South African owners and racing enthusiasts have been presented with a golden opportunity to participate in owning a share in a variety of racing syndicates in Australia.
One of our most successful bloodstock men, Worldwide Bloodstock’s Andy Williams is en route to Australia on a roadshow that will culminate at the Gold Coast for the Mares, Weanling and Yearling Sale at the end of May and June.
Devon Air
A pioneer in his profession, after 45 years in the global bloodstock game, Andy Williams boasts a cv that includes the purchase in Britain of subsequent SA Champion sire Foveros and 1984 July winner Devon Air.
Also on the Worldwide Bloodstock honour roll are the likes of top-class performers and stakes winners of the likes of present day Cheveley stallion and multiple Gr1 winner Wylie Hall, Queens Command, Roy’s Had Enough, Fighting Warrior, Bishops Rock, Palace Line (Champion 2yo & 3yo) and the very popular Rocket Man, who was voted Champion Sprinter in the World.
Rocket Man
An A$60 000 buy for leading SA owner Fred Crabbia, Rocket Man raced raced in Singapore , Hong Kong And Dubai and won over R84million.
Besides Rocket Man, Andy purchased a lot of good horses for Patrick Shaw when he was in Singapore.
Andy told the Sporting Post that he is keen to chat to anybody considering getting involved at any level in a country that boasts stakes money that ranks amongst the best in the world.
“In Australia it’s not uncommon for horses to be owned by syndicates of 100 people. Costs of training vary from A$ 60 up to A$130 per day, meaning the costs per month average up to A$3300.The benefits are that stakes vary from A$130 000 on a Saturday at the major centres to A$60 000 and A$50 000 midweek, meaning you can have shares in horses that could feed themselves for over a year by winning one race.”
The top notch Wylie Hall earned over R3,6 million before going to stud
Andy is aiming to attend the Inglis Classic sale in Sydney from 6 to 8 February, then it’s the Inglis Premier sale in Melbourne from 27 February to 1 March, then to Adelaide for the Magic Millions on 15 and 16 March, back to Sydney for the Inglis Easter Sale on 5 and 6
After that it’s the Gold Coast for the Mares, Weanling and Yearling sale at the end of May and June.
For more information on the above sales, you can visit their websites at;
There are also opportunities to attend these sales.
“I am able to offer flight incentives as well as accommodation for the duration of the sales. If anyone is interested in investing or attending these sales, please do not hesitate to contact me on either +27836541043 or +61 416236581,” says Andy.
In the boss’ absence, the Worldwide Bloodstock office will be run by Andrew Pastellides. His contact details are [email protected] or 0836290269
All transfer of funds will be arranged through the Worldwide Bloodstock offices with the approval of the SA Reserve Bank.
In a timeous announcement on Sunday, the global standing of The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Raceday is set to be enhanced in 2023 with the introduction of two new world-first innovative races, along with an added investment of A$1,5 million taking the prizemoney pool to A$11,75 million across the day.
On Saturday, January 14, 2023, the meeting will expand to a 10-race card through the addition of two new races: Magic Millions The Syndicate (1200m, 3YOs & up) and Magic Millions The Debut (900m, 2YO).
As a result, the 2023 edition of The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Raceday will be the first raceday in Australia to stage eight million-dollar plus races, with only the Dubai World Cup meeting and day two of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships offering more across the globe, with nine apiece.
