People at Premier - Off The Bit Thursday

Breednet - Thursday February 26

Thursday inspections at Inglis Melbourne Premier have ramped up with vendors reporting “run off our feet” and Maree McEwan has been around talking with the major players, including one farm that’s first-up from a 10 year spell.

Nick Konstantinidis from Crossley - A strong draft. Loving his Justify colt and Brazen Beau filly.

Matt Comerford from Widden - 40 yearlings from their Victorian farm highlighting Bruckner and Jacquinot along with a host of gun proven sires.

Matt Scown from Yarraman - A draft including I Am Invincible, Hellbent, Zoustar, Wootton Bassett!

Tom Moore from Coolmore - First time at Oaklands in 10 years. They've brought a draft intending to make an impression!

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