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Brutality (AUS)
Man plans and God laughs, and sometimes you have to laugh along with him, though perhaps not if you’re writing the cheques. In 2016, breeding giant Sir Owen Glenn parted with $140,000 for the General Nediym (Nediym) mare Star Salute, sold by Widden Stud at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale. She was from a... Read More
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Second for Invader
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Irwin enjoying riding the wave of his novel idea
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California Deeply (AUS)
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