People at Magic Millions Day Four

Breednet - Friday January 14

“The world over we haven’t seen a sale like this in a long time” – Maree McEwan speaks to those involved on Day 4 at Magic Millions Gold Coast.

Tom Magnier from Coolmore Stud

Luke Wilkinson. As Forrest Gump famously said; “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get.” Well Luke found himself the éclair today.

Barry Bowditch – a very happy Magic Millions Managing Director

Ben Hayes on a busy sale.

Tony Gollan

Luke Wilkinson from Danny O’Brien on their purchases.

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