Margaret River man David Burgess opens up about his Magic Millions win with Primitivo

David Burgess travelled across the country to celebrate a win in his maiden Magic Millions appearance.

DAVID Burgess travelled across the country to celebrate a win in his maiden Magic Millions appearance.

The Margaret River resident is a part-owner of Magic Millions Trophy winner Primitivo who flourished in the $1 million 2400m race at Aquis Park on Saturday.

It was a three-state effort for Burgess who lives in Western Australia, races horses with Sydney trainer John Thompson and won in Queensland.

“We have a lot of horses with John Thompson,” the accountant said.

“This was our first Magic Millions runner. My family has had horses all our lives but this is our biggest win.”

Winner of race 3 Primitivo owner David Burgess at the Magic Millions race day at the Gold Coast Turf Club. (Photo/Steve Holland)

Jockey Glen Boss answered an SOS from Thompson by riding Primitivo to victory in the race.

When it was confirmed hoop James McDonald was too heavy to ride the 54kg weight given to the horse, Boss stepped up and didn’t miss a beat.

“This horse goes well on the fresh side so that preparation probably suited this horse,” Thompson said.

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“You have to give credit to (Boss). If you watch that replay it was an 11 out of 10 ride, he is a freak.

“He is a big race rider. It was a bit disappointing because we lost James this morning and he knew the horse very well but Bossy jumps on board and gives an absolute peach like that.

“There is no better staying rider anywhere than Bossy. He has the form on the board and very much appreciate that.”

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