HAVING failed to meet her reserve at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale for A$3.4 million, Arcadia Queen, the three-time Group 1 winner who started just 16 times, has subsequently been sold for $3.2 million. Arrowfield Stud were the successful purchaser.

“She’s a wonderful mare, one of those foundation-type mares that you love to have,” said Paul Messara.