The real life, fairy-tale of the dual Group One, winning all-female owned mare, Global Glamour came full circle today with her much-anticipated return to the Magic Millions Sales ring.
In
foal to Zoustar, Global Glamour was sold this afternoon by her owners'
syndicate 'It's All About the Girls' for $1.55 Million to Coolmore/Gerry
Harvey/James Bester at the 2019 Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale on the
Gold Coast.
The It's All About the Girls'
syndicate founders, Anna Seitz (US based) and Elaine "Legs" Lawlor (UK &
Australia based) brought together a stellar group of female thoroughbred
businesswomen and enthusiasts from around the world. The original purchase of
Global Glamour in January 2015 was a demonstration of international support for
the Magic Millions Racing Women's (MMRW) Bonus, the brain-child of Magic
Millions co-owner Katie Page-Harvey.
Global Glamour is just one of
almost 1000 thoroughbreds that have been registered in all female ownership
since the MMRW initiative started seven years ago.
"Thanks to Katie's game changing initiative 'It's All About The Girls'
certainly lived the dream and had so much fun racing this fabulous filly - GG
is a gift that just keeps on giving! We will be back at the Magic
Millions Yearling Sale next January to find another," said Lawlor.
Katie Page-Harvey hosted a group of the Global Glamour connections ring-side to
mark the milestone sale.
"Global Glamour has brought so much joy to so many people – not just her
owners. I love this horse. I followed her every career-move and have delighted
in her Group One wins. She has created friendships that will endure long after
today. Not to mention she has made the Global Glamour girls over
$3.11Million in prizemoney and proceeds from the sale today. How
good is that!
"This mare embodies everything that Magic Millions Racing Women stands for. It
is different when you are the owner. The win feels different. A thrill that is
shared – whether in person track-side or watching live on your mobile at 2am on
the other side of the world.
"When I think of this remarkable
horse I am reminded of an all-important woman in this equation – Gai
Waterhouse. If I think about it she is my muse. I had spent years working hard
at how I could best support this phenomenal woman. Magic Millions Racing Women
was the answer.
"The other woman who has been with me from the beginning of the Magic Millions
Racing Women is Zara Phillips. I couldn't have done it without her. She agreed
to be the MMRW Patron. As our Patron she personifies everything about MMRW; –
Olympic medalist in equestrian; determined; informed and horses of all
disciplines are in her blood. Zara also saw first-hand the prowess and passion
of the women in the thoroughbred industry, yet could see there was a gap in
this expertise translating to ownership. Today is a watershed for both of us.
"That Gai trained Global Glamour, owned by 40 women from seven countries united
by the visionaries "Legs" Lawlor and Anna Seitz. That is why I am emotional. I
will be forever grateful to these extraordinary women who are Global Glamour.
Their support of Magic Millions Racing Women in the early days means
everything. Their support, coupled with their expert eye, has delivered them
$3.11 Million. It is why Magic Millions means everything to me. The horses
bring us together – from all over the world."
Global Glamour
At-A-Glance;
Sire: |
Star Witness |
Dam: |
Spectacula |
Breeder: |
Lauriston Thoroughbred Farm |
Cost: |
$65,000 at the 2015 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale, bought by James Bester |
Syndicate: |
'It's All About the Girls' Manager Elaine "Legs" Lawlor |
Wins: |
5 Wins from 19 Starts (including 2016 Group One ATC Flight Stakes & 2016 Group One MRC Thousand Guineas) |
Trainer: |
Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
Prizemoney: |
$1,561,400 |