El Castello (3c Castelvecchio x Word Games (Fastnet Rock)) for A J Cummings. Warwick Farm race 2
MM Gold Coast Yearling Sale Vendor: Cambridge Stud, Cambridge, NZ (As Agent); Buyer: Anthony Cummings Racing $220,000
Castelvecchio - New Winner
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