Thoroughbred horseracing is a growing industry in Korea, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines. Strong demand in Asia for horses to both race and breed from, means Australia is becoming an increasingly important market. So important, that 'Austrade', the Queensland Government, and the Magic Millions bloodstock auction house, recently feted nearly 100 Asian buyers on a multi million dollar-buying trip to the Gold Coast. The special treatment is designed to encourage them to come back next year and spend even more.