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

Sales correspondent James Thomas looks back on the most profit-filled transactions of the last 12 months

Via Sistina in the ring at Tattersalls this month, when she commanded 2,700,000gnsCredit: Laura Green

Fastnet Rock - Nigh (Galileo)

Bought by Stephen Hillen for 5,000gns

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James ThomasSales correspondent

Published on 28 December 2023inSales reports

Last updated 16:45, 28 December 2023

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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

Sales correspondent James Thomas looks back on the most profit-filled transactions of the last 12 months

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