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Magic Millions Madness: Racing, Deals, and Drama

Alligator Blood - Emotional Purchases - Exclusive Reveals - Gold Coast - High Stakes Competition - Horse Racing - Jockeys - Lab Samples - Magic Millions - Racing Drama - Racing Events - Widowed Wives

Get ready for some Magic Millions madness! From jockeys wearing AirPods to emotional purchases and court cases, Gold Coast is buzzing with excitement. Find out all the juicy details here!

The Gold Coast is abuzz with Magic Millions fever as racing enthusiasts gear up for an action-packed weekend. From the exclusive reveal of jockeys wearing AirPods to a thrilling showdown in the $3 million 2YO Classic, the stakes are high. With favorites like Storm Boy holding firm at $2.50 and the intense competition unfolding, excitement is reaching a fever pitch.

Amidst the thrill of the races, emotional moments tug at heartstrings as widowed wives honor their late husbands with million-dollar purchases in a bid to continue their legacy. Anita Frawley, widow of AFL legend Danny Frawley, and Jennifer Acton, wife of cattle baron Alan Acton, make poignant gestures that add a personal touch to the glitz and glamour of Magic Millions.

But it's not all sentimental moments and high stakes. Drama unfolds as lab samples are compromised in the Alligator Blood court case, adding a layer of intrigue to the already intense atmosphere. As the tension builds and anticipation mounts, Magic Millions proves once again why it's one of the most exciting events in the racing calendar.

As the countdown to the main events begins, Magic Millions sets the stage for an unforgettable weekend full of surprises, triumphs, and heartwarming gestures. It's a mix of sporting excellence, emotional connections, and unforeseen twists that make this racing extravaganza a must-watch for fans and punters alike.

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Man arrested after crashing into parked car (myGC.com.au)

Queensland State of Origin coach Billy Slater joined Argentinian polo star Nacho Figueras along with Magic Millions ambassadors Zara Tindall, the King's niece, ...

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EXCLUSIVE: Magic Millions jockeys to wear AirPods (Racenet)

Senior racing writer Ben Dorries reveals exclusive details of a funky broadcast plan for Gold Coast Magic Millions day.

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Final field, barrier draws for Magic Millions 2YO and 3YO (Racenet)

Highness drew barrier 4 while Parkour drew the widest gate in barrier 17. Storm Boy remained steady in betting at $2.50 post the draw. SHORTENERS. Spywire $6 ...

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Kah's special affinity with Godolphin's Magic Millions weapon (Racenet)

James Cummings is trying to win his second Gold Coast Magic Millions 2YO Classic and has outlined why Jamie Kah can deliver the Blue Army the rich race on ...

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Storm Boy holds the call and will jump favourite in Saturday's $3 million Magic Millions 2yo Classic, holding firm at $2.50 after drawing barrier 10, ...

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People at Magic Millions – Have You Had a Chat with Maree ... (Breednet)

It's game on today as the first of over 1400 horses go through the ring at Magic Millions on the Gold Coast and I you want to catch up on what the vendors ...

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AFL legend's widow chases Magic Millions triumph (Racenet)

Anita Frawley, the widow of AFL legend Danny Frawley, bought a small share in the son of Irish stallion Shalaa after meeting Young at the famous Royal Ascot ...

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Te Akau Racing announced its presence early at this year's Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale, but the I Am Invincible colt David Ellis went to $1.3.

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Magic Millions 2YO Classic Field and Barrier Draw | Breednet (Breednet)

The final field and barrier draw for the $3million Magic Millions 2YO Classic has been held at the Gold Coast this morning with race favourite Storm Boy ...

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Royal beats Magic Millions rivals in beach ride (Daily Telegraph)

The thunder of horses hooves along the beach at Surfers Paradise has told the world that Queensland has bounced back from the storms and is open for ...

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Storm Boy has inside running on main rivals after Magic Millions ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott couldn't help but smile after the barrier draw to Saturday's Magic Millions Classic served up a positive outcome.

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Final field, barrier draws for Magic Millions 2YO and 3YO (Herald Sun)

The final fields and barrier draws have been declared for the $3 million 2YO Magic Millions Classic and 3YO Guineas.

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Magic Millions 2YO Classic favourite declared as an “absolute moral” (SEN)

The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained Storm Boy is the firm favourite for the $3 million feature for juveniles over 1200m at Gold Coast on Saturday after ...

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Coltish Wolfgang needs to rein in manhood in Magic Millions (Townsville Bulletin)

Lloyd Kennewell thinks the world of his colt Wolfgang ahead of the Magic Millions 2YO Classic on Saturday, but says he will need to act more like a gelding ...

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EXCLUSIVE: Magic Millions jockeys to wear AirPods (Herald Sun)

The Gold Coast Magic Millions is poised to revolutionise racing coverage with elite jockeys to wear AirPods during the $14.25m race day to provide Channel 7 ...

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Hot Lots Day 2 Magic Millions 2024 | Breednet (Breednet)

The fireworks started early on Day 1 with two $1 million yearlings in the first 19 lots.

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Connections of the two narrow favourites for Saturday's Magic Millions 3yo Guineas would've been pleased but the market has remained largely unaffected,

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Magic Millions 2024: Trenton Akers with Wolfgang's co-trainer Lloyd ... (Herald Sun)

A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and ...

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Widowed wife's emotional $1.2 million yearling purchase (Herald Sun)

Jennifer Acton's emotional $1.2m Magic Millions purchase in honour of late husband Alan: 'I tried to do him proud'. Cattle baron Alan Acton tragically died in a ...

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Leading trainers talk about chances ahead of Magic Millions ... (Herald Sun)

Leading trainers talk about chances ahead of Magic Millions weekend ft. Ciaron Maher, Charlie Duckworth & Trent Edmonds. 9 hours ago.

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Magic Millions sets equine hearts racing (The Australian Financial Review)

For Gold Coast locals, watching horses gallop along the foreshore is a normal start of the year. But what happens at Magic Millions this week will set the ...

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Widowed wife's emotional $1.2 million yearling purchase (Racenet)

Cattle baron Alan Acton tragically died in a helicopter crash, however, his wife wants to continue his racing legacy, splashing $1.2m on a filly out of ...

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Alligator Blood court case: Lab sample compromised from Magic ... (Racenet)

Document reveals flooding and a power blackout compromised a key Alligator Blood urine sample, potentially scuppering any bid to re-try the case against the ...

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Runner-by-runner preview: Magic Millions 2YO Classic (Racenet)

Verdict: One of the leading chances. STORM BOY wins the Group 3 BJ McLachlan Stakes despite some nervous moments in the early stages of the running, showing ...

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'The slow ones will act like speed humps': Magic Millions' long tail (Racenet)

Trenton Akers and Ben Dorries have been on the Gold Coast all week ahead of the Magic Millions on Saturday and there's already been plenty of talking ...

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Anticipation is building ahead of the Magic Millions Classic as one punter demonstrates confidence in the potential success of the Ciaron Maher and David.

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