Aquis look to defend home turf as they chase another Magic Millions 2YO Classic win

“When it comes to the Magic Millions you don’t want people coming into your house and pushing you around.” Those are the words of Justin Fung, who runs Aquis Farm’s Australian racing and breeding operation, as they chase another 2YO Classic win.

“WHEN it comes to the Magic Millions you don’t want people coming into your house and pushing you around.”

Those are the words of Justin Fung, who runs Aquis Farm’s Australian racing and breeding operation.

The group began their foray into the Australian racing scene in Canungra in recent years and have steadily increased their presence in the biggest events.

Justin Fung draws barrier 5 for Farnan at the Magic Millions Barrier Draw at Surfers Paradise - Gold Coast. 07 January 2020 Picture credit: Darren Tindale - The Image is Everything

Aquis has connections to two Magic Millions 2YO Classic runners in Farnan, one of the favourites, and Rathlin while they also had Way Beyond listed among the emergencies before it was scratched.

The powerhouse stable won the 2018 $2 million race with Sunlight and it only momentarily quenched their thirst to dominate the Magic Millions carnival, held at the club they are the naming rights sponsors of.

“This is home turf for us so it means a lot,” Fung said.

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“Our farm that we have been operated for quite some time is located near here, this is where we started it all so to have a presence like we do, plus to have a victory under our belt already with Sunlight.

“It’s a special thing for us. We love it all with the festivities, the sales and the race.”

“Once you get a taste for it then it’s hard to shake that you do want to win it every year.

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“That is the philosophy we have. We want to be able to defend our home turf along with other Queensland operators.”

Fung also said Aquis had put no ceiling on what it would spend at this year’s yearling sales.

“I like to be as opportunisitc as possible,” Fung said.

“If my team brings me opportunities then I’ll explore them.”