Day 1 of the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale saw figures rise across the board.

The gross soared 25% on last year’s corresponding opening day to $29 million for 158 lots sold.  The average climbed 11% to $184,332 and the clearance rate was steady at 80%.

The top selling $800,000 Exceed and Excel – Common Smytzer colt was sold to Hong Kong based George Moore Bloodstock.  He was one of 8 youngsters to sell for a half-million dollars or more during a healthy opening session.

“The highlight has to be the big jump in average price,” Magic Millions Managing Director Vin Cox reported.  “That’s just fantastic.

“The 80% clearance rate and turnover of over $29 million is a good foundation to start the sale.  As we know when sales go on they can get stronger, so let’s hope it is the case with this sale.”

DAY 1 LEADERBOARD

$800,000 – Exceed and Excel-Common Smytzer colt (Lot 123)
Vendor: Ampulla Lodge / Buyer: George Moore Bloodstock

$750,000 – Fastnet Rock-Dream Play filly (Lot 168)
Kia-Ora Stud / Paul Perry Racing

$725,000 – Street Cry-Dances on Waves colt (Lot 139)
Mill Park / China Horse Club/Winstar Farm

$625,000 – Street Cry-Aloha colt (Lot 15)
Baramul Stud / Spendthrift Australia

$550,000 – Fastnet Rock-El Laoob filly (Lot 179)
Newgate Farm / Thomas Li

$525,000 – Snitzel-City of Song colt (Lot 115)
Yarraman Park Stud / James Harron Bloodstock

$510,000 – All Too Hard-Factor of Safety filly (Lot 208)
Woodside Park Stud / James Harron Bloodstock

$500,000 – Snitzel-Air’s Precious colt (Lot 7)
Eureka Stud / Spendthrift Australia

EXCEED AND EXCEL – COMMON SMYTZER COLT