MG1SW Melito Brings A$1.65M at MM National Broodmare

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MG1SW Melito Brings A$1.65M at MM National Broodmare

Posted: 1:11 PM ET

MMNBDM	Melito (Aus) (Redoute's Choice (Aus))	2006	1,650,000
hip 484	Encosta de Lago (Aus)
Breeder: Reavill Farm Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd
Consignor: Reavill Farm
Buyer: Tom Magnier

Dual Group 1 winner Melito (Aus) (Redoute's Choice {Aus}) realized top price of A1.65 million at Monday's opening session of the Magic Millions National Broodmare sale at the Gold Coast. Offered by her breeder Reavill Farm, the mare--in foal to Encosta de Lago (Aus)--was secured by Coolmore's Tom Magnier.

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