Magic Millions 2YO Classic Race Information
The Magic Millions Classic is a 1200 metre set weights race for two-year-olds run by the Gold Coast Turf Club in January. It is held at Gold Coast and is restricted to horses bought from a Magic Millions auction.
- Race Type: Restricted Listed (not a Group 1)
- Distance: 1200 metres
- Conditions: Set weights, 2YOs
- Track: Gold Coast Racecourse, Bundall, Queensland
- Prizemoney: $3,000,000
- Date: Saturday 13 January 2024
Magic Millions 2YO Classic Race History
See the 2024 Magic Millions 2YO Classic Preview and results.
See the 2023 Magic Millions 2YO Classic Preview and results.
See the 2021 Magic Millions 2YO Classic Preview and results.
The race was first held in 1987 when it was won by Snippets ridden by Phillip Smith and trained by Sally Rodgers. It is restricted to horses sold at the Magic Millions yearling sales.
Useful Facts
Last filly to win: Away Game (2020)
Fastest time (1200m): Clan O’Sullivan (1992) 1:08:46
Magic Millions Classic & Golden Slipper Stakes: Capitalist (2016); Phelan Ready (2009); Dance Hero (2004).
Leading jockeys:
Leading trainers:
Interesting trivia: 1997 winner General Nediym is the sire of 2003 winner Regimental Gal and 2010 winner Military Rose. 1999 winner Testa Rossa is the sire of 2014 winner Unencumbered.
Past winners of the Magic Millions 2YO Classic
Winners of past Magic Million Classics include horses that go on to win good 2YO and 3YO races.
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2024 | Storm Boy | Highness | Spywire |
| 2023 | Skirt The Law | Platinum Jubilee | Summer Loving |
| 2022 | Coolangatta | Russian Conquest | Snitcat |
| 2021 | Shaquero | Alpine Edge | She’s All Class |
| 2020 | Away Game | Stellar Pauline | Conceited |
| 2019 | Exhilarates | Dubious | Hightail |
| 2018 | Sunlight | Fullazaboot | Outback Barbie |
| 2017 | Houtzen | Chauffeur | Madeenaty |
| 2016 | Capitalist | Nikitas | Candika |
| 2015 | Le Chef | Pepperano | Single Gaze |
| 2014 | Unencumbered | Oakleigh Girl | Ruby Soho |
| 2013 | Real Surreal | Sweet Idea | Missy Longstocking |
| 2012 | Driefontein | No Looking Back | Alezan Thunder |
| 2011 | Karuta Queen | Conbat Kitty | Schiffer |
| 2010 | Military Rose | Ambers Waltz | Demanding Miss |
| 2009 | Phelan Ready | Paprika | Motown Lady |
| 2008 | Augusta Proud | She’s Meaner | High Roll’n Woman |
| 2007 | Mimi Lebrock | Husson Lightning | Royal Asscher |
| 2006 | Mirror Mirror | Churchill Downs | Reigart |
| 2005 | Bradbury’s Luck | Emit Time | Snitzel Al Samer |
| 2004 | Dance Hero | Not A Single Doubt | Marie Madeleine |
| 2003 | Regimental Gal | Danbird How Funny |
* dead heat 2nd |
| 2002 | Lovely Jubly | Chuckle | Cool Trent |
| 2001 | Excellerator | Miss Bussell | Magic Albert |
| 2000 | Assertive Lad | Belle Du Jour | Rapid Man |
| 1999 | Testa Rossa | Sally Magic | Shalt Not |
| 1998 | Catnipped | Spend | Phorous |
| 1997 | General Nediym | Special Dane | My Halo Broke |
| 1996 | Winger Charger | Our Banker | La Snippette |
| 1995 | Zephyrz | Gold Ace | Pottinger |
| 1994 | Brave Warrior | St Covet | Discreet Lady |
| 1993 | Our Fiction | Flying Tycoon | Tiba Tiba |
| 1992 | Clan O’Sullivan | Zodiac Miss | Quick Snip |
| 1991 | Bold Promise | Musical Chairs | Dangerous Seam |
| 1990 | St Jude | Trustful | Quick Scorw |
| 1990 (Fillies) | Dancer’s Joy | Mahaasin | Rhythmic Charm |
| 1989* | Sunblazer | Scomasc | Red Rancher |
| 1989 (Fillies) | Malibu Magic | Tristanagh | Proudly |
| 1988 | Molokai Prince | Prince Regent | Good Time Dancer |
| 1988 (Fillies) | Sea Cabin | Regal Devotion | Mean Eyes |
| 1987 | Snippets | Prince Anton | Mother Duck |