‘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
Little Paradise, Invincible Ibis impress as Zac Purton slots five-timer at Sha Tin
Little Paradise (Toronado) and Invincible Ibis (Hellbent) remain locked on course for a Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m) showdown on February 1 after the pair posted emphatic victories at Sha Tin on Sunday as Zac Purton dominated with five wins. Little Paradise crowned Purton’s quintet and the eight-time champion Purton was effusive in his praise... Read More
‘I will run naked to Sydney and back if he’s not a good stallion!’ – rave reviews for Anamoe’s debut Gold Coast yearlings
On paper, first-crop sire Anamoe (Street Boss) appears to have everything going for him. And, on the evidence of chat around the Magic Millions complex in the build up to this week’s Gold Coast Yearling Sale, plenty of noted judges expect the top-class colt to deliver on that considerable potential. Godolphin’s homebred son of Street... Read More
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