Horse Racing News
Freedman seeks first Magic Millions Carnival success
Michael Freedman will chase a long-awaited Magic Millions Carnival breakthrough on Saturday, with Ninja set to carry the stable’s hopes in the $3 million 3YO Guineas. The gelding announced himself as the Guineas standout when powering to a 4.8-length victory in the Group 3 Vo Rogue Plate (1300m) on January 3,...
Yulong’s Extreme measures at 2026 Magic Millions Gold Coast
Yulong’s success with Extreme Choice continued at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale on Wednesday, as the powerhouse owner secured the standout lot of Day 2 for $2 million. The Victorian operation paid top dollar for a colt by Extreme Choice out of the Hinchinbrook mare Hazlebrook, hoping to replicate...
Bjorn Baker mare unleeshes to give James McDonald soft double
James McDonald enjoyed a perfect midweek warm-up ahead of the Magic Millions, steering home two winners at Randwick Kensington on Wednesday. The world-class jockey partnered debutant Astronomix to victory for John O’Shea and Tom Charlton before producing a clinical display aboard Bjorn Baker-trained favourite Unleeshing. Fresh from a narrow third in Benchmark...
Sky’s the limit for Mick Price 2yo
With the Blue Diamond favourite already in their corner, Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr are aiming to further enhance their hand when Big Sky lines up at Flemington this weekend. Markets for the Group 1 two-year-old feature opened during the week and quickly saw debut winner Guest House firm into...
Tigroni’s owners eye big payday in the 2026 Magic Millions Classic
Ambitious filly Tigroni will line up against the nation’s best juveniles in Saturday’s $3 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic, with a substantial financial incentive awaiting regardless of the finishing position. Prepared by John O’Shea and Tom Charlton, Tigroni is one of just three runners eligible for Magic Millions’ Racing Women’s Bonus,...
Future History on weather watch ahead of 2026 January Cup
Ciaron Maher is keeping his options open with in-form stayer Future History as Saturday’s Listed January Cup (2000m) at Rosehill approaches. The veteran gelding has struck peak form with Listed victories at Randwick and Flemington, but Maher said the drop back to 2000 metres combined with possible rain in Sydney could...
Waterhouse/Bott quartet up for 2026 Magic Millions Classic challenge
Having previously prepared the Magic Millions favourite, Adrian Bott takes a different approach this year with a quartet of longer-priced runners in the Magic Millions 2yo Classic (1200m). The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained team will be represented by Knightsbridge, Shiki, Lumbini and By Choice in Saturday’s $3 million Gold Coast...
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...
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...
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...