Magic Millions 2026 Gold Coast Yearling Sale Day 2 Wrap
Day 2 Wrap — Lots 211-450 | Tuesday 14 January 2026
Day 2 built on a solid opening session with stronger turnover despite fewer lots selling. The highlight was an Extreme Choice colt smashing through the $2 million barrier — the equal sale-topping price — purchased by Yulong to stand at their Victorian farm. The session saw Extreme Choice, Snitzel, and Anamoe dominate the aggregate sire table, while Home Affairs went a remarkable 11 from 11 to remain unbeaten across two days.
First-crop sire Anamoe emerged as the story of Day 2, with fillies in particular drawing strong competition and lifting his average to $466K for the session.
Day 2 At A Glance
| Metric | Day 2 | Day 1 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catalogued | 240 | 210 | +14% |
| Sold | 171 | 145 | +18% |
| Passed In | 37 | 40 | -8% |
| Withdrawn | 32 | 24 | +33% |
| Offered | 208 | 186 | +12% |
| Clearance Rate | 82.2% | 78.0% | +4.2pts |
| Gross Turnover | $51,395,000 | $41,285,000 | +24.5% |
| Average | $300,556 | $284,724 | +5.6% |
| Median | $200,000 | $200,000 | — |
Key Takeaway: Clearance improved to 82.2% with more lots offered. The market found its rhythm on Day 2.
Year-on-Year Comparison (Day 2)
| Metric | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 171 | 192 | -11% |
| Passed In | 37 | 24 | +54% |
| Clearance Rate | 82.2% | 88.9% | -6.7pts |
| Gross Turnover | $51,395,000 | $54,730,000 | -6.1% |
| Average | $300,556 | $285,052 | +5.4% |
| Median | $200,000 | $200,000 | — |
The average is up YoY despite a tighter clearance — buyers continue to pay premiums for quality.
Book 1 Cumulative (Days 1-2)
| Metric | 2026 (Lots 1-450) |
|---|---|
| Sold | 316 |
| Passed In | 77 |
| Withdrawn | 56 |
| Clearance Rate | 80.4% |
| Gross Turnover | $92,680,000 |
| Average | $293,291 |
Top 10 Lots — Day 2
| Lot | Sex | Sire | Dam | Vendor | Buyer | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 345 | M | Extreme Choice | Hazlebrook | Kingstar Farm | Yulong Investments | $2,000,000 |
| 372 | M | Snitzel | Iffranesia | Arrowfield Stud | Tom Magnier | $1,500,000 |
| 252 | M | Snitzel | Embrace Me | Milburn Creek | CHC/Newgate/Clarke | $1,500,000 |
| 420 | F | I Am Invincible | Key | Kia Ora Stud | Knine Inc/Rising Sun | $1,200,000 |
| 429 | M | Snitzel | Krone | Rosemont Stud | Harron/Fung Colts | $1,200,000 |
| 214 | F | Extreme Choice | Deroche | Newgate Farm | David Ellis/Te Akau | $850,000 |
| 422 | F | Anamoe | Kiki Express | Lime Country | — | $800,000 |
| 212 | F | Snitzel | Delta Queen | Arrowfield Stud | — | $800,000 |
| 239 | F | Anamoe | Eawase | Segenhoe Stud | — | $800,000 |
| 250 | M | I Am Invincible | Eloping | — | — | $800,000 |
Notable: Snitzel placed three in the top 5. Two Anamoe fillies hit $800K.
Price Distribution — Day 2
| Bracket | Sold | Total | % of Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1M+ | 5 | $7,400,000 | 14.4% |
| $500K-$999K | 20 | $12,725,000 | 24.8% |
| $300K-$499K | 36 | $13,830,000 | 26.9% |
| $200K-$299K | 35 | $8,030,000 | 15.6% |
| $100K-$199K | 56 | $8,120,000 | 15.8% |
| Under $100K | 19 | $1,290,000 | 2.5% |
Strong depth in the $300K-$500K bracket — 36 lots totalling $13.8M.
Colts vs Fillies — Day 2
| Sex | Sold | Aggregate | Average | Top Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | 82 | $24,900,000 | $303,659 | $2,000,000 |
| Fillies | 89 | $26,495,000 | $297,697 | $1,200,000 |
Fillies led on volume and aggregate; colts marginally ahead on average.
