Magic Millions 2026 Gold Coast Yearling Sale - Book 1 Wrap
Book 1 Wrap — Lots 1-980 | 13-17 January 2026
The 2026 Magic Millions Gold Coast Book 1 concluded with 707 yearlings sold for $198.2 million — a 4.1% average increase year-on-year despite a slightly tighter clearance rate. The sale was headlined by two $2 million toppers (an Extreme Choice colt and Frankel filly), while the emerging sire brigade of Anamoe and Home Affairs stamped their authority on the commercial market.
Snitzel reclaimed his throne as leading sire by aggregate ($19.68M), while first-crop sire Anamoe announced himself as a genuine commercial force — his colts averaging $534K and the sire finishing third on the aggregate table with $13.79M.
The market rewarded quality but punished mediocrity — a theme that played out consistently across the five days.
Book 1 At A Glance
| Metric | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catalogued | 980 | 1,021 | -4% |
| Sold | 707 | 770 | -8.2% |
| Passed In | 155 | 156 | -0.6% |
| Withdrawn | 118 | 95 | +24% |
| Offered | 862 | 926 | -7% |
| Clearance Rate | 82.0% | 83.2% | -1.2pts |
| Gross Turnover | $198,202,500 | $207,365,000 | -4.4% |
| Average | $280,343 | $269,305 | +4.1% |
| Median | $200,000 | $200,000 | — |
The Takeaway: Fewer lots on offer and a marginally tighter clearance, but the average tells the real story — buyers paid 4% more when they did bid. Quality commanded premiums; the rest struggled.
Top 15 Lots
| Lot | Sex | Sire | Dam | Vendor | Buyer | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 345 | M | Extreme Choice | Hazlebrook | Kingstar Farm | Yulong Investments | $2,000,000 |
| 59 | F | Frankel | Antibes | Segenhoe Stud | Tom Magnier | $2,000,000 |
| 504 | F | Snitzel | Madame Andree | Arrowfield Stud | Hermitage Thoroughbreds | $1,600,000 |
| 372 | M | Snitzel | Iffranesia | Arrowfield Stud | Tom Magnier | $1,500,000 |
| 942 | M | Snitzel | Vangelic | Coolmore Stud | Waller Racing/Mulcaster | $1,500,000 |
| 252 | M | Snitzel | Embrace Me | Milburn Creek | CHC/Newgate/Clarke | $1,500,000 |
| 708 | F | I Am Invincible | Qafila | Coolmore Stud | Waller Racing/Mulcaster | $1,250,000 |
| 420 | F | I Am Invincible | Key | Kia Ora Stud | Knine Inc/Rising Sun | $1,200,000 |
| 680 | M | Snitzel | Play That Song | Newgate Farm | Harron/Fung Colts | $1,200,000 |
| 429 | M | Snitzel | Krone | Rosemont Stud | Harron/Fung Colts | $1,200,000 |
| 201 | M | Extreme Choice | Dame Giselle | The Chase | Waller Racing/Mulcaster | $1,200,000 |
| 545 | M | Frankel | Miss Alacrity | Newgate Farm | Harron/Fung Colts | $1,100,000 |
| 781 | M | Anamoe | Secret Trail | Widden Stud | Ciaron Maher Bloodstock | $1,100,000 |
| 75 | F | I Am Invincible | Avantage | Coolmore Stud | Glentree/Badgers | $1,050,000 |
| 455 | F | I Am Invincible | Lankan Star | Segenhoe Stud | Waterhouse & Bott/Kestrel | $1,000,000 |
15 lots reached seven figures — compared to 18 in 2025. Snitzel dominated the top tier with 5 lots over $1M.
