Gold Coast winners to back up in Classic
Tackling the $2 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic (RL, 1200m) on a week’s back-up has become a proven trend in recent years with four of the last six winners successful on a seven-day return. Maribyrnong Plate (Gr 3, 1000m) winner Finance Tycoon (Written Tycoon) and Wyong Magic Millions 2YO Classic (RL, 1100m) placegetter Swift Witness... Read More
Brisbane trainers allowed to attend Magic Millions sales complex
Important Wave Race Day at the Gold Coast also set to go ahead despite Brisbane lockdown Racing industry participants, particularly Brisbane trainers who are a key segment of the Magic Millions market, appear to have been spared from the sudden city lockdown imposed by the Queensland government yesterday in the wake of a community case... Read More
European agents halted by restrictions but ‘positive vibe’ remains
Quarantine restrictions and logistical constraints will prevent the majority of European-based bloodstock agents from attending next week’s Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale, but the auction house remains confident that the strength and depth of the 1273-lot catalogue can help compensate for the void. A mandatory 14-day quarantine period for those entering Australia, cancelled flights... Read More
Nominations open for Stud And Stable Staff Awards
The Stud And Stable Staff Awards (SSSA), staged by Thoroughbred Breeders Australia and Racing Australia and supported by Godolphin, have been launched with nominations now open for the prestigious honours. Now in its seventh year, the SSSA offers recognition and more than $100,000 in prize-money to strappers, stablehands, trackwork riders, breakers, grooms, stud hands, float... Read More
Four Moves Ahead (AUS)
Four Moves Ahead (AUS) 2 f Snitzel – Doulmera by Mr Greeley O: Pinecliff Racing (Mgr: J B Munz) B: G S A Bloodstock Pty Ltd T: John Sargent S: 2020 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale V: Bhima Thoroughbreds P: Passed In $280,000 – Reserve $300,000 W: Schweppes Handicap, 1150m, January 2, Randwick –... Read More
‘Maybe it’s a good omen I’m not there’
Radcliffe again preparing to watch from afar as star filly Away Game gears up for Magic Millions Guineas Circumstances are very different, but Kerri Radcliffe will watch Away Game (Snitzel) in Saturday week’s Magic Millions 3YO Guineas (RL, 1400m) from the same spot as when the hardy filly took out last year’s Magic Millions 2YO... Read More