People at Magic Millions - Day One

Breednet - Thursday January 8

Inspections have been going for a couple of days at the Magic Millions on the Gold Coast and Maree McEwan has been straight into her stride, speaking to some of the major players.

If you are a fan of Ole Kirk, you'll be coming to see the Vinery draft!

Adam White from Vinery, the home of Ole Kirk and an Ole Kirk filly features in his top couple of prospects.

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Olly Tait from Twin Hills – proud of his draft and excited about his first crop stallion Daumier, the top 2YO colt of his generation.

Antony Thompson from Widden – 44 horses. Highlighted by his Champion Zoustar but excited by the feedback on first season sire Jacquinot.

Matt Scown from Yarraman – a draft full of I am Invincibles, Hellbents and Brave Smash’s. Good reason to be positive again and hoping for an extra catalogue update or two.

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