Magic Millions sale about to begin

The Magic Millions National Horses in Training Sale begins Thursday on the

Gold Coast. One of the highlights of the catalog is Hip No. 295, a half brother

by Octagonal to leading three-year-old Group 1 winner Whobegotyou (Street Cry

[Ire]). The juvenile is consigned by Cloud Nine Equine Enterprises.

"It appears he has a very similar nature as his half brother," said Cloud

Nine's Sarah Murray-Leslie. "This bloke is very laid back and is easy to work

with. He is a nice moving horse and he will be similar to Whobegotyou, I'm sure

-- not an early two-year-old, but a horse who will continue to blossom at three

and beyond. Whobegotyou looks a sensational racehorse with an incredible future.

We're thrilled to be offering his half brother this week."

The auction will mark the Australian sales debut of BC3 Australia. Formed by

American pinhookers John Brocklebank and Shane Chipman, BC3 Australia's draft

includes three youngster who are already trial winners. In the consignment is

Hip 248, a full brother to stakes-placed Falvelon's Dream (Falvelon), and Fast

Lover (Iglesia), Hip 352, a trial winner at Eagle Farm.

"All BC3 Australia horses are for sale and our charter ensures that none are

held back unless a horse proves itself not up to our high standards," general

manager Aaron Corby said. "BC3 Australia stands behind its product and our

success comes from the success of the owners and trainers who support our sales

drafts. We buy a specific type of horse that will suit both our operation and

our buyers. Quality is never compromised. All BC3 Australia's horses are

equipped with education and training to become a racehorse. Right through to

barrier work, these horses are ready to be purchased one week and race the

next."

During Tuesday's first session of the sale's breeze ups, a full brother to

champion Singaporean sprinter World Airlines (Umatilla) turned in the fastest

200-meter work of :10.49. The colt, consigned by Robyn Wise, agent, sells as Hip

10.

Following a second breeze-up session Wednesday, bidding begins Thursday.