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‘You never think something like this could happen’ - sales-toppers and a 2,700,000gns star among the spectacular horse trades that shaped 2023 | Racing Post

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Via Sistina in the ring at Tattersalls this month, when she commanded 2,700,000gns

Lot 1788 Via Sistina (IRE) 2018 B.M.  BY Fastnet Rock (AUS) EX Nigh (IRE)     	Grove Stud, Ireland	Evergreen Equine	2,700,000 Tattersalls December Sale Mares Etc2023-12-05

Lot 1800 Rogue Millennium (IRE) 2019 B.F.  BY Dubawi (IRE) EX Hawaafez (GB)   	Barton Sales	Lanigan / Durcan Agent Heider Family Stables	1,650,000Tattersalls December Sale Mares Etc2023-12-05

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'You never think something like this could happen' - sales-toppers and a 2,700,000gns star among the spectacular horse trades that shaped 2023

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