf of Dyson, to help meet the Singleton-based owner’s plan to upgrade the horses he races, trained by his cousin. I’m Todd Howlett. Principal of Randwick Bloodstock landed the Baramul Stud-consigned (Lot 1066) from the first crop of the Vinery Stud stud.
Since the release of the Magic Millions catalog last November, the pony’s appeal has increased dramatically as the Croatian Belle is trained by Lindsay Park, the first foal of the year. Croatianwon two consecutive awards at Moonee Valley.
The undefeated 2-year-old is a AU$19 chance for the AU$2 million 2YO Classic, which has been postponed from January 14 after the Gold Coast surface was overrun by jockeys and managers. reason is not safe after only two races.
“She was bought for a man named Sean Dyson. He is from Singleton in NSW. He is a young lad who has been racing for a while and he is trying to get some nice horses around. myself,” Howard said.
“His cousin was Todd Howlett, who would train all of Todd’s horses and company just outside of Singleton.
🚨LOT 1066 – Daughter of @VineryStud Mr. EXCEEDANCE has passed through the ring @mmsnippets and was sold for $250,000. In addition to the Croatian mare, the mare is half Croatian Belle and goes home to Sean Dyson. pic.twitter.com/o635Qpdoh4
— ANZ Blood Source (@anz_news) January 15, 2023
“Sean is in the process of developing a property just outside of Singleton, where Todd will move in and run his training business from. Obviously, it would be great to have a few more good puppies. belly for Todd to train.”
The arrival of the Croatian Belle means there is stiff competition for her half-sister, who bid the highest of 17 1-year-olds for A$100,000. ($69,751) or more on Sunday’s opening sale of 100 lots of Book 2.
“It’s great if the Croatian Belle runs a good race and if she wins it’s a bonus. It’ll pop up on the page and help the dirty girl’s residual value, but outside of that. , she’s just a really nice girl,” Howard said.
“Lindsay Park, who clearly has the Croatian Belle, were the lower bidders, and James Bester said he supported her as well.
“I always feel if you hear from people like that, it gives you a little bit of confidence that hopefully you’re on the right track.”
Hong Kong owner shines for Churchill Colt
Meanwhile, the effect of skyrocketing prices on horses that were not race-fit and tested in Hong Kong, and were unable to purchase them, was evident in the opening of the Book. 2 with Chi En owner Andy Fei switching to semi-annual to get his license.
After buying ponies by brutal and lonro In Book 1, the moderator added a Coolmore shuttle Churchill for AU$170,000 (AU$118,577).
“He is a new owner from Hong Kong and this is his first time making a purchase with annual sales. He is trying to buy three or four horses and send them back to Hong Kong, so we was lucky enough to buy two of the ponies in Book 1 and have one and hopefully another in the future,” said Nicky Wong, Magic Millions breed advisor who contracted to purchase the foal (Lot 1024) for know.
“He’s a beautiful horse. They liked Churchill very much, so I tried to pick the best one and hope he’s the best.”
Fergal Connolly of Valiant Stud raised and deposited ponies on behalf of European clients Stuart McPhee and Nigel Kelly, who bred ponies with mares that had not been thoroughbred. Bella erahalf sister of winner Mile Fernhill Handicap Futooh.
“They bought the mare in Australia and we’ve had her the whole time and they’re happy with the results from Churchill and they’re looking forward to her next litter,” Connolly said.
“Australia is now seeing the value of the Churchill on the track. It will take time to understand the breed’s capabilities, but once people have figured that out, I think we’ll see more Churchill breeds in action. good move here.”
Wong acknowledged that the price of test horses that can be exported to Hong Kong has skyrocketed in recent years.
“They started buying with annual sales because today the race and test winners are at least AU$500,000, so if they can buy three or four horses for AU$500,000, then they can choose the best one (to go to Hong Kong), he said.
Buzz trading continues
Overall, 70 saplings a year changed hands with a total value of AU$4,640,500 ($3,236,795) with an average of AU$69,621 ($48,561) and an average of $60,000 Australia ($41,850), all improving in 2022. Liquidation rate is 77%.
It is clear that a new wave of buyers have come to the Gold Coast to supplement the agents and coaches that have been active in Book 1.
Book 2 tops Exceedance in Croatian
Magic Millions CEO Barry Bowditch is pleased with the level of competition.
“Walking around from midday onwards, I feel really good when it comes to the sale and there are a lot of people there,” says Bowditch.
“When the first batch entered the ring at 2pm, the tables were full and there was a good buzz around, the match started with good momentum.
“Today’s results are very similar to last year, with a slight increase in mean, median and total, which gives good confidence to that low and mid-end market.
“I’m very satisfied until the finish. It’s a very solid trade.”
The last sale session begins at 10 am (local time) on January 16.
