On the eve of the 2024 Magic Millions National Weanling Sale, The Thoroughbred Report chatted with Magic Millions Managing Director Barry Bowditch to find out about the atmosphere and expectations on the ground ahead of the blockbuster week of selling.

Bowditch optimistic as the mega Magic Millions National Sale kicks off on Sunday

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Saturday's action at Doomben might have uncovered a future star in the Chris Waller-trained Scarlet Oak (Kermadec {NZ}), who booked her ticket to the G1 Queensland Oaks with an impressive victory in the G2 Doomben Roses. She shared the spotlight with Annabel Neasham's Bois D'argent (Toronado {Ire}), who narrowly won the feature race, the G1 Doomben Cup.

Saturday Summary: Neasham scores second Doomben Cup with Bois, as Waller's Scarlet hints star potential

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There was no shortage of exciting results from the 2-year-old races around Australasia on Saturday. Adding to the intrigue was the victory of Clean Energy (Zoustar) in the Listed Bill Carter Stakes. The $2.6 million full sister to the Champion Sunlight hinted at bigger things to come by maintaining her unbeaten record.

Juvenile Summary: bigger things in store for $2.6 million filly Clean Energy after Bill Carter success

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Ahead of the 2024 Magic Millions National Weanling sale, we have found three well related youngsters who have had substantial pedigree updates since the catalogue went to print.

Pedigree Boosters: Magic Millions National Weanling Sale 

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In the second of the Thoroughbred Report's series talking to some of the most successful figures in Australasian racing and breeding, we had a chat with Bowness Stud's John North.

Words of Wisdom: John North

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Black type results: Doomben and Pukekohe Park

Black type results

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