Gold Coast

Abounding claims dramatic Magic Millions 3YO Guineas

Posted on January 13, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

Robert Heathcote & Martin Harley have combined with Abounding () to claim their maiden Magic Millions 3YO Guineas, with their three-year-old filly defeating Sovereign Fund () and Flying Trapeze (). Before the race actually got underway, there was drama in the barriers as the John O'Shea-trained Sydney Bowler got himself cast in the gates and[...]

Posted on January 13, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott have taken out the Magic Millions 2YO Classic with the race favourite Storm Boy , who was given a great ride by Adam Hyernonimus out in front. Although the son of Justify didn't jump well from the barriers, Hyeronimus gave him a dig in the ribs to push forward and[...]

Posted on January 10, 2024
in Australian Horse Racing News

Trainer Calvin McEvoy expressed optimism about Arabian Summer's chances in Saturday's Magic Millions 2YO Classic, emphasising the perceived advantages of the middle draw in barrier nine. McEvoy, who trains in partnership with his father Tony, acknowledged the initial preference for a draw between one to five but found contentment in the outcome. “I'm happy with[...]

Posted on September 11, 2023
in Australian Horse Racing News

In the world of Australian horse racing, Racing Queensland has just unveiled its program for the highly anticipated 2023/24 Queensland Summer Racing Carnival. This spectacular event promises a jaw-dropping $25 million in prize money and bonuses, making it the most eagerly anticipated summer carnival in all of Australia. The highlight of this 10-week extravaganza will[...]

Posted on January 19, 2023
in Australian Horse Racing News

Trainer Tony Gollan ended Magic Millions Day in style, taking home two of the major features, as Vinco caused an upset in the finale to win the Magic Millions Cup. After moving to the final race of the card with the re-arranged schedule due to Saturday's postponement, the $1,000,000 Magic Millions Cup was a great[...]

Posted on January 19, 2023
in Australian Horse Racing News

Josh Parr and Fashion Legend have caused a boil over in the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas, giving Richard & Will Freedman one of their biggest wins as a training partnership. Parr gave this son of Deep Field a 10 out of 10 ride as he settled him in the top six and pulled out three-wide[...]

Posted on January 6, 2023
in Australian Horse Racing News

Out of the six runners Kelly Schweida has on the Gold Coast on Saturday, he is most excited about Tyresa’s chances in the $250,000 Wave over 1800m.

Posted on May 10, 2022
in Australian Horse Racing News

Racing Queensland have advised that Wednesday's metropolitan meeting at the Gold Coast has been transferred to the Sunshine Coast Polytrack surface.

Posted on May 7, 2022
in Australian Horse Racing News

Zaaki has remained unbeaten in Queensland following another gritty win in the Group 2 Hollindale Stakes (1800m) at the Gold Coast. The Annabel Neasham-trained seven-year-old won this race 12 months ago in his first Queensland start, before going on to win the Doomben Cup and Q22, with those races once again being the plan from here. After[...]

Posted on May 7, 2022
in Australian Horse Racing News

Prince Of Boom proved himself to be the real deal, defeating Group 1-winning Kiwi Sword Of State by a narrow margin in the Group 3 Gold Coast Guineas (1200m). The Rob Heathcote-trained three-year-old is now three from three this campaign, winning the QTIS Jewel 3YO qualifier and the final, while he's now added Saturday's Group[...]

Posted on May 7, 2022
in Australian Horse Racing News

Gypsy Goddess suffered her first defeat in Queensland at the Gold Coast, going down to the Peter & Paul Snowden-trained Dynasties in the Gold Coast Bracelet. Dynasties, a three-year-old filly by Sebring, was given a terrific steer by Australia's top jockey James McDonald, coming from just off the pace to win in nice style, defying[...]

Posted on May 7, 2022
in Australian Horse Racing News

Classy two-year-old Nettuno remained undefeated on Saturday with a tough win in the Ken Russell Memorial Classic (1200m) on the Gold Coast. The Tony Gollan-trained son of I Am Invincible was a significant drifter in the market, getting out to $2.30 with online bookmakers prior to the jump. The colt found the front early on under Ryan Maloney[...]

Posted on May 6, 2022
in Australian Horse Racing News

Last year's Rockhampton Newmarket winner, Last Chance, will be looking to make it three consecutive victories on Saturday when he lines up in the Listed ATC Trophy (1200m) at the Gold Coast.

Posted on May 3, 2022
in Australian Horse Racing News

One of Queensland's most promising sprinters Shooting For Gold will be out to win his first race since August, when he lines up in Saturday's Listed ATC Cup (1200m) on the Gold Coast. The Steven O'Dea & Matthew Hoysted-trained four-year-old has built an impressive record in his 14-start career, winning on seven separate occasions and[...]

Posted on March 28, 2022
in Australian Horse Racing News

Micheal Hellyer brought up his 700th career winner on Saturday at the Gold Coast aboard Rebel Leader in a Maiden Plate.

Posted on January 18, 2022
in Australian Horse Racing News

As the gavel drops on another terrific week on the Gold Coast for the 2022 Magic Millions, we take a look back over some of the highlights from on the racetrack and in the sales ring.

Posted on January 6, 2022
in Australian Horse Racing News

Online bookmakers have released markets for a further six races for the Gold Coast Magic Millions race day on January 15, after nominations were released on Tuesday afternoon. See all the top favourites and betting markets here.

Abounding claims dramatic Magic Millions 3YO Guineas

Storm Boy makes Magic Millions 2YO Classic a one-act affair

Arabian Summer primed for Magic Millions task

Racing Queensland announce prizemoney increases to Summer Carnival

Vinco proves too strong in Magic Millions Cup triumph.

Fashion Legend causes upset in Magic Millions 3YO Guineas

Kelly Schweida happy with Tyresa’s chance in The Wave on Saturday

Gold Coast’s Wednesday meeting moved to Sunshine Coast

Zaaki claims consecutive wins in the Hollindale Stakes

Prince Of Boom claims tight victory in Gold Coast Guineas

Dynasties takes out the Gold Coast Bracelet

Nettuno leads throughout to claim Ken Russell Memorial Classic

Du Plessis hoping Last Chance can defy odds in ATC Trophy

Shooting For Gold has Gold Coast ATC Cup in sights

Hellyer brings up 700th career win with Rebel Leader

Gold Coast Magic Millions sales reach $242m record high

Bookmakers open betting markets for 2022 Magic Millions race day

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