People at Classic Day Two

Breednet - Monday February 8

The Inglis Classic Sale has surged ahead on Day Two with a host of outstanding results with a hoard of happy vendors and excited buyers and Maree McEwan has been out speaking to some of them.

Mitch Roach from Wentwood Grange talks about their sale of Lot 309, a colt by Almanzor for $360,000.

And Liam Howley, the buyer of Lot 309 gives his thoughts on the colt.

James Hetherington from Kitchwin Hills talks about the sale of their current sale topping Capitalist colt for $625,000.

Hong Kong’s George Moore bought the Capitalist colt for $625,000 and talks about his focus on precocious two-year-old types at this sale.

Alison Hush from Davali Thoroughbreds talks about some of their great results so far.

Jim Carey from Newgate Farm talks about some fantastic results for the stud.

Mick Price on investing in Maurice.

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