Trapeze Artist - New Winner

Auto - Wednesday November 15
Spywire (2c Trapeze Artist x Secret Trail (Denman)) for C Maher & D Eustace. Rosehill race 1
MM Gold Coast Yearling Sale Vendor: Widden Stud, Widden Valley, NSW (As Agent); Buyer: Ciaron Maher Bloodstock/Group 1 Bloodstock (FBAA) $520,000
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