Day one of the Magic Millions sales resulted in some big buys for Rockhampton.
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A huge influx of yearlings is Rockhampton bound after an estimated 22 were purchased with that intent at the Gold Coast on Monday.
This represents a record in that arena from the first session on Monday’s Magic Millions March QTIS Yearling Sale.
Some $691,500 was outplayed for them when 160 yearlings sold for a gross of $7.45 million.
This brought about a grand first days result with a record average of $47,175.
In a bold expression of his confidence in Rockhampton racing, Gracemere’s Colin Bell topped the CQ brigade with a $105,000 buy.
Change of fortune for Rocky racing star Marway, pictured with jockey Brad Pengelly on board, after a win at Rockhampton’s Callaghan Park. Photo: Caught in the Act Photography CQ
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What a difference a few days can make as in a complete turnaround, the luck of the draw has gone in Marway’s favour for his engagement at Randwick in Sydney on Wednesday.
Only late last week, Marway’s managing owner Greg Sturgiss expressed his disappointment after the Rockhampton star drew barrier 14 for his planned start at Canterbury Park last Friday night.
“He will be scratched and we will wait for next Wednesday at Randwick and hope he draws a good barrier,” Sturgiss said.