Leading Sires — Day 2 (by Aggregate)
| Sire | Offered | Sold | P/I | Clearance | Aggregate | Average | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snitzel | 8 | 6 | 2 | 75% | $6,050,000 | $1,008,333 | $1,500,000 |
| Extreme Choice | 5 | 5 | 0 | 100% | $4,250,000 | $850,000 | $2,000,000 |
| Anamoe ★ | 10 | 8 | 2 | 80% | $3,725,000 | $465,625 | $800,000 |
| Home Affairs ★★ | 11 | 11 | 0 | 100% | $3,695,000 | $335,909 | $650,000 |
| Zoustar | 8 | 7 | 1 | 88% | $3,480,000 | $497,143 | $650,000 |
| I Am Invincible | 5 | 5 | 0 | 100% | $3,140,000 | $628,000 | $1,200,000 |
| Stay Inside | 11 | 10 | 1 | 91% | $3,120,000 | $312,000 | $550,000 |
| Too Darn Hot | 6 | 6 | 0 | 100% | $2,075,000 | $345,833 | $475,000 |
| Ole Kirk | 7 | 6 | 1 | 86% | $1,710,000 | $285,000 | $550,000 |
| Wootton Bassett | 4 | 4 | 0 | 100% | $1,390,000 | $347,500 | $650,000 |
★ = First-crop sire (2023) | ★★ = Second-crop sire (2022)
Snitzel dominated with a million-dollar average from 6 sold. Extreme Choice went 5 from 5 topped by the $2M session leader.
First-Crop Sires — Day 2 Update
| Sire | Offered | Sold | P/I | Clearance | Aggregate | Average | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anamoe | 10 | 8 | 2 | 80% | $3,725,000 | $465,625 | $800,000 |
| Jacquinot | 5 | 5 | 0 | 100% | $870,000 | $174,000 | $250,000 |
| Hitotsu | 6 | 5 | 1 | 83% | $760,000 | $152,000 | $210,000 |
| Profondo | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% | $310,000 | $155,000 | $180,000 |
| Paulele | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | $80,000 | $80,000 | $80,000 |
| TOTAL | 24 | 21 | 3 | 88% | $5,745,000 | $273,571 | — |
Day 2 First-Crop Insights
Anamoe (Darley): The star of Day 2. Eight sold at $466K average with two $800K fillies — both from top-tier mares (Kiki Express and Eawase). Fillies ($466K) dominated as buyers targeted his filly progeny. His sale aggregate across two days now sits at $5.82M.
Jacquinot (Widden): Maintained perfect clearance (5/5) at $174K average. Solid if unspectacular.
Hitotsu (Arrowfield): Five from 6 at $152K average. Colts ($178K) outperforming fillies.
Second-Crop Sire: Home Affairs — Day 2
| Sire | Offered | Sold | P/I | Clearance | Aggregate | Average | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Affairs | 11 | 11 | 0 | 100% | $3,695,000 | $335,909 | $650,000 |
Home Affairs (Coolmore): Another perfect session — 11 from 11 to extend his Book 1 record to 22 from 23 at 96% clearance. Day 2 average ($336K) was notably higher than Day 1 ($269K). He's now the leading sire by number sold with $6.65M aggregate across two days.
Cumulative First/Second-Crop Sire Tally (Days 1-2)
| Sire | Offered | Sold | P/I | Clearance | Aggregate | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Affairs ★★ | 23 | 22 | 1 | 96% | $6,650,000 | $302,273 |
| Anamoe ★ | 16 | 14 | 2 | 88% | $5,820,000 | $415,714 |
| Jacquinot ★ | 11 | 10 | 1 | 91% | $2,430,000 | $243,000 |
| Hitotsu ★ | 10 | 8 | 2 | 80% | $1,105,000 | $138,125 |
| Profondo ★ | 3 | 3 | 0 | 100% | $460,000 | $153,333 |
| Paulele ★ | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% | $160,000 | $80,000 |
Home Affairs leads on volume and aggregate; Anamoe leads on average.
Leading Vendors — Day 2
| Vendor | Offered | Sold | P/I | Clearance | Aggregate | Average | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newgate Farm | 12 | 12 | 0 | 100% | $4,490,000 | $374,167 | $850,000 |
| Arrowfield Stud | 13 | 10 | 3 | 77% | $3,920,000 | $392,000 | $1,500,000 |
| Widden Stud | 11 | 10 | 1 | 91% | $3,155,000 | $315,500 | $600,000 |
| Milburn Creek | 4 | 4 | 0 | 100% | $2,750,000 | $687,500 | $1,500,000 |
| Coolmore Stud | 9 | 9 | 0 | 100% | $2,430,000 | $270,000 | $400,000 |
| Kingstar Farm | 5 | 4 | 1 | 80% | $2,340,000 | $585,000 | $2,000,000 |
| Segenhoe Stud | 8 | 6 | 2 | 75% | $2,320,000 | $386,667 | $800,000 |
| Yarraman Park | 8 | 8 | 0 | 100% | $2,180,000 | $272,500 | $480,000 |
| Lime Country | 4 | 4 | 0 | 100% | $2,105,000 | $526,250 | $800,000 |
| Rosemont Stud | 5 | 4 | 1 | 80% | $2,000,000 | $500,000 | $1,200,000 |
Vendor Analysis
Newgate Farm dominated Day 2 — 12 from 12 at $374K average. Their Extreme Choice and Anamoe yearlings were particularly sought after (4 Extreme Choice for $2.25M, 2 Anamoe for $1.2M).
