The Roses runner-up bids to end stable’s streak of near misses In just five years of training, Mark Newnham has saddled six Oaks runners for four top–three placings and he is hoping that Bargain (Ocean Park) can finally win him one today. A leading contender in today’s Queensland Oaks (Gr 1, 2200m), Bargain races in... Read More

Phaistos tops racehorse session as curtain falls after eights days of selling on the Gold Coast  Godolphin’s Phaistos (Helmet) was the top seller of the racehorse session on the final day of a record–breaking Magic Millions National Sale on the Gold Coast yesterday. The five-year-old stakes–placed gelding, a winner of just over $450,000 in prize–money,... Read More

Book 2 yearlings and racehorse session to bring down curtain on Gold Coast National Sale today A strong second day of trade has helped Magic Millions recover from what was at times a lack of market activity in the auction ring on the opening day to achieve a five-year high aggregate sales revenue at the... Read More

Clearance rate cops a hit at end-of-the-line sale as market struggles to find happy medium Magic Millions will attempt to cultivate a happy medium between buyers and sellers after a “far from satisfactory” start to the Magic Millions National Yearling Sale as purchasers appeared unwilling to compromise on quality despite apparent unprecedented demand for racing... Read More

Magic Millions National Yearling Sale set to get under way with some well-credentialed horses on day one The depth of the buying bench for the Magic Millions National Yearling Sale has taken an unexpected hit, but the auction house is confident the market strength that has been prevailing all year will continue at the Gold... Read More