The 2018 Magic Millions Yearling Sale in Launceston grossed $2,800,500 after one of the passed-in lots was sold post-auction. This was an increase of $490,500 on 2017.
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It took the total number of lots sold to 95 at an average price of $29,479 (up $5417).
Armidale Stud sold the two highest priced lots with a colt by Epaulette from With Decorum bought by Ellerton/Zahara Racing (Vic) for $100,000 and a Needs Further – Tycoon Sali filly bought by Prime Thoroughbreds (Vic) for $95,000.
Grenville Stud sold a Dundeel-Dineeta colt to Lloyd Kennewell (SA) for $90,000; Armidale (as agent) sold a Toronado-Il Sogno colt to Wylie Dalziel, Peter Moody and Darren Weir (Vic) for $80,000 and Alva Stud sold a Husson-Vintage Blend filly to Kelly Schweida (Qld) for $80,000.
The leading buyers by total spend were Ellerton Zahra $245,000, John Blacker $171,500, Aust. Bloodstock $163,000, Lloyd Kennewell $161,000, Prime Thoroughbreds $139,000, Star Thoroughbreds $138,500 and Adam Trinder $110,500.
