The $4.3 million Magic Millions raceday at the Gold Coast on January 14 has been inundated with entries from around Australia. The meeting boasts over 560 nominations.
The $2 million BMW Magic Millions 2YO Classic has been boosted by three late entries – Charge a Fortune (Rex Lipp), Delagos (Anthony Cummings) and General Jackson (Mick Mair).
David Payne’s impressive filly Happy Hussy has joined the race for the $1 million Gold Coast Magic Millions 3YO Guineas after Payne entered the last start Sydney winner on Tuesday morning.
The $400,000 R.M.Williams Magic Millions Cup (1400m) has 32 entries including proven stakes winners Adnocon, Atomic Force, Catapulted, Here de Angels, Latin News, Mr Unforgettable, My Destiny, Spirit of Boom and Torio’s Quest.
Another feature will be the $200,000 Myer Magic Millions Sprint (1000m) which attracted 30 entries headed by Atomic Force, Catapulted, Here de Angels, Joint Chiefs, Midnight at Ascot, Schiffer and previous winner Warrior Girl.
The $200,000 Korean Air Magic Millions Stayers Cup (1800m) was the subject of 37 entries including stakes winners Diamondsondinside, Femina Fashion, Kontiki Park and Pepperwood.
And the $200,000 Magic Millions Fillies & Mares Handicap (1300m) attracted 32 entries including Angel of Mercy, Cat’s Pyjamas, Demanding Miss, Gai’s Choice, Mafia Miss, Miss Barwang and Pear Tart.
Monday’s Goldmarket placegetter Geared Up is among 49 entries for the Sky Racing Magic Millions Class 6 Plate. Others include Griffon, Leealan, Show a Prince, State of Wealth and Thefifthhole.
The $100,000 BMW M5 Magic Millions Maiden Plate (1200m) is one of the day’s mostly hotly contested races and 62 entries were received from many of the country’s leading stables.
Rounding out the day is the $100,000 Marriott Magic Millions Country Cup (1400m) – a race restricted to non-metropolitan winners – it was the subject of 48 entries.
Final acceptances for the $2 million BMW Magic Millions 2YO Classic (1200m) and the $1 million Gold Coast Magic Millions 3YO Guineas (1400m) close at 9am (Qld time) on Monday, January 9.