First acceptances for the two feature races highlighting January’s $4.30 million Magic Millions Raceday close at noon next Friday, December 9.

The $2 million BMW Magic Millions 2YO Classic (1200m) and $1 million Gold Coast Magic Millions 3YO Guineas (1400m) are the stand out races on the nine race card – the richest raceday in Queensland and one of the richest in the world.

Trainers and owners are reminded that free first acceptances close next week for horses set to contest either race.  First acceptances for the remaining seven races on the card close at 11am (Qld time) on Tuesday, January 3.

The two feature races with first acceptances closing next week are:

$2 million BMW Magic Millions 2YO Classic – 1200m
$1 million Gold Coast Magic Millions 3YO Guineas – 1400m

The remaining races on the card with first acceptances closing on January 3 are:
$400,000 R.M.Williams Magic Millions Cup – 1400m
$200,000 MYER Magic Millions Sprint – 1000m
$200,000 Korean Air Magic Millions Stayers Cup – 1800m

$200,000 Magic Millions Fillies & Mares Handicap – 1300m
$100,000 BMW M5 Magic Millions Maiden Plate – 1200m
$100,000 SKY Racing Magic Millions Class 6 Plate – 1200m
$100,000 Marriott Magic Millions Country Cup (NMW) – 1400m

All of the races are run exclusively for Magic Millions Yearling Sale graduates who were the subject of the once off race series payment at the time of their purchase.

“We encourage owners and trainers with eligible runners to target these feature races – these first acceptances are free and can be lodged as usual though the Trainers’ Services Centre,” Magic Millions Managing Director Vin Cox said.  “The races will be run and won – these are not lucky bonuses – this is prizemoney paid exclusively to our loyal clients,” he added.

Anyone with eligibility questions should contact Magic Millions’ Race Series Manager Ross McKeown – Ph: 07 5504 1212. Mob: 0404 490 726. Email: ross@magicmillions.com.au.