Magic Millions WA 2YO Classic – 2024

Track: Good   Weather: Fine

Following the early scratching of Live Lucky there are 14 runners and 3 emergencies remaining for the 2024 Magic Millions WA 2YO Classic with 7 geldings, 1 colt and 9 fillies. Six runners had their last start in a 2YO Open Set Weight With Penalties race over 1000m at Ascot on 3rd February (won by Golden Vale) and two in a 2YO Open Set Weight With Penalties race over 1100m at Bunbury on 10th February (won by Golden Kathleen) while the rest came via different races. Two runners are sire by Rommel, two by I’m All The Talk and two by Universal Ruler. Trainer Ryan Hill has 3 runners while Simon Miller, Sharon Miller and David Harrison have 2 each.

The early favourite is Golden Vale who has won both her starts and beat several of her rivals here at Ascot on 3rd February. Second favourite is Sinful Living who finished 4th behind Golden Vale last start but won her 2 starts before that. Third favourite is Onemoretwomany who has won both his starts but has drawn very wide. Big Shots has been runner-up at 3 of his 4 starts. Angels Impact has a win and a place from 2 starts, while Define Beautiful won nicely last start and has had a 10 week let-up. All other runners are currently $16 or longer.

1. Onemoretwomany (16)

Has won both his starts but has drawn very wide. One of the key chances.

2. Angels Impact (9)

Has a win and a place from 2 starts and was a good trial winner at Belmont on 5th February. Place chance.

3. Big Shots (8)

Has been runner-up at 3 of his 4 starts and should break his maiden status soon.

4. Battle Commander (14)

Finished 6th last start in a 2YO Open Set Weight With Penalties race over 1000m at Ascot on 3rd February (won by Golden Vale). Prefer others.

5. Elite Missile (15)

Finished 3rd in a 2YO Open Set Weight With Penalties race over 1100m at Bunbury on 10th February (won by Golden Kathleen) at only his 2nd start. Not the worst.

6. Ah Kum (17)

Finished 3rd at his only start on 11th November. Could struggle from the wide barrier.

7. Sinful Living (7)

Finished 4th behind Golden Vale last start but won her 2 starts before that. Has lots of early speed. Chance.

8. Golden Vale (11)

Has won both her starts and beat several of her rivals here at Ascot on 3rd February. Looks the top pick.

9. London’s Image (5)

Has a win and 2 places from 4 starts and placed at this track last start. In the mix.

10. Madhi Girl (18)

Finished 5th behind Golden Vale last and has drawn the widest barrier. Prefer others.

11. Define Beautiful (10)

Won nicely last start over 1000m at Ascot and has had a 10 week let-up. Should go well.

12. Wotugot (3)

Ran 7th to Golden Vale last outing. Prefer others.

13. Smart Shadow (4)

Has only beaten one horse home in her 2 race starts. No.

14. Live Lucky (6)  scratched

15e. Extra Zero (2)

Maiden. Unlikely.

16e. Jackpot Bingo (13)

Ran 6th at his only start but has had multiple trials. Unlikely.

17e. Bubbles In Rio (12)

Not here.

18e. Queen Of Whispers (1)

Prefer others.

The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.

Jo Jackson’s Tips
8 Golden Vale
1 Onemoretwomany
7 Sinful Living
2 Angels Impact

Result	Horse	Margin
1st	3 Big Shots
2nd	10 Madhi Girl	1 length
3rd	2 Angels Impact	1.1 lengths
4th	11 Define Beautiful	1.6 lengths

The track was rated as Good 4.

Scratchings: 14. Live Lucky, 16e. Jackpot Bingo, 17e. Bubbles In Rio, 18e. Queen Of Whispers.