People at Magic Millions Weanlings

Breednet - Thursday May 20

It’s been a stunning day on the Gold Coast at the Magic Millions National Weanling Sale so let’s hear from some of the people involved.

Coolmore’s Saxon Warrior stands at $13,750 so his supporters would be feeling more than comfortable from the weanling sales season to date.

$125,000 Saxon Warrior colt bought by Lacoste Bloodstock.

Hear from Tom Moore after the Saxon Warrior colt from Livealifeoflove sold for $125,000.

Yarraman Park prepared the draft for the Shadwell Stud unreserved dispersal. Hear from Matt Scown.

Ciaron Maher signed for the $1 million I Am Invincible x Ocean Jewel colt.

Newgate signed for a $650,000 Extreme Choice colt in partnership with China Horse Club. Hear from Henry Field.

The impressive Silverdale Farm operation have proven themselves astute in their purchases to date and they signed for two lots today. Hear from Rob Petith.

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