The Gold Coast Turf Club Aquis Park track is an interesting track to say the least. There is a definite bias towards the outside in large fields but in smaller fields there is a good spread. Watching the earlier races is beneficial to establish how it is playing as it will get faster with a high of 31°

MAGIC MILLIONS SUNLIGHT PLATE

RACE 9 - 1100m 3YO

GRAFTBURNERS / SAVVY HALLIE / SYLPH

We're in to Magic Millions season and the Gold Coast meeting typically offers some fine racing. The race favourite in the Sunlight, GRAFTERBURNERS has come up with barrier two and with champion jockey James McDonald in the saddle this GRAFF colt will take some beating. Run of form has been nothing short of extraordinary, with three quality wins, two at Eagle Farm and one at Doomben. Looks the one to beat but we're not 100% convinced and definitely no shoo-in.

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Winner of the Gr. 2 ATC Silver Shadow Stakes in the spring, Hellbent filly SAVVY HALLIE brings class to the race and her Brad Widdup trained stablemate Nashville Jack is also in the mix. Tommy Berry hops on here to take on Sydney cohort JMac and we believe the trainer will have this HELLBENT filly well primed to fire fresh up in the $3M feature. Not only do we prefer these odds, this horse is super talented and can give the fave a run for his money. Can go very close.

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Australia’s best maiden SYLPH is drawn to advantage in gate three and we ready don't know how good this horse may be. Runner up in her last three since resuming and this I AM INVINCIBLE filly does look to have the goods. Michael Freedman has likely set her up for this and don't be surprised if she throws down a massive run with Zac Lloyd aboard. Drawn for a soft run and will be there at the business end we believe.

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MAGIC MILLIONS THE WAVE

RACE 7 - 1800m

YOU WAHNG / SNITZANOVA / SLY BOOTS

We were on YOU WAHNG when it won the Gr.1 Queensland Oaks (2200m) at big odds in the Autumn and willing to stick with this Kris Lee trained SO YOU THINK mare. Not so prominentin two Group runs in Sydney, but those races would have scrubbed her up nicely and far better suited coming north of the border. Had trialed since with this trip likely to suit her racing pattern. Has been kept safe in the market so tread carefully with this one.

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SNITZANOVA doesn't deserve to be at these crazy odds, especially when ypu consider how well she was going last season. Sure, couple of disappointing runs this prep haven't been too inspirational or offered much confidence, but the 2nd place to MISS JOELENE in the Tails Stakes (1500m) at Eagle Farm was a fine effort. Won the Gr.3 Spring Stakes and Gr.2 Sandown Guineas in late 2024 and thats nothing to sniff at. Scores a gun run here, then worth relying on Maher to have the SNITZEL mare in top shape to get into the finish if she doesn't spit the dummy.

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The Gai/Bott team won't have SLY BOOTS up here to just make up the numbers, and the TORNADO gelding has struck top form of late. Highly consistent last prep before battling on when clear for 3rd over 1400m at Randwick. Raced away from the 200m to win over 1600m there, displaying a fine turn of foot and appears in perfect condition now. Only has to overcome this tricky gate to get i to the frame and certainly a serious threat up in trip.

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SUNLIGHT CONSOLATION PLATE

RACE 6 - 1100m 3YO

HIATUS / MISS FREELOVE / JOHNNY

Stoked with this odds on HIATUS, who won two either side of a break, including over 1100m at the Goldie. Not so prominent last start, but only lightly tried and has some real ability for team McEvoy. Stupid odds really. MISS FREELOVE goes better 2nd-up, but loves the distance and can win if prepped well forward. Goes too keenly, then beatable. JOHNNY deserves his chance here and looms as a danger fresh up. Lane on, and by FARNAN, so will have the speed on early we imagine.

MAGIC MILLIONS QTIS OPEN

RACE 10 - 1300m

JOHN RAMBO / YELLOW BRICK / BOSSED UP

JOHN RAMBO is nice type from the Gollan barn who will be aided by the in-form Angela Jones. Yet to win at the trip but closing in on a victory and very well-weighted. Tidy odds for such a genuine performer. YELLOW BRICK will have JMac on top, but boy, this is a serious weight to lug around fresh up. Goes brilliant in that condition, but RAMBO has a 9kg pull on the gelding. Can go close nevertheless. BOSSED UP is another on 52kg and could cause a surprise being in form.

MM THE SYNDICATE

RACE 8 - 1100m

PAYLINE / SCAMPI / EPIC PROPORTIONS

Hard to go past the team Munce trained PAYLINE who they tend to prep in the forward condition. Will be rearing to go 2nd-up and had won 3 from 5 at the trip. Very short odds, but a real classy Queensland sprinter. SCAMPI will have Willo aboard for Ciaron Maher and has looked very sharp in two runs back. Will need to get on with the job, but beware this stable bringing them north. EPIC PROPORTIONS has been fantastic up here and can run another solid race. Capable of handling big weights so this is nothing. Very fit horse at present.

QUEENSLAND MM MAIDEN

RACE 3 - 1400m

SNITZEL MISS / AGRAFFE ROCKET / HIT THE SWITCH

Waller throws JMac aboard SNITZEL MISS who has the gate and ability to win this $300,000 3YO maiden. The filly finished 2nd twice in Sydney and should be ready to go with the polish on. Kris Less has a progressive GRAFF colt in AGRAFFE ROCKET who could be anything really. Beautifully bred and not far away when 4th on debut. HIT THE SWITCH will need a mountain of luck from this gate, but has ability and it will come down to the Damien Lane ride. Not ruling out at massive odds in this rich maiden race.