The sole New Zealand stakes race last weekend took place at Ellerslie, the last meeting at the track before the big Karaka Millions night, set for January 24. Named after former New Zealand Derby (Gr 1, 2400m) winner Gingernuts (Iffraaj), the Gingernuts Salver (Listed, 2100m) provides a preview of Derby aspirants as it is not... Read More

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

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

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

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