Money no object at Millions sales
THERE are all sorts of theme parks on the Gold Coast but only one place you defy gravity – that’s the Magic Millions.
QLD Racing
Thanks a millions – 75 of them
MAGIC Millions is perfecting the art of avoiding the “ugly kids” and ended on a high, grossing more than $75m.
It’s sweet as Idea defies jitters
LUKE Henderson left Eagle Farm racecourse last Wednesday convinced Sweet Idea couldn’t win. He was wrong.
Bleeding scare dismissed
UNENCUMBERED will have just two weeks break before he begins his tilt to win the Golden Slipper.
Attractive formula making Millions
MAGIC Millions is perfecting the art of avoiding the “ugly kids”, writes Nathan Exelby.
Ollie, Waller unite to deny local hero
IT’S doubtful there will ever be a more drama-packed Magic Millions Cup than the one Velrosso won yesterday.
Will to win drives Birchley
BRISBANE trainer Liam Birchley vowed the will to win a Magic Millions Classic will drive him to get out of bed in the morning.
Star performance for dynamic duo
ONE of the most potent Magic Millions forces ever was reunited after a tumultuous week when Driefontein and Whittington won yesterday.
Winning Idea is Sweet redemption
REDEMPTION was a word being thrown around freely after yesterday’s MM Guineas, as Sweet Idea went one better than last year.
Berrys are twin-turboed Magicians
NATHAN Berry has carried out his twin brother’s instructions to perfection in guiding Unencumbered to MM Classic success.
Homegrown heroes aplenty
MARKETS are suggesting Queensland trainers can build on their top recent record in today’s Magic Millions 2YO Classic.
McLachlan steps out of Dad’s shadow
A FITTER and happier Jason McLachlan is poised to claim his own piece of Magic Millions history with Enquare on the Gold Coast today.
Bell rings true for dedication
IT’S a reflection of Tim Bell’s professionalism that sees him as the youngest jockey riding in the $2 million Magic Millions Classic today.
This one’s for my Dad
AGELESS jockey Robert Thompson rides for his dad these days and admits emotions will overflow if he is successful aboard Sagatona today.
Ollie confirms MM Attack
DAMIEN Oliver has been confirmed as the rider for Shiraz Attack in the Magic Millions Guineas at the Gold Coast.
Kellys pull million dollar move
JOHN Kelly paid $1 million for a colt bred and sold by John Kelly at today’s third session of the Magic Millions Yearling Sale.
Lose the serious edge or else…
THE grandson of legend Bart Cummings has challenged racing to launch itself out of the dark ages and embrace modern society.
Syndication “the future for industry”
MATT Cumani might not have the profile of his sister in Australia but he hopes to change the face of horse racing over the next decade.
Bougoure’s time to shine again
A SUSPECTED prank call could be the start of something big for Danny Bougoure if Oakleigh Girl can salute tomorrow.
Weinholt may give Nolans last laugh
THE disappointment of a reneged $270,000 sale could be erased in one fell swoop if Weinholt can win the Magic Millions Guineas.
Gai’s Midas touch extends to sales
MAGIC Millions’ greatest ambassador secures another float load of new acquisitions and one lot that was initially knocked down elsewhere.
Team Hawkes poised for more Magic
JOHN Hawkes has not had a runner in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic for more than two decades – but the wait might be worth it.
Ryan finds right recipe
GERALD Ryan reckons Charlie Boy will be a major player in tomorrow’s $1 million Magic Millions Guineas on the Gold Coast.
Birchley’s MM luck turns
TRAINER Liam Birchley’s Magic Millions luck may have turned with Sagatona now gaining a run in the 2YO event.
BC3 co-founder back in town
JOHN Brocklebank, the man who co-founded BC3, says he is still waiting to “wake up from a bad dream”.
Gai, Munce to team up again
THE lethal combination of Chris Munce and Gai Waterhouse has been resurrected for another Magic Millions campaign.
Stewards out of line on tactics
NATHAN Exelby asks: why do stewards persist with the charade of a rule that deals with change of riding tactics?
Wood-Munce duo back to best
AFTER a brief hiatus, the Kelso Wood-Chris Munce partnership is a formidable one once again in Brisbane racing after big wins.
Taylor to keep winning formula
GARNETT Taylor is likely to adopt the same winning formula as he aims at a Magic Millions day tilt with Divine City next month.
Back to the future for Edmonds
IT was a little like back to the future for Toby Edmonds when Bassillique burst a few bubbles in the Phelan Ready Stakes.
Oakleigh Girl win lacks punch
OAKLEIGH GIRL kept her unbeaten record in tact, but her Magic Millions prospects were not necessarily enhanced on Saturday.
Morris, Blakey Boy to revel in wet
JACKSON Morris says his return last week will pale in comparison if he lands the prize on his brother’s horse Blakey Boy.
Cahill confident of big day
MICHAEL Cahill hopes rain doesn’t take the sting out of what looks like one of the best book of rides assembled this season.
Harness racing set for cash boost
THE Queensland Harness Racing Board will make a decision on Friday that could be a potential game changer for the code.
Smerdon hopes for Magic kickstart
IT’S the case of a new start and a big throw at the stumps for John Smerdon at Doomben on Saturday as he chases a Magic Millions start.
Enquare upsets fancied Missy
JASON McLachlan was given a perfect welcome back to training when Enquare upset former nemesis Missy Longstocking yesterday.
Historic double feature at Kilcoy
A CAPACITY crowd will be seeing double at Kilcoy on Sunday when the club holds its first dual gallops and harness meeting.
Holt will Aidan abet Longstocking
LIAM Birchley has dismissed suggestions Missy Longstocking might be vulnerable today piloted by apprentice Aidan Holt in a non-claiming race.
Cape crusader in for stellar summer
THE summer version of Cape Kidnappers is a vastly superior commodity to the one which won two races in three starts off a 14-month break during the winter.
Wide draw won’t worry Famous Seamus
NOEL Mayfield-Smith can see some positives in the seemingly disastrous George Moore Stakes draw for his top sprinter Famous Seamus.
Seamus primed for Famous upset
TRAINER Noel Mayfield-Smith has heard all the reasons why Famous Seamus can’t win at Doomben on Saturday, but still thinks he can.
Dog’s race for fame with TV star
CELEBRITY greyhound Kiss Me Ketut will meet his namesake from the insurance ad at Albion Park on Thursday night.
Women tempted with $500k Magic
WOMEN are being tempted with a $500,000 financial carrot to become part of the Magic Millions carnival, and the offer is proving hard to resist.
Cassidy still has the goods
LARRY Cassidy accepts the days of winning premierships may be behind him, but he is determined to take any chance that comes his way.
Jockey safety a major concern
STEWARDS set to discuss the possible introduction of grips for irons and riding boots in light of a horror week of race falls.
Fine Cotton trainer’s life ban lifted
HAYDEN Haitana is “finding it hard to believe” that his 29-year-ban over the Fine Cotton affair had finally come to an end.
Herne getting the message out
IF Brad Herne wins at Doomben on Saturday, you will be aware of it on social media a few minutes after the race.
Schuck off to RQ’s aid
A 33-year era will temporarily come to an end when Bill Shuck moves from Brisbane Race Club racecourse to Racing Queensland.
Hitting Holmes run
PATRICK Holmes hopes his magical month can be a springboard to bigger riches in south east Queensland.
Fifi far from finished after draw
BARAKEY’S trainer Jim Taylor was an unlikely ally for Rob Heathcote after the Queenslander plucked barrier 18 for Fire Up Fifi in the Railway.
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