A cracking colt by exciting first season sire Smart Missile topped Day 1 of the Adelaide Magic Millions Sale at Morphettville on Monday night.

The colt was the first yearling to be offered at auction by new South Australian based operation Goldin Farms – the former Lindsay Park property now owned by Hong Kong businessman Pan Sutong.

Leading trainer Tony McEvoy purchased the colt for $220,000 after bids flew in from around the complex for the striking youngster.  “I’ve looked at all of the Smart Missiles at the sales this year,” McEvoy noted.  “I believe he’s really going to make it as a stallion.

“He throws a tremendous type – good bodied horses and this fellow is no exception.  I thought he was very athletic – he wasn’t as heavy as most of the Smart Missiles.”

The colt was one of four youngsters to sell for six-figures during the evening session.  He was followed by an Al Maher – Hey Rosie colt ($110,000), a Choisir – Brightlands Star filly ($105,000) and an Artie Schiller – Heavenly Wonder colt ($100,000).

Turnover reached $2.34 million on 67 lots at an average price of $34,940.  The clearance rate was 76%.