Price Distribution
| Bracket | Sold | Total | % of Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1M+ | 15 | $20,400,000 | 10.3% |
| $500K-$999K | 81 | $53,235,000 | 26.9% |
| $300K-$499K | 137 | $51,675,000 | 26.1% |
| $200K-$299K | 152 | $35,060,000 | 17.7% |
| $100K-$199K | 230 | $31,715,000 | 16.0% |
| Under $100K | 92 | $6,117,500 | 3.1% |
The $300K-$500K bracket continues to be the market's engine room — 137 lots accounting for 26% of turnover. Strong support across the $500K-$1M range with 81 transactions.
Colts vs Fillies
| Sex | Sold | Aggregate | Average | Top Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | 382 | $106,312,500 | $278,305 | $2,000,000 |
| Fillies | 325 | $91,890,000 | $282,738 | $2,000,000 |
Fillies edged colts on average (+1.6%), a shift from traditional patterns. Both sexes shared the $2M top price.
Leading Sires by Aggregate
| Sire | Offered | Sold | P/I | Clearance | Aggregate | Average | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snitzel | 32 | 28 | 4 | 88% | $19,680,000 | $702,857 | $1,600,000 |
| I Am Invincible | 36 | 32 | 4 | 89% | $18,985,000 | $593,281 | $1,250,000 |
| Anamoe ★ | 31 | 28 | 3 | 90% | $13,790,000 | $492,500 | $1,100,000 |
| Home Affairs ★★ | 37 | 35 | 2 | 95% | $9,810,000 | $280,286 | $700,000 |
| Zoustar | 28 | 20 | 8 | 71% | $9,575,000 | $478,750 | $900,000 |
| Stay Inside ★★ | 32 | 27 | 5 | 84% | $6,705,000 | $248,333 | $750,000 |
| Frankel | 12 | 11 | 1 | 92% | $6,615,000 | $601,364 | $2,000,000 |
| Extreme Choice | 9 | 8 | 1 | 89% | $6,580,000 | $822,500 | $2,000,000 |
| Justify | 24 | 22 | 2 | 92% | $6,420,000 | $291,818 | $750,000 |
| Too Darn Hot | 17 | 16 | 1 | 94% | $5,685,000 | $355,313 | $725,000 |
★ = First-crop sire (2023) | ★★ = Second-crop sire (2022)
Sire Insights
Snitzel ($19.68M) reclaimed the leading sire mantle with an extraordinary $702K average from 28 sold — five of which exceeded $1M. His clearance of 88% remains elite for a sire at this price point.
I Am Invincible ($18.99M) was again a powerhouse with 32 sold at $593K average, including four millionaires. His damsire influence was equally significant (see below).
Extreme Choice ($6.58M from 8 sold) emerged as the talk of the sale at $822K average — the highest of any sire with 5+ sold. His $2M Kingstar Farm colt to Yulong was the equal sale-topper.
Frankel ($6.62M) continues to deliver at the elite level — $601K average with his Segenhoe filly (ex Antibes) fetching $2M to Tom Magnier.
First-Crop Sires (2023 to Stud) — Complete Book 1
| Sire | Offered | Sold | P/I | Clearance | Aggregate | Average | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anamoe | 31 | 28 | 3 | 90% | $13,790,000 | $492,500 | $1,100,000 |
| Jacquinot | 21 | 16 | 5 | 76% | $3,490,000 | $218,125 | $425,000 |
| Hitotsu | 14 | 11 | 3 | 79% | $1,515,000 | $137,727 | $280,000 |
| Profondo | 5 | 5 | 0 | 100% | $660,000 | $132,000 | $180,000 |
| Paulele | 4 | 3 | 1 | 75% | $280,000 | $93,333 | $120,000 |
| TOTAL | 75 | 63 | 12 | 84% | $19,735,000 | $313,254 | — |
First-Crop Analysis
Anamoe (Darley, $55K) was sensational. His 28 sold for $13.79M at $492K average made him the third-highest grossing sire of the entire sale — an extraordinary debut. Colts ($534K avg) outperformed fillies ($445K), with his $1.1M colt from Secret Trail (Widden Stud) topping his draft.
