Sales Introduction
In Australia the most important sales are of yearlings, when horses are around 14 to 22 months old. This is the opportunity for racehorse owners and trainers to buy what they hope will become future champions. Australian thoroughbreds are also sold at weanling sales, breeze up sales (2YO’s who are ready to race), mixed, broodmare and dispersal sales throughout the year, or by private sale. There are two auction companies in Australia who organise and run Australia’s major sales. Catalogues provide a preview of lots and conditions of sale and can be obtained by contacting the sales companies direct.
Below are the dates for the major thoroughbred sales in Australia.
2024 Australian Sales Dates
SALE | DATE* | COMPANY | VENUE |
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JANUARY |
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Gold Coast Yearling Sale |
9-16 January |
MM |
Gold Coast, QLD |
FEBRUARY |
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Classic Yearling Sale |
11-13 February |
Inglis |
Riverside, NSW |
Perth Yearling Sale |
22-23 February |
MM |
Swan Valley, WA |
Tasmanian Yearling Sale |
26 February |
MM |
Launceston, TAS |
MARCH |
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Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale |
3-5 March |
Inglis |
Oaklands, VIC |
Gold Coast March Yearling Sale |
11-12 March |
MM |
Gold Coast, QLD |
Adelaide Yearling Sale |
18-19 March |
MM |
Morphettville, SA |
APRIL |
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Australian Easter Yearling Sale |
7-8 April |
Inglis |
Riverside, NSW |
Gold Yearling Sale |
21 April |
Inglis |
Oaklands, VIC |
HTBA May Yearling Sale |
28 April |
Inglis |
Riverside, NSW |
MAY |
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Australian Weanling Sale |
6-7 May |
Inglis |
Riverside, NSW |
Chairman's Sale |
9 May |
Inglis |
Riverside, NSW |
Australian Broodmare Sale |
10 May |
Inglis |
Riverside, NSW |
National Weanling Sale |
23-24 May |
MM |
Gold Coast, QLD |
National Broodmare Sale |
28-30 May |
MM |
Gold Coast, QLD |
JUNE |
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National Yearling Sale |
4-5 June |
MM |
Gold Coast, QLD |
Great Southern Sale |
13-14 June |
Inglis |
Oaklands, VIC |
JULY |
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AUGUST |
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SEPTEMBER |
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OCTOBER |
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Ready2Race Sale |
15 October |
Inglis |
Riverside, NSW |
2YO's In Training Sale |
TBC |
MM |
Gold Coast, QLD |
NOVEMBER |
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DECEMBER |
*Please note all dates are subject to change and do not include online sales.
For the most up to date information, refer to the Magic Millions and Inglis websites.
Buyer Incentive Program
Australia’s two major auction houses – Inglis and Magic Millions – each provide lucrative buyer incentives based on the region travelled from, level of spend and settlement of purchases.
For further information contact.
MAGIC MILLIONS |
INGLIS |
+61 7 5504 1200 https://www.magicmillions.com.au/
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Riverside Stables - Sydney Oaklands - Melbourne |
Bloodstock Agents/Private Sales
Buying a horse can be a daunting proposition, but professional assistance is readily available through registered bloodstock agents.
Although there are no guarantees of racetrack success, bloodstock agents are equipped to assist with purchasing of horses – both privately or through public auctions – and can provide mating advice, valuations, insurance, shipping information etc.
The Federation of Bloodstock Agents Australia Ltd (FBAA) was formed in 1988 to maintain, improve and develop the standards, status and services of bloodstock agents and there are currently 30 accredited members.
Find a list of members here: FBAA.