People at Premier - Thursday

Breednet - Thursday Feb 24

The red hot 2022 sales season has arrived in Melbourne for the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale and Maree McEwan has stepped out for the first time to talk to some of the players.

Rob Carlile from Two Bays Farm with a strong draft featuring the half-brother to Starspangledbanner and a lovely Smart Missile colt.

See them feaatured here.

Gary O’Meara from Miranda Park in the stunning Macedon Ranges with the strongest draft they’ve ever had.

See them featured here.

Christoph Bruechert from Bombora Downs with a draft of 12 including three Toronado’s and an impressive filly by Impending.

Daniel Brash form Collingrove Stud with a draft of 28 covering a range of sires and he’s wrapping one by Lean Mean Machine.

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