2025 Magic Millions 2YO Classic Details
Race 2 at Gold Coast Racecourse on Friday 17th January 2025.
The Magic Millions 2YO Classic is a Restricted Listed (not a Group) race held at Gold Coast over 1200 metres. It is for 2YOs and is run under set weights conditions. The total prize money this year is $3,000,000.
You can read more about the race history, lead-up races, and past winners on the Magic Millions 2YO Classic page.
Magic Millions 2YO Classic 2025 Preview
Track: Soft 6 Weather: Fine
Following the early scratchings of Blitzburg there is a capacity field of 16 runners and 4 emergencies for the 2025 Magic Millions 2YO Classic with 6 colts, one gelding and 13 fillies. Five runners had their last start in the Group 3 B.J. McLachlan Stakes over 1200m at Eagle Farm on 21st December (won by Icarian Dream), four in the Aquis Gold Pearl 2YO (F) over 1100m at Sunshine Coast on 4th January (won by La Bella Boom), three in the Petaluma Handicap over 1100m at Randwick on 28th December (won by Gallo Nero) and two in the Aquis Gold Nugget 2YO (C&G) over 1100m at Sunshine Coast on 4th January (won by Quietly Arrogant) and two in a 1200m race at Eagle Farm on 28th December (won by Space Rider) while the others came via different races. Four runners are sired by Spirit Of Boom and two each by I Am Invincible, Capitalist and Blue Point. Tony Gollan has 3 runners while Peter Snowden and Chris & Corey Munce each have 2 runners.
The betting is wide open. Early favouritism is shared between La Bella Boom who is chasing a hat-trick after wins at Doomben and Sunshine Coast and Memo who has placed at all 3 of her starts. Third favourite is Invincible Woman who was a big winner at Caulfield Heath at her only start. Gallo Nero is a last-start winner at Randwick. Icarian Dream comes off a win in the Group 3 B.J. McLachlan Stakes, while Space Rider won his only start by over 3 lengths. The other runners are currently $16 or longer.
2025 Magic Millions 2YO Classic Runner by Runner
1. Quietly Arrogant (16)
Won the Aquis Gold Nugget 2YO (C&G) over 1100m at Sunshine Coast on 4th January to break his maiden. The wide draw is no help here.
2. Gallo Nero (5)
Won the Petaluma Handicap over 1100m at Randwick on 28th December on soft going. Place chance.
3. Secret Sort (2)
Came 4th in the Group 3 B.J. McLachlan Stakes over 1200m at Eagle Farm. Rough chance.
4. Luva Flutta (7)
Has won his last 2 starts – one on heavy going. Wouldn’t surprise to see him in the finish.
5. Cool Archie (20)
Runner-up in the McLachlan but has a very bad barrier. Not the worst.
6. Icarian Dream (21)
Won the Group 3 B.J. McLachlan Stakes by 1.5 lengths but has drawn the extreme outside in this capacity field. Commands respect.
7. O’ Ole (3)
Winner of the Wyong Magic Millions 2YO Classic 2 starts ago. Nicely drawn and a rough place chance.
8. Vein Girl (6)
One start for one win. Narrow winner over 1000m at Gold Coast on 20th December.
9. La Bella Boom (10)
Won the Aquis Gold Pearl 2YO (F) over 1100m at Sunshine Coast on 4th January to give her 2 wins in a row. One of the main chances.
10. Invincible Woman (9)
Was a big winner at Caulfield Heath at her only start. Strong chance.
11. Hi Barbie (14)
Only beat one home in the McLachlan and was found to have cardiac arrhythmia. Won on debut at Doomben the start before.
12. The Playwright (8)
Early leader in the McLachlan and fought on for 3rd. Can be in the finish.
13. Memo (1)
Has placed at all 3 of her starts in NSW. Drawn the rails. No surprise to see her in the finish.
14. Formula Rossa (18)
Drawn wide but has a win and a place from her 3 starts.
15. Don’tdoubthelady (17)
Drawn wide but all 3 of her runs have been good.
16. Forgotten Spirit (11)
Placed at both her starts and could surprise.
17. Space Rider (4)
Won his only start by over 3 lengths. Nicely drawn and can be in the finish.
18. Blitzburg (19)
SCRATCHED
19. Earn To Burn (12)
Prefer others.
20. Lovebug (13)
Unlikely.
21. Insain Lady (15)
Looks tested.
Magic Millions 2YO Classic 2025 Tips
The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.
Jo Jackson’s Tips
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10 Invincible Woman | ||
3 Secret Sort | ||
9 La Bella Boom | ||
17 Space Rider |
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2025 Magic Millions 2YO Classic Results
Result | Horse | Margin |
1st | 7 O’ Ole | |
2nd | 13 Memo | 1.5 lengths |
3rd | 2 Gallo Nero | 2 lengths |
4th | 12 The Playwright | 3 lengths |
The track was rated as Good 4.
Scratchings: 17e. Space Rider, 18e. Blitzburg, 19e. Earn To Burn, 20e. Lovebug, 21e. Insain Lady.