Underpinned by unprecedented activity by Patinack Farm, the Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Yearling Sale surged to new records late Thursday afternoon. Patinack director Roger Langley signed for a pair of colts at A$2.2 million apiece, eclipsing the A$2 million Magic Millions record set last year for a Sadler's Wells–Sunday Joy (Aus) colt knocked down to Gai Waterhouse. Patinack first outstayed trainer Tim Martin, acting on behalf of Perth businessman Paul Silvestro, to snare lot 785, a Redoute's Choice (Aus)–Gypsy Dancer (NZ) three-quarter brother to champion Dance Hero (Aus). A couple of hours later, Patinack again came with all guns firing to secure lot 861, a Redoute's Choice (Aus) three-quarter-brother to last Saturday's G1 Chipping Norton S. winner Casino Prince (Aus) (Flying Spur {Aus}).
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