Magic Millions Fillies and Mares 2026 calling for Supercilious
Magic Millions ambitions are back on the table for Supercilious as she returns to the races at Caulfield Heath on Saturday.
The Leon and Troy Corstens and Will Larkin-trained mare will resume in the Magic Millions VIC 3YO & 4YO Classic (1200m), her first run since undergoing surgery to rectify a breathing issue.
While Saturday’s assignment is important, Larkin confirmed the ultimate aim is a start in the Magic Millions Fillies & Mares (1300m) at the Gold Coast in January.
“Being a Magic Millions horse, we would love to get her up north,” Larkin said.
“If she can run well in this, her main plan has been the 1300-metre Fillies and Mares race up there, but she needs to get her rating up before then.
“It will be a watch and see on Saturday but then she can have another run down here before she heads up.”
Larkin said the decision to delay surgery was made in order to maximise her opportunities as a three-year-old.
“Throughout her last preparation, it was the worst grading that it could be, but being a three-year-old filly, we wanted to make use of running in those three-year-old races and hopefully pick-up some money and maybe some Black Type,” Larkin said.
“We kept her going until she turned four and then elected to do the surgery.
“It doesn’t always work, but touch wood, it’s been good.”
Supercilious has completed two jump-outs ahead of her return, including a victory at Werribee on December 12.
“She’s trialled up really well but she’s first-up off a wind operation, so it’s always a question mark,” Larkin said.
“She’s got no gear on her. She hasn’t needed a tongue or a crossover noseband at all throughout the campaign, so it seems like it (the operation) has done its job.
“In her trials she hasn’t made a sound and has been really clean in the wind, but under full pressure it might be a different story, so we’ll learn a bit more about her on Saturday.
“If her ability shines through and she can breathe, I’m sure she’ll be in the race.”
Betting markets for the race are available through bookmakers listed at Just Horse Racing’s betting sites page.
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