$1.8M Kingman Colt Tops MMGC Day 2

A colt by Juddmonte’s outstanding young English sire Kingman (who will cover Enable in 2021) topped Day 2 of the 2021 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale on Wednesday when selling for $1.8 million. Coolmore's Tom Magnier was the winning bidder, coming out on top after a sale ring battle with leading bloodstock agent James Harron. The colt is the sixth foal of the Redoute's Choice mare Florentina who scored her biggest win in the Gr3 Gold Coast Guineas, just a short walk from the Magic Millions complex. He was bred by John Camilleri of Fairway Thoroughbreds - the man responsible for breeding world champion racehorse Winx and Golden Slipper winner Vancouver, who were both sold at previous editions of the Gold Coast Yearling Sale. "Segenhoe always have incredible horses at this sale," a delighted Tom Magnier said. "John Camilleri can certainly breed a horse - when you see the Fairway brand you have to take them seriously. He's a lovely individual and we know how well Kingman is going at the moment - all the boxes were ticked for us." Chris Waller will train the colt.

The session-topping Kingman colt (pic: Steve Hart)