Gold Coast race fans eagerly await Saturday’s 2024 Magic Millions 2YO Classic with Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott‘s unbeaten Storm Boy ruling as top pick amidst a fierce field in the now $3 million feature.
Unbeaten colt Storm Boy chases a third win on the trot in the 2024 Magic Millions 2YO Classic this Saturday at the Gold Coast. Photo: Steve Hart.
The Justify colt boasts a flawless resume: a dominant Rosehill debut and a commanding Group 3 win last time out in Brisbane’s BJ McLachlan Stakes.
Drawn wide but full of early pace, Storm Boy, ridden by Adam Hyeronimus, looks hard to topple.
He sits as the short-priced $2.40 favourite in the latest Magic Millions 2YO Classic odds at bookmaker Ladbrokes.
But challengers loom. Michael Freedman‘s Highness, a rising Snitzel colt with early market buzz, aims for the interstate Classic double after claiming the Wyong Magic Millions 2YO Classic title earlier this prep.
Tommy Berry guides his charge from a favourable barrier four draw.
Ciaron Maher & David Eustace counter with Spywire, a consistent Trapeze Artist colt seeking his third win at start number four.
Sydney ace James McDonald takes the reins, eyeing redemption after a close second in Wyong and a subsequent Gold Coast victory a fortnight back.
Fillies join the fray, led by Tony & Calvin McEvoy‘s on-fire Ballarat Magic Millions 2YO Classic champ Arabian Summer.
Two wins already in her pocket, she drops weight against the boys off her last start Gold Coast success, with Harry Coffey aiming for further glory.
Other last-start winners like James Cummings‘ Parkour and the Lloyd Kennewell & Lucy Yeomans‘ Wolfgang add spice to the mix both coming off good lead-up victories.
With the rain-affected track adding an extra twist, the Magic Millions 2YO Classic promises a heart-pounding clash.
Watch as raw talent meets experience, jockey skills are tested, and potential champions emerge under the Queensland sun. This is a race where legends are made – don’t miss a second!
Magic Millions 2YO Classic 2024 Key Points:
- Storm Boy, Highness, Spywire, and Arabian Summer in the spotlight heading the betting markets.
- Diverse field features plenty of unbeaten colts, rising fillies, and last-start winners.
- Rain-affected track adds unpredictability.
- Gold Coast Race 8, 3:35pm (AEST).
Magic Millions 2YO Classic Field & Barriers
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | STORM BOY | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Adam Hyeronimus | 10 | 57kg | |||
| 2 | 121 | SPYWIRE | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | James McDonald | 12 | 57kg | |||
| 3 | 21 | PARKOUR | James Cummings | Ms Jamie Kah | 17 | 57kg | |||
| 4 | 6×1 | HIGHNESS | Michael Freedman | Tommy Berry | 4 | 57kg | |||
| 5 | 5×11 | WOLFGANG | Lloyd Kennewell & Lucy Yeomans | Blake Shinn | 2 | 57kg | |||
| 6 | 7432 | VIANARRA | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | John Allen | 15 | 57kg | |||
| 7 | 4545 | MISHANI HERCULES | Les Ross | Mark Du Plessis | 1 | 57kg | |||
| 8 | 2311 | ARABIAN SUMMER | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | Harry Coffey | 9 | 55kg | |||
| 9 | 4115 | MISHANI ALOHA | Les Ross | Ben Thompson | 8 | 55kg | |||
| 10 | 122 | POSTER GIRL | Chris Munce | Robbie Dolan | 6 | 55kg | |||
| 11 | 812 | ERNO’S CUBE | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | Jason Collett | 7 | 55kg | |||
| 12 | 1 | JENNI’S MEADOW | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Declan Bates | 5 | 55kg | |||
| 13 | 2714 | TERRITORY ASH | Liam Birchley | Michael Rodd | 14 | 55kg | |||
| 14 | 231246 | MISHANI EGO | Les Ross | Ms Samantha Collett | 13 | 55kg | |||
| 15 | 8233325 | MISHANI EXPRESS | Les Ross | Jake Bayliss | 16 | 55kg | |||
| 16 | 1747 | SHEZA CHIQUITITA | Kevin Kemp | Damien Thornton | 11 | 55kg | |||
| 17e | 3 | SPIRITED | Chris Munce | Martin Harley (late alt) | 3 | 55kg |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
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