People at Magic Millions Monday

Breednet - Monday January 12

Maree McEwan has been getting around speaking to vendors about the highlight lots as inspections settle in and the sale gets close.

Mel Copeland from Torryburn – A Home Affairs filly the buyers are loving and a star Zoustar colt.

Harry King from Yulong – 59 lots! From a red-roster and excited about the first Diatonics.

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James Daly from Bowness Stud – Loving his Zousain filly and a D’Argento colt from a Zoustar mare.

Wayne Bedggood from Cressfield – 9 lots including Stefi Magnetica’s brother – “a tough individual”

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