New Year Sales 2016
Magic Millions 2016
Dermot bought for a number of his usual clients as well as some new.
He started by paying $250k for Lot 23 a filly by All Too Hard out of Annamarie for Gilgai Farm owner Rick Jamieson, who bred All Too Hard and his exceptional half-sister Black Caviar out of the Desert Sun mare Helsinge.
Dermot was quoted in the Racingpost bloodstock pages:
“Rick is obviously very keen to support All Too Hard,” said Farrington. “The horse means equally as much to him as Black Caviar. This filly was a real good mover and reminded us of All Too Hard at a similar age. There are no plans for her at the moment, but let’s hope she’s lucky. She also has a great pedigree, which is a bonus for the future.”
Photo: Racing Post
The filly shares her page with a host of top performers, including Group 1 winners Epaulette and Helmet.
A son of Casino Prince, All Too Hard was a Group 2-winning juvenile before developing into an exceptional three-year-old, scoring in four races at the highest level, including the Caulfield Guineas, in which he defeated Pierro.
He started by paying $250k for Lot 23 a filly by All Too Hard out of Annamarie for Gilgai Farm owner Rick Jamieson, who bred All Too Hard and his exceptional half-sister Black Caviar out of the Desert Sun mare Helsinge.
Other purchases included:
Lot 23: All too Hard ex Annamarie (f) 250k
Lot 539: Stratum ex Retro Chic (f) 65k
Lot 53: Delago Deluxe ex Bella Lago (c) 80k
Lot 598: Star Witness ex Sherrin (c) 140k
Lot 424: All too Hard ex Mid Summer Music (c) 225k
Dermot also teamed up with Gai Waterhouse to purchase 3 fillies that will go into training with the first lady of Australian racing.
Lot 73: More than Ready ex Burgeis (f) 145k
Lot 238: Fastnet Rock ex Flying Object (f) 160k
Lot 615: All too Hard ex Skyerush (f) 110k