Jacquinot (Widden, $38.5K) showed solid appeal with 16 sold at $218K average. His colts ($227K) edged fillies ($198K). At his service fee, he's delivering strong returns.
Hitotsu (Arrowfield, $33K) found the market competitive, averaging $138K from 11 sold. His Book 1 story suggests he may find his level in Book 2.
Profondo (Windsor Park NZ, $30K) went 5 from 5 — perfect clearance at $132K average.
Second-Crop Sires (2022 to Stud)
| Sire | Offered | Sold | P/I | Clearance | Aggregate | Average | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Affairs | 37 | 35 | 2 | 95% | $9,810,000 | $280,286 | $700,000 |
| Stay Inside | 32 | 27 | 5 | 84% | $6,705,000 | $248,333 | $750,000 |
Home Affairs (Coolmore, $77K) was the clearance king of Book 1 — 35 from 37 at 95%. His $9.81M aggregate placed him fourth overall. Notably, his fillies ($315K avg) significantly outperformed his colts ($254K) — an interesting commercial dynamic as buyers see residual broodmare value. His consistency across five days was remarkable: he rarely passed in and found strong support at every price point from $80K to $700K.
Stay Inside (Widden, $44K) delivered solid results with 27 from 32 at $248K average. Unlike Home Affairs, his fillies ($259K) marginally outperformed colts ($237K). His $750K filly topped his draft — a strong second-crop showing for the Golden Slipper winner.
Leading Damsires
| Damsire | Sold | Aggregate | Average | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I Am Invincible | 47 | $13,930,000 | $296,383 | $1,200,000 |
| Snitzel | 45 | $12,492,500 | $277,611 | $825,000 |
| Fastnet Rock | 32 | $11,370,000 | $355,313 | $1,050,000 |
| Not A Single Doubt | 24 | $8,270,000 | $344,583 | $1,250,000 |
| Exceed And Excel | 23 | $6,970,000 | $303,043 | $1,200,000 |
| Lonhro | 15 | $6,775,000 | $451,667 | $2,000,000 |
| Nicconi | 5 | $3,040,000 | $608,000 | $1,000,000 |
I Am Invincible led as damsire with $13.93M from 47 sold — his mares continue to be the golden cross with almost any commercial sire.
Lonhro mares averaged $452K, highlighted by the $2M Frankel filly from Antibes.
Nicconi mares averaged $608K from just 5 sold — the highest average of any damsire with 5+ results.
Leading Vendors
| Vendor | Offered | Sold | P/I | Clearance | Aggregate | Average | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowfield Stud | 52 | 46 | 6 | 88% | $15,115,000 | $328,587 | $1,600,000 |
| Coolmore Stud | 38 | 38 | 0 | 100% | $13,735,000 | $361,447 | $1,500,000 |
| Newgate Farm | 41 | 41 | 0 | 100% | $13,265,000 | $323,537 | $1,200,000 |
| Segenhoe Stud | 30 | 25 | 5 | 83% | $11,935,000 | $477,400 | $2,000,000 |
| Yulong | 45 | 37 | 8 | 82% | $11,670,000 | $315,405 | $700,000 |
| Widden Stud | 44 | 34 | 10 | 77% | $11,335,000 | $333,382 | $1,100,000 |
| Yarraman Park | 32 | 30 | 2 | 94% | $10,185,000 | $339,500 | $850,000 |
| Sledmere Stud | 35 | 30 | 5 | 86% | $7,155,000 | $238,500 | $750,000 |
| Vinery Stud | 25 | 24 | 1 | 96% | $6,340,000 | $264,167 | $800,000 |
| Milburn Creek | 8 | 8 | 0 | 100% | $4,170,000 | $521,250 | $1,500,000 |
Vendor Analysis
Coolmore and Newgate achieved perfect 100% clearance — 79 lots between them without a single pass-in. Remarkable preparation and pricing.
