What a vibrant thoroughbred trading period 2016 has been in AUS starting in January and still firing strongly in June. This time it was the broodmares and their recently weaned stock that were the currency and buyers have been jumping out of trees to take a leg or four. Read more
C’MON AUSSIE C’MON
After celebrating Australia Day 2016, who would have predicted the following would have occurred so far this year:
- ASX 200 down 6.5%;
- AUD/USD down 5%;
- Median yearling prices for Magic Millions main session up 15%, gross up 25% and average up 15.5% with a 89.97% clearance rate;
- A filly runs sixth in the Magic Millions 2YO and her female owners rewarded with $325,000 in prizemoney;
- Odds for Essendon FC taking the wooden spoon plunge from $6.50 to $1.25.
An independent insight into the business of breeding and racing
Magic Millions 2015
Magic Millions each year bears the task of “setting the scene,” for yearling sales in Australia and its 2015 performance was a success. The Combined sale aggregate was up 20% compared to last year, with the average up 22% (all sessions). Read more