Red hot sire Fastnet Rock stole the show during a great day’s selling at Thursday’s Gold Coast Magic Millions yearling sale.

Bloodstock agents James Bester and Demi O’Byrne held the winning bid when auctioneer Steve Davis dropped his gavel at $960,000.  Competition for the colt was strong with no fewer than three parties bidding $900,000 or more.

Another highlight of the session was the sale of Strawberry Hill Stud’s More Than Ready filly from Sugar Babe for $600,000.  Gai Waterhouse and James Harron outlasted the Segenhoe Stud team to secure the star filly.

The current average price of $127,977 is up marginally compared to the first two sessions last year.  The clearance rate has soared to over 81%.

“We couldn’t be much happier with proceedings,” Magic Millions Managing Director Vin Cox said.  “Competition was strong throughout the day and it was great to see some outstanding results for vendors from around the country.

“We still have some terrific prospects to go under the hammer on Friday and Saturday night so we’re hoping the momentum will continue.”

Queensland’s Rosari Farm was delighted when its lovely Fastnet Rock filly from Quack was purchased by Bahen Bloodstock and Malua Racing for $460,000.

Widden Stud’s Antony Thompson was all smiles when the Sebring half brother to Absolut Glam sold to Gai Waterhouse and James Harron for $360,000.

And South Australia’s Mill Park was celebrating after three strong sales.  Its Choisir half sister to Captain Sonador ($350,000 to Belmont Bloodstock Agency), Bernardini – Rock on Madonna colt ($360,000 to Hong Kong Jockey Club) and the New Approach – Sizzie ‘em colt ($250,000 to Darley).

Day 2 TOP SELLERS

$960,000 – Fastnet Rock-Rose of Cimmaron colt
Vendor: Edinburgh Park / Buyer: Demi O’Byrne & James Bester B’stock (NSW)

$600,000 – More Than Ready-Sugar Babe filly
Strawberry Hill Stud / Gai Waterhouse & James Harron B’stock (NSW)

$470,000 – More Than Ready-Presenting colt
Baramul Stud / Segenhoe Stud (NSW)

$460,000 – Fastnet Rock-Quack filly
Rosari Farm / Bahen Bloodstock & Malua Racing (Vic)

$450,000 – Fastnet Rock-Satin Robes filly
Widden Stud (As Agent for MJ & SC Murdoch) / Boomer B’stock (Qld)

$420,000 – Shamardal-Starfish filly
Amarina Farm (As Agent) / Segenhoe Stud (NSW)

$420,000 – Northern Meteor-Tactfully colt
Attunga Stud (As Agent) / George Moore B’stock (HK)

$380,000 – Fastnet Rock-Sweet Ransom colt
Newhaven Park (As Agent) / Magic Millions as agent (Qld)

$360,000 – Bernardini-Rock on Madonna colt
Mill Park (As Agent) / Hong Kong Jockey Club (HK)

$360,000 – Sebring-Pine Away colt
Widden Stud (As Agent) / Gai Waterhouse & James Harron B’stock (NSW)

$350,000 – Choisir-Pushing Daisies filly
Mill Park (As Agent) / Belmont B’stock Agency (Vic)