Segenhoe topped the averages at $477K, driven by their $2M Frankel filly.
Milburn Creek averaged $521K from 8 sold — the highest average of any vendor with 8+ offered.
Yarraman Park continues to punch above its weight — 94% clearance at $340K average.
Leading Buyers
| Buyer | Bought | Spend | Average | Top Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waller Racing/Mulcaster | 14 | $8,685,000 | $620,357 | $1.5M Snitzel c |
| Waterhouse & Bott/Kestrel | 18 | $7,785,000 | $432,500 | $1M I Am Invincible f |
| Harron/Tony Fung Colts | 9 | $6,675,000 | $741,667 | $1.2M Snitzel c (x2) |
| China Horse Club/Newgate | 9 | $5,370,000 | $596,667 | $775K |
| Tom Magnier | 4 | $4,700,000 | $1,175,000 | $2M Frankel f |
| David Ellis/Te Akau | 11 | $4,670,000 | $424,545 | $850K |
| Maher/Redvers | 10 | $4,605,000 | $460,500 | $950K |
| Ciaron Maher Bloodstock | 11 | $4,120,000 | $374,545 | $1.1M Anamoe c |
| Archibald/W. Johnson | 10 | $3,280,000 | $328,000 | $700K |
| Star Thoroughbreds | 11 | $2,940,000 | $267,273 | $460K |
Buyer Profiles
Chris Waller/Mulcaster was the dominant buyer by spend — $8.685M across 14 yearlings at an elite $620K average. Their shopping list was selective and sire-focused: Snitzel (3), I Am Invincible (1), Extreme Choice (1), Anamoe (2), Zoustar (2).
Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott/Kestrel secured the most lots (18) at $432K average. Strong filly focus — they bought four I Am Invincible fillies including lots at $1M, $850K, $600K, and $480K.
James Harron/Tony Fung Colts lived up to their name — all 9 purchases were colts, spending $6.675M at $742K average. Four Snitzel colts headlined the portfolio.
Tom Magnier played sniper — just 4 purchases at $1.175M average, but they included both $2M co-toppers.
Ciaron Maher (across all entities) was active throughout — his standalone operation secured the $1.1M Anamoe colt, demonstrating faith in the young sire.
Key Themes
1. Anamoe Arrives
Third on the aggregate sire table in his debut crop. $13.79M from 28 sold at 90% clearance and $492K average. The Darley flagbearer is a legitimate commercial force.
2. Home Affairs: Consistency Personified
95% clearance across 37 offered. He may not hit the heights of Anamoe on average, but his consistency makes him a vendor's dream.
3. Extreme Choice's Breakout
$822K average from 8 sold — the highest of any sire with multiple results. The $2M co-topper announced him as a serious player.
4. I Am Invincible: Sire & Damsire
$19M as a sire, $14M as a damsire. His influence on the Australian thoroughbred market is now unmatched.
5. Quality Over Quantity
The 4% average increase despite fewer lots sold tells the story — buyers did their homework and paid up for the right horses.
6. Coolmore & Newgate Perfect
79 lots between them, zero pass-ins. When preparation meets pricing, the market responds.
7. Hellbent's New Benchmark
A $600K filly (Lot 434) set a new Magic Millions Gold Coast yearling record for the Yarraman Park stallion — Michael Freedman securing the daughter of La Tigeresa.
Looking Ahead
Book 1 of the 2026 Magic Millions delivered a market that rewarded quality bloodlines, vendor preparation, and commercial sire power. The emergence of Anamoe and continued dominance of Home Affairs among the younger sires suggests the next generation of Australian stallion power is well established.
The average increase (+4.1%) in a slightly tighter market indicates underlying strength — when buyers commit, they commit at premium levels.
Report compiled from Magic Millions 2026 Gold Coast Yearling Sale, Book 1 results (Lots 1-980)
Data source: G1 Goldmine / Stallion Match