Bunbury based Daniel Love stole the limelight at the Perth Magic Millions Winter Sale on Sunday with 25 buys including the two top-priced foals by Blackfriars.

Topping proceedings was the Blackfriars – Idyllic Doll colt offered by Durham Lodge at $85,000.  Love outbid Colin Loxton who owns the colt’s three-quarter brothers Playing God and God Has Spoken.

Buying under his Mega Holdings banner, Love’s haul also included the second highest-priced Blackfriars – Stella Vision colt for $48,000.

Durham Lodge catalogued 33 weanlings and turnover for its draft reached $581,850.  “We’re very happy with the results,” Durham’s Jeremy Smith said.  “All the best trainers were here buying them.”

Overall trade on the day topped $980,000 at an average price of $5,733 which was up 129%.  The clearance rate improved 10 points to 87%.

TOP SELLING FOALS

$85,000 – Blackfriars – Idyllic Doll colt
Durham Lodge / Buyer: Mega Holdings

$48,000 – Blackfriars – Stella Vision colt
Durham Lodge / Mega Holdings

$36,000 – Universal Ruler – Shock Pak colt
Durham Lodge / Grant Williams

$32,000 – Blackfriars – Prime Again filly
Durham Lodge / Bott Family Trust

$31,000 – Blackfriars – Show of Tralee colt
Durham Lodge / Stephen Miller

TOP-CLASS FOAL
Durham Lodge sold this three quarter brother to Playing God and God Has Spoken for $85,000