Eye-Catching Nicconi Colt to be Offered at MM 2YO’s in Training

Media Release - Monday November 9

He’s a handsome chestnut colt with a powerhouse physique by Nature Strip’s sire Nicconi, so there has been plenty of interest in Lot 203 to be offered at the Magic Millions 2YO’s in Training Sale on Tuesday.

Consigned by KBL Thoroughbreds, the fleet footed colt galloped out his breeze in 10.59 seconds and is the first foal of Life’s Zerprise.

A two time winner by Choisir, Life’s Zerprise traces in tail female line to legendary blue hen Dark Jewel the dam of five stakes-winners including Golden Slipper winner Baguette.

Lot 203 is one of only three colts in the sale by proven Group I sire Nicconi, who has left 20 stakes-winners including current classy three year-olds The Bopper and Celestine.

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