Magic Millions in partnershipwith the Gold Coast Turf Club
aredelighted to announce a new International Raceday to coincide with
Australia's premier breeze up style auction.
The raceday
will be supported by eight leading international racing clubs and associations
on Saturday, October 12, just three days before the 2019 Magic Millions Gold
Coast 2YOs in Training Sale and Spring Racehorse Sale.
Each race will be sponsored by an international racing organisation and include
trophy, flag and anthem presentations across the day at Aquis Park.
The Gold Coast 2YOs in Training Sale is a popular auction in particular with
international buyers and is the number one sale of its kind in Australia for
producing racetrack stars around the globe.
The eight sponsors on the day will be:
- Macau Jockey Club
- Metro Manila Turf Club
- Perak Turf Club
- Selangor Turf Club
- Singapore Turf Club
- Thailand Horse Racing Association
- Yulong Jockey Club, China
- Wuhan Jockey Club, China
"We are again expecting strong support from owners and trainers from the clubs taking part in this important international event held at the Gold Coast," Chester said.
Chester said the new initiative wouldprovide a perfect opportunity for international visitors to enjoy an exciting local raceday prior to finding the next racetrack star at the sale.
"This is the first time an international race meeting has been held in conjunction with an important Australian industry auction," headded. "We are hoping this new raceday will grow in the years to come with the support of the Gold Coast Turf Club."
Gold Coast Turf Club Chief Executive Officer Steve Lines stated that "creating relationships and sharing best practice ideas with race clubs around the globe is important to the Gold Coast Turf Club whilst showing our international guests how we showcase a raceday in our unique location overlooking the magical Gold Coast skyline."
"Both Magic Millions and Gold Coast Turf Club are very much looking forward to the day," Lines added.
Entries for the 2019 edition of the Magic Millions Gold Coast 2YOs in Training Sale (15-16 October) open soon.