On the day before the Gold Coast Yearling Sale kicks off, the sun will rise over the 2018 Magic Millions Carnival for the Magic Millions Barrier Draw.
On Tuesday, 9 January at 8:40am Magic Millions takes centre stage on the Surfers Paradise Foreshore.
At approximately 8am, all eyes will turn towards the ocean for the spectacle of several thoroughbreds with champion jockeys on board galloping down the pristine sands of Queensland’s most iconic beach, Surfers Paradise.
The connections of every runner in the 2018 $2 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic field will arrive in style before randomly choosing the barrier from which their horse will start on raceday, Saturday 13th January.
The barrier draw for the $2 million Gold Coast Magic Millions Guineas will be drawn shortly afterwards at approximately 8:45am.
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Schedule
6:00am Food and beverage market
6:00am Live radio broadcast
6:30am Practice horse run
7:30am VIP guests, owners and trainers arrive
8:00am Main horse run
8:40am Barrier Draw for the 2018 $2 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic
9:00am Barrier Draw for the 2018 $2 million Gold Coast Magic Millions 3YO Guineas
9:30am Event concludes
Re-live the 2017 Magic Millions Barrier Draw
Previous Magic Millions Classic Winners
2017: Houtzen
2016: Capitalist
2015: Le Chef
2014: Unencumbered
2013: Real Surreal
2012: Driefontein
2011: Karuta Queen
2010: Military Rose
2009: Phelan Ready
2008: Augusta Proud
Magic Millions Gold Coast Raceday
The Magic Millions Raceday became Australia’s first $10 million raceday in 2016, offering huge prizemoney on a nine race program with a staggering seven races worth $1 million or more. Prizemoney is paid from first to last position on all races.
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It is the world’s richest sales based incentive raceday with Magic Millions renowned around the world for being the innovator in the unique sales based racing concept.
The Magic Millions Gold Coast Raceday has everything from high glamour and fashion to high stakes.
Whether it’s attending the day to cheer on your favourite horse or having a share in a runner on the day, nothing will compare with your experience on our showcase Magic Millions Raceday.
The detailed 2018 Gold Coast Raceday program is published by Racing Queensland, including handicap and ballot conditions, wildcard race information & country cup qualifiers.
Magic Millions Classic Information
The Magic Millions Classic is a Restricted Listed race held at Gold Coast Racecourse each year over 1200m and is the first of three million dollar races for 2YO at the Magic Millions Carnival.
Be sure to join @glennmunsieTAB and @bernadetecooper Tuesday morning on the Gold Coast for the Magic Millions Barrier Draw. Live and exclusive only on Sky Thoroughbred Central! @mmsnippets pic.twitter.com/WlNOFgbvID
— Sky Racing (@SkyRacingAU) January 6, 2018
The race is fully restricted to horses that have been sold or passed-in at one of the Magic Millions sales and boasts a total prize pool of $2,000,000 making it the richest event in the Magic Millions carnival.
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The 2018 Magic Millions Classic will be run on Saturday the 13th of January, 2018 at Gold Coast Racecourse.
The Magic Millions Classic attracts horses sold or passed-in at Magic Millions sales held in Gold Coast, Tasmania, Perth and Adelaide.
Capitalist (2016), Phelan Ready (2009) and Dance Hero (2004) are the only horses who have completed the Magic Millions Classic – Golden Slipper double.
miRunners at Magic Millions
miRunners is planning to bid for a yearling at the 2018 Magic Millions sales for our next thoroughbred to be trained by leading Victorian trainer Mick Price.
UPDATE:Â Shezawitness has sold out but you can still get involved in affordable thoroughbred ownership through miRunners with a number of horses and trainers still available. Click here to go to Our Stable and browse through our range of horses and trainers, all for a low price.
