Eliza Park International sire Magnus averaged over $100,000 for his two yearlings at the Gold Coast Magic Millions Sale.

The colt from Shirl Pegasus (Fusaichi Pegasus) made $120,000 to the bid of Freedman Racing on Friday afternoon.  His dam won twice in Sydney and was also Group 2 placed in the AJC Breeders’ Classic.

EPI sold him on behalf of Dorrington Farm owner Rob Crabtree who raced Magnus to a Group 1 victory in the AJC Galaxy.

“He’s a lovely colt and typical of the breed,” Eliza Park’s Philip Marshall said.  “Magnus has built up a tremendous record in the last 12 months and it’s no wonder trainers like his stock.  They’re genuine, straight-forward gallopers.”

The other Magnus for sale on the Gold Coast was knocked down to local trainer Jason McLachlan.  He paid $85,000 for the colt from Tasmanian Thousand Guineas winner Le Bel Away (Bel Esprit).

Eliza Park International’s racing arm Sun Bloodstock has also been busy at the Magic Millions and its buys on Friday included a Lonhro colt from Ampulla Lodge for $340,000.

Ampulla owner Steve Jostlear enjoyed a ground-breaking Book 1 Sale with three lots grossing $1.32 million.  The Bunyip-based pin-hooker topped Day 1 with an $800,000 Exceed And Excel colt bred by Makybe.

Fellow Victorian breeder Lauriston Thoroughbred Farm finished Book 1 with turnover of $850,000 for 5 lots.  Top price was the $220,000 Snitzel – Rapidement filly bought by Victorian syndicator Brad Spicer.