BREEDING FORUM

Posted: **Mon Jan 15, 2018 1:09 am**

The Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale has re-written the record books for its Book One auction with previous benchmarks smashed during the action packed four-day event. A filly by Snitzel (Lot 830) became the ninth individual lot to reach seven-figures when she was knocked down to New South Wales trainer Mark Newnham during Saturday's night session for $1.1 million. Offered by Arrowfield Stud, as agent, the filly out of Intimate Moment (Dubawi) was the standout performer on Day Four and helped elevate the 2018 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale as the highest ever grossing yearling auction in southern hemisphere history. "That's the one we were waiting for the last three days. It's nice we were able to get her," Newnham said. "She just looks a natural. She's got a really good, strong pedigree behind her and you'd nearly give up if she couldn't run." He added: "We thought she'd be pretty dear – for us she was the best one here. You've got to pay for them."