Horse Racing News
Frankel colt stars on Day 1 at Magic Millions 2026
A striking Frankel colt became the first $2 million lot of the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale, with Coolmore’s Tom Magnier landing the prized youngster after a spirited battle. The colt, raised at Segenhoe Stud, is out of Lonhro mare Antibes and is a brother to emerging three-year-old Chateau Eze. Breeder...
Warwoven firms after 2026 Magic Millions Classic barrier draw
Warwoven has tightened his grip on Magic Millions favouritism after drawing barrier six for Saturday’s Magic Millions 2yo Classic. The unbeaten Sword Of State colt has been dominant in two starts, culminating in a commanding 3.3-length Eagle Farm win on January 3. Bjorn Baker, who claimed the race last year with...
Trainer Ciaron Maher Dreaming of Magic Millions redemption
Icarian Dream did not have the run of the race in last year’s Magic Millions 2YO Classic, but Ciaron Maher is ready to give her another opportunity on the Gold Coast stage. The filly by Blue Point will line up in Saturday’s $3 million Magic Millions 3YO Guineas, chasing a turnaround...
All set for 2026 Magic Millions Gold Coast sale
Aside from the year disrupted by Equine Influenza, the build-up to Australia’s first live yearling sale of the season has never been longer, with Magic Millions now poised to begin on the Gold Coast. The iconic Gold Coast Yearling Sale, which attracts buyers from across the globe, kicks off on Tuesday...
Munce team is zipped and set for 2026 Magic Millions Day
As some leading chances in the Magic Millions 2yo Classic paraded at the Gold Coast on Saturday, others opted for a quieter build-up, with Zip Lock ticking over earlier in the day. The Hellbent colt surged into calculations for the $3 million Classic with his victory in the Group 3 B.J....
Grafterburners blasts through in the 2026 Magic Millions Sunlight
An unexpected phone call changed the course of Grafterburners’ preparation and delivered a major result for Kelly Schweida with victory in the second running of the Magic Millions Sunlight 3yo Plate. For the $3 million, 1100-metre slot owned by Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, bloodstock agent Bruce Slade targeted Grafterburners ($2.25F),...
2026 Autumn Racing Carnival targets revealed for Moody & Coleman fillies
Katherine Coleman says momentum is building within the Moody-Coleman stable as Ole Dancer and Sheza Alibi continue their preparations for high-profile Autumn campaigns. Ole Dancer removed any springtime uncertainty around the stable’s elite prospects by delivering Coleman her first Group 1 win in Melbourne, taking out the Thousand Guineas (1600m) ahead...
Chris Waller wins The Lakes again
Chris Waller has again dominated Wyong’s January showpiece, with Chica Mojito taking out the $500,000 Lakes Mile. Waller claimed the inaugural running of the 1600-metre event in 2025 with Waterford and continued that trend as Chica Mojito ($17) secured only the second win of her career from 24 starts. With 12 placings...
Shiki, Itchintogo in 2026 Magic Millions Classic lead-up wins
The final preparatory races ahead of next Saturday’s Magic Millions 2yo Classic highlighted the importance of race seasoning, with Itchintogo and Shiki both rising to the occasion. Itchintogo ($1.60F), trained by Tony Gollan, produced a commanding display to win the Aquis Gold Nugget (1100m) by 4½ lengths, while the Gai Waterhouse...
Disneck too slick in Standish Handicap
Outside draws proved decisive in the Group 3 Standish Handicap (1200m) at Flemington, with Disneck scoring his first black-type victory. Barriers 11 and 12 dominated the finish in the 12-runner sprint, delivering a surprise result for many. Ridden by Daniel Stackhouse and sent out at $11, Disneck settled well back before unleashing...