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People At Premier - Day 2

Breednet - Monday February 28

The Premier Sale has continued at pace with another day where buyers and sellers were buoyant and Maree McEwan spoke to some of them.

John Sadler – Derby types, surprisingly cheap types and a little bit of history.

Clinton McDonald who has bought five yearlings so far and opened the shoulders on a Snitzel filly for $475,000.

Sam Matthews from Swettenham Stud – ecstatic with the results of Toronado off a $25,000 service fee.

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Bevan Smith on a couple of his purchases and excited about Churchill.

Philip Campbell from Blue Gum Farm who are enjoying an “amazing” sale.

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