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‘The whole thing feels more vibrant and dynamic’ – showtime on the Gold Coast as major players descend on Magic Millions
Magic Millions certainly know how to put on a show. Festivities during the Gold Coast Carnival range from a quiz night to a celebrity polo match, sportsmans’ lunches, an exhibition gallop on the beach and a golf day. And that’s not to mention a feature race meeting with prize-money worth a colossal $13.25 million. However,... Read More
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Balius Farm prepare for first ever Magic Millions draft
There’s a new face on the block at Magic Millions Gold Coast this year, with Victorian boutique stud Balius Farm stepping up to present their own draft at the sale for the first time. Founded in 2014 by Tam Dieu and his wife Jacqui Sushames, Balius has been a familiar name for several years at... Read More
Itchintogo slams rivals in Gold Nugget romp
Speedy Brisbane-based gelding Itchintogo (Sun City) suggested he could have the measure of some more vaunted southern raiders in next weekend’s Magic Millions Gold Coast 2YO Classic (RL, 1200m) with a dominant victory in Saturday’s main males’ lead-up race. From the corner of master trainer Tony Gollan and jockey Ryan Maloney – who both won... Read More
Grafterburners puts on the afterburners to jet away from Sunlight field
Exciting Queensland colt Grafterburners (Graff) stamped himself a potential superstar by extending his winning streak to four races unbeaten this preparation with a barnstorming victory in Saturday’s $3 million slot race, the Sunlight 3YO Plate (1100m) at the Gold Coast. With the all-conquering James McDonald aboard for the first time, the Kelly Schweida-trained colt was... Read More
Shiki shines in storming Gold Pearl win
Impressive Sydney-based filly Shiki (Too Darn Hot) gave an emphatic reminder of her class and stamped herself as a strong contender for next week’s Magic Millions Gold Coast 2YO Classic (RL, 1200m) with a storming victory in Saturday’s Gold Pearl (1100m) at the Gold Coast. A $420,000 purchase for Kurrinda Bloodstock with trainers Gai Waterhouse... Read More
Miss Joelene looking to make more waves on the Gold Coast
Tough as teak homebred mare Miss Joelene (Russian Revolution) will headline a three-pronged attack set to launch on the opening day of the Magic Millions Carnival for racing, breeding and life partners Darren Wilson and Janelle Whalley, who operate under the Wilrace banner. The couple established Wilrace from the back yard of their suburban Brisbane... Read More