Milburn Creek averaged $687K from just 4 sold, topped by a $1.5M Snitzel colt.
Rosemont Stud bounced back after a Day 1 shutout — 4 from 5 on Day 2 at $500K average including a $1.2M Snitzel colt.
100% Clearance Club Day 2: Newgate, Milburn Creek, Coolmore, Yarraman Park, Lime Country
Leading Buyers — Day 2
| Buyer | Bought | Spend | Average | Top Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Magnier | 2 | $2,300,000 | $1,150,000 | $1.5M Snitzel c |
| Yulong Investments | 1 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2M Extreme Choice c |
| Knine Inc/Rising Sun | 3 | $1,955,000 | $652K | $1.2M I Am Invincible f |
| CHC/Newgate/Clarke | 1 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | $1.5M Snitzel c |
| David Ellis/Te Akau | 3 | $1,490,000 | $497K | $850K Extreme Choice f |
| Hong Kong Jockey Club | 3 | $1,250,000 | $417K | $625K |
| Star Thoroughbreds | 5 | $1,250,000 | $250K | $330K |
| Harron/Fung Colts | 1 | $1,200,000 | $1,200,000 | $1.2M Snitzel c |
| Harron/Freedman/Fung Fillies | 2 | $1,125,000 | $563K | $625K |
| Maher/Redvers | 2 | $950,000 | $475K | $475K |
Buyer Patterns — Day 2
Tom Magnier continued his selective approach — just 2 purchases but both colts (Snitzel $1.5M, I Am Invincible $800K). Combined with Day 1 ($2.4M from 2), he's spent $4.7M from 4 yearlings at $1.175M average.
Yulong Investments made a statement purchase with the $2M Extreme Choice colt from Kingstar Farm — the session topper.
David Ellis/Te Akau added an $850K Extreme Choice filly to their portfolio — demonstrating faith in the emerging sire.
Hong Kong Jockey Club was active, securing 3 yearlings for $1.25M — a sign of renewed international interest.
James Harron operated across multiple partnerships — $1.2M colt for Tony Fung Colts, plus $1.125M across two fillies for the Freedman/Fung Fillies partnership.
Key Themes — Day 2
1. Extreme Choice Explodes
The son of Not A Single Doubt went 5 from 5 at $850K average, topped by a $2M colt. Across two days: 7 from 7 at $839K average. He's emerging as a serious sire force.
2. Anamoe's Fillies in Demand
Day 2 was all about Anamoe fillies — 8 sold at $466K with two reaching $800K. Buyers see residual value in his female progeny.
3. Home Affairs: The Machine
22 from 23 at 96% clearance across two days. No other sire has matched that consistency at this level.
4. Hellbent Sets New Magic Millions Yearling Benchmark
A $600,000 filly (Lot 434) out of La Tigeresa (Street Cry) from Widden Stud set a new Magic Millions Gold Coast yearling record for Hellbent, eclipsing the previous mark of $500K. Michael Freedman Racing secured the filly, underlining the Yarraman Park stallion's growing reputation as a sire of quality fillies.
5. Snitzel's Million-Dollar Average
Six sold on Day 2 at $1.008M average. The veteran still commands elite prices for the right individuals.
6. International Buyers Return
Yulong ($2M), Hong Kong Jockey Club ($1.25M), and Tom Magnier (Coolmore) all active — a positive sign for market depth.
7. Newgate's Dominant Day
12 from 12 at $374K average, driven by their Extreme Choice and Anamoe drafts. The farm is clearly invested in the right sires.
What to Watch — Day 3
- Can Extreme Choice maintain momentum?
- Will Anamoe fillies continue to lead his market?
- How does Home Affairs handle deeper into the catalogue?
- More international buying activity?
Report compiled from Magic Millions 2026 Gold Coast Yearling Sale, Day 2 results (Lots 211-450)
Data source: G1 Goldmine / Stallion Match
Magic Millions 2026 Gold Coast Yearling Sale