Date posted March 11, 2010 | Posted by Michele Cullen | Filed under
Sales News(March 11, 2010) Healthy increases across the board continued at the Magic Millions Sales Complex in Adelaide on Wednesday evening when the sale came to conclusion.
With a strong buying bench of locals, interstaters and international guests, the sale saw over $1.48 million change hands for 114 yearlings at an impressive average price of $12,987.
The average price for the corresponding session in Adelaide last year was just $5,494.
The clearance rate of 76 per cent rose all through the day and matched Tuesda’s trade.
Top price for the second session was $77,500 for a Bel Esprit colt given by leading Victorian trainer John Ledger.
Ledger was one of the more active buyers today along with the likes of Aquanita Racing (WA), Washpool Thoroughbreds, Darren Weir, Richard & David Jolly and Lloyd Kennewell.
“The buyers were out in force today at Morphettville and got some great value,” Magic Millions Managing Director David Chester said.
“Quality individuals were well sought out and were the subject of spirited bidding,” he added.
“The Adelaide Sale has a proud history and is regarded a value for money sale.”
“It is the sale where buyers can come and buy themselves a racetrack star for a price much lower than elsewhere around the country.”
“South Australian bred horses have a proud history of winning feature races around the country and world and this is bound to continue into the future.”
Chester said his team was already looking forward to the 2011 Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale.
Meanwhile, the Magic Millions Adelaide Complex will host an Autumn Mixed Thoroughbred Sale on April 11. Further details on this sale can be obtained from the Adelaide office.
ADELAIDE YEARLING SALE - SESSION TWO STATISTICS
The second session of the 2010 Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale has concluded at Morphettville.
SESSION TWO TOP SELLERS
$77,500 - Bel Esprit-Obiqua colt
Vendor: Summerset Park Stud (As Agent) / Buyer: John Ledger (Vic)
$62,500 - Testa Rossa-Manoristic colt
Baramul Stud / Darren Weir (Vic)
$56,000 - Domesday-Brave Accord colt
Little Hills Pastoral Co / Darren Weir (Vic)
$42,000 - Written Tycoon-Sister Cinderella colt
Rosehill Park (As Agent) / Edward O’Dwyer (Qld)
$40,000 - Calfornia Dane-Amazonian colt
Sullivans Run / Caragona Pty Ltd (Vic)
$40,000 - Niello-Swiss Vault colt
Kirkliston Stud / Lloyd Kennewell (SA)
SESSION TWO STATISTICS
(2009 in brackets)
Lots Catalogued: 175 (114)
Sale Gross: $1,480,500 ($390,050)
Average Price: $12,987 ($5,494)
Top Price: $77,500 ($25,000)
Lots Sold: 114 (71)
Lots Withdrawn: 23 (24)
Lots Passed: 36 (19)
Sold %: 76 (78)
