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Gai Waterhouse splashes $1.3 for horse at Gold Coast’s Magic Millions on day two

AUSTRALIAN horse training legend Gai Waterhouse has made the biggest play at the Magic Millions with a $1.3 million buy on day two.

Australian horse training legend, Gai Waterhouse, is in town for the Magic Millions . Picture: Jerad Williams
Australian horse training legend, Gai Waterhouse, is in town for the Magic Millions . Picture: Jerad Williams

AUSTRALIAN horse training legend Gai Waterhouse has made the biggest play at the Magic Millions with a $1.3 million buy on day two.

It was the first sale to break the million dollar ceiling so far, for a More than Ready colt.

From the Aquis stable Kacy Fogden and Justin Fung with prized yearling Lot 419 hoping to sell for $400,000 at the Magic Millions horse sales on the Gold Coast yesterday. Picture: Scott Fletcher
From the Aquis stable Kacy Fogden and Justin Fung with prized yearling Lot 419 hoping to sell for $400,000 at the Magic Millions horse sales on the Gold Coast yesterday. Picture: Scott Fletcher

Aquis Australia CEO Justin Fung has joined several others with Waterhouse as part owner on behalf of his Aquis Farm stud and racing operation at a 180ha Canungra property on the Gold Coast.

Mr Fung, who yesterday spent $2.3 million on yearlings, said he trusted her judgment and she handled the bidding war.

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