Newgate launched a trio of new Group I winning sires at the Magic Millions Yearling Sale last week and all were well received with In The Congo the standout thanks to his star colt from Stolen Jade that sold for $625,000.

In The Congo had 12 yearlings in total sell in Book 1 at an average $217,500, who was more than six times his 2023 service fee of $33,000.

A three-quarter brother by champion sire Snitzel to undefeated superstar Autumn Glow, In The Congo has four entries for Karaka Book 1 next week.

Artorius had eight yearlings average $143,750 and the dual Group I winning sprinter has two entries for Karaka Book 1.

Best result for Artorius at the Gold Coast was the $220,000 colt from There You Go (NZ) offered by Lime Country Thoroughbreds and bought by Anthony Freedman Racing/Julian Blaxland Bloodstock (FBAA)/Kids Foundation.

Globe-trotting Cox Plate hero State of Rest had eight yearlings average $135,000 and he has five for Karaka Book 1.

Best result for State of Rest was the $250,000 colt from Matronymic offered by Newgate Farm and bought by Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott/Kestrel Thoroughbreds.