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People at Classic - Final Happy Day

Breednet - Tuesday February 8

The final day of the record breaking Inglis Classic Yearling Sale and Maree McEwan spoke to a range of happy people for a range of reasons.

Sebastian Hutch – William Inglis CEO – “Ecstatic”.

Paul Moroney on a quality filly from a great family by a promising sire.

Bevan Smith on great value and resellers.
 


 

Jim Clarke on buying a mix of proven stallions and young up and comers including one he’s “piled into”

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Richard Jolly on South Australian families and racy types.

Will Bourne from the Ciaron Maher team on their diverse purchasing.

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