From Paulson Report:
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AZERI FAILS TO SELL AGAIN…$4.4M
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... but just as in November left a pavilion full of puzzled looks from spectators as she was led out of the ring. Leading up to the sale John Sikura, who consigned Azeri on behalf of owner Michael Paulson through his Hill ‘n’ Dale sales agency, was confident the mare would be sold. Sikura was one of the bidders, telling reporters he was active up until $4 million for his own interest, but said he was not certain what the reserve price was.
Another bidder was agent Paul Shanahan acting on behalf of Coolmore Stud. Shanahan bid at least $3.5 million for the mare. It isn’t clear if there was a live underbidder.
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