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Six of the Best at Magic Millions
Here, in no particular order, is a guide to a handy half-dozen likely to catch the eye at the Magic Millions sale. Lot 1: c. Justify-Eckstein (by I Am Invincible) On account of Coolmore Stud The first cab off the rank could be a Ferrari. Not just at the Millions, but across the land. Being... Read More
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Two for Gold Standard
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Man In The Mirror (AUS)
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Oscar Zulu
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