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NICKY HENDERSON said 'wow' after winning a monster £400,000 battle for 'the best horse in a long time'. The Seven Barrows handler is the new trainer of four-year-old sales-topper Minella Premier. Stand out performance by Minella Premier (Lot 498) 👊 The 4YO proves a firm favourite at #GoffsSpring for @MinellaRacing as he is knocked down to @JerrymcGrath & @sevenbarrows for £400,000 💯 pic.

twitter.com/fBerVYkoPH — Goffs UK (@GoffsUK) May 22, 2024 Henderson and sales ring expert Jerry McGrath were locked in a mega-money fight that included former Premier League footballer Alan Rogers for the much-hyped point-to-point winner. They struck the decisive blow, seeing off legendary jumps trainer Jonjo O'Neill and his son AJ, with the massive bid on behalf of new owner Oli Harris at the Goffs Doncaster Spring HIT/PTP Sale.



The loaded businessman already owns the likes of Peaky Boy, Willmount and Kingston Pride with Henderson. But this new recruit could be the best of the lot coming with a massive reputation from Ireland. He won his debut point-to-point by 12 lengths and was sent to the sales by John Nallen, the man behind the famed Minella stables responsible for former Gold Cup winner Minella Indo and Grand National hero Minella Times.

Nallen said Minella Premier was 'the best horse I've had in a long time' before he even raced. That promise was confirmed in his win and subsequent huge price tag. A delighted Henderson told Goffs : "Jerry’s known all about him and we followe.

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