The sale that just makes cents

The Sunshine Stars Yearling Sale at Albion Park, 23 February offers compelling reasons for buyers to invest

Lucrative Race Series Eligibility: All yearlings presented at the sale are eligible for multiple high-stakes race series if sustained by purchasers, including:

• • The exclusive Sunshine Stars Sales Classic, featuring $125,000 finals for each sex as a two-year-old, $100,000 finals for each sex at three-year-old, and $50,000 finals at four-year-old
  • Nutrien Classic Sales Races.

QBRED Incentive Scheme: A majority of the catalogued yearlings are QBRED eligible, granting access to Australia’s premier harness breeding incentive program. Benefits include:

• • • Group 1 Triad Series run for $150,000 for both two-year-old and three-year-old years along with $75,000 at four-year-old.
    • $14,000 ‘First Win’ Bonus.
    • $7,500 ‘Second Win’ Bonus.
    • $3,000 ‘Third Win’ Bonus.
    • $1,000 cash bonuses on races with prizemoney under $4,500.

Diverse and High-Quality Bloodlines: The sale features yearlings from esteemed sires such as American Ideal, Art Major, Bettors Delight, Bettors Wish, Captaintreacherous, Downbytheseaside, Stay Hungry, Sweet Lou and new standout, King Of Swing. Providing the best choices for buyers in Australasia in 2025.

Progeny from Proven Dams: A significant portion of the yearlings are out of the very dam families available, with many from mares that have produced winners or have impressive race records themselves. This enhances the potential for future racing success.

Transparent Sales Process: The sale emphasises transparency, ensuring buyers can make informed decisions, with scoping and veterinary inspections available on sale day.

Supportive Buying Environment: The sale is designed to cater to all buyers, with a range of yearlings to suit various budgets and preferences.

Strong Industry Backing: The sale is a collaborative effort by the Albion Park Harness Racing Club and Nutrien Equine along with the support of Racing Queensland, reflecting a commitment to integrity, innovation, and the long-term success of participants in the harness racing industry.

Stay Hungry x Major Fashion

Key Lots On The Day Will Be:

Yearlings that should draw heightened interest include:

• Lot 52 – Stay Hungry x Major Fashion, hailing from the Better Motoring damline
• Lot 61- Captaintreacherous x Our Sweet Melody, a full brother to the $500k five-time G1 winner Jewel Melody
• Lot 68- Bettors Delight x Private Bronski, a full siter to Speak The Truth ($600k, 1.48.8) and Bronski Delight
• Lot 19- Art Major x Classical Music, the first foal of a Bettors Delight mare which is a full sister to the G1 winning Musical Delight (the dam of Ripp, Young Rooster and Sure Thing Captain)

Be prepared for the sale and ensure you have bid card registration which can be completed at this website- Nutrien Live – Online Catalogue