Magic Millions 2YO Classic-winning trainer Tony McEvoy calls for event to be held at night
WINNING $2 million 2YO Classic trainer Tony McEvoy has called on Magic Millions owners Gerry Harvey and Katie Page to make the event a night race.
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WINNING $2 million 2YO Classic trainer Tony McEvoy has called on Magic Millions owners Gerry Harvey and Katie Page to make the event a night race.
McEvoy won Saturday’s Classic with $3.90 favourite Sunlight, overcoming a collision with Ef Troop to win by two lengths to Fullazaboot and Outback Barbie in sweltering 32 degree temperatures at Aquis Park.
Night racing is in the works for the Gold Coast Turf Club who plan on installing lights in the future.
The Angaston trainer — who bought Sunlight’s full-sister at the sales this week for $600,000 — said his filly handled the conditions after two previous runs at the track but appealed for the event to be shifted to the evening to take the heat out of the event.
“I’d ask (Harvey) if we could make it a night meeting so it’s a little bit cooler,” McEvoy said.
“It’s a big thrill for us, brilliant for our brand and what a great filly.
“The key was getting her here when we did. She has acclimatised, handled the heat really well, she has got a great composure and that preparation of running last week when the high pressure was on she lifted very strong late and she is a star filly and I’m very proud and pleased to be a trainer.”
Sunlight was involved in a collision with Ef Troop in the opening 200m of the race but was ultimately unaffected.
Ef Troop’s rider Matthew McGillivray was found to be at fault for the incident and was suspended for a month, starting immediately after the end of the race meeting.
Stewards told McGillivray if he didn’t turn the horses head he would have been charged with reckless riding, an offence that would have brought a much more severe penalty.
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