Magic Millions

This Saturday's Gold Coast Magic Millions card is one of the most exciting and richest days on the Queensland racing calendar. There's plenty of sunshine forecast over the coming days and punters can expect a Good 4 track rating on race day.    Rick Morris' tips have delivered punters 14% POT over the past 180 days. Below are his three best bets for Saturday's Gold Coast meeting.   You can receive alerts every time he tips by subscribing here, so that you never miss out on his selections!    Race 5 Magic Millions Fillies & Mares (SW + P) 1300m  Tip #1 Invincibella $4.60 (Best Bet) This class mare has won $2.5 million in prizemoney, she competed in Group 1 and Group 2 races in the spring and gets an easier assignment here. Even with the 60kgs at the set weights conditions, she looks well suited. Over the 1300m distance range, she has 4 wins from 9 attempts and has 2 wins from 3 starts at the tricky Gold Coast track. Hugh Bowman will partner her again and really seems to get the best out of this mare, having saluted on board her on three occasions.   Race 6 Magic Millions 3YO Guineas (SW + P) 1400m  Tip # 2 Alligator Blood $1.75 Alligator Blood should tear the field apart again. Only bad luck from barrier 11 can beat him this time. Jockey Ryan Maloney, who is a star in Queensland racing, should provide a good enough steer to get the job done. This David Vandyke trained gelding could well and truly prove to be one of the country's best horses over the coming 12 months.   Race 7 Magic Millions 2YO Classic (SW) 1200M  Tip # 11 Gotta Kiss $14 The feature two-year-old Magic Millions event is a wide open race. Team Snowden have a big hand in this year's edition with four horses engaged, and they will be hard to hold out. The stable saddles up the $6 equal favourite Aim, who looks a great chance. The colt has notched up two wins from two career starts, both over the 1200m distance. He beat King's Legacy by 1.9 lengths in his debut run, and that runner went on to win impressively in his next start.  In his following race, Aim then defeated another stablemate, Stellar Pauline, comfortably by 4 lengths at Randwick. The other Snowden runner is Nitrous, who is long in the market at $26 and comes here off back-to-back wins in Sydney and Canberra. A number of the horses in the field have yet to race over the 1200 metres, with Farnan and Gotta Kiss amongst that brigade. However, that hasn’t been an influencing factor in recent history as three of the past four winners were untried at 1200m prior to winning the big race. I liked the way Gotta Kiss hit the line to beat dual winner Lady Banff over 1000m last start at Eagle Farm, where she ran a sizzling 32.86 seconds in what was the fastest last 600m sectional for the day. The Steven O’Dea filly is great each way value at the current quote of $13 and is my top tip. King's Legacy and Aim are the main dangers. If you are betting on Magic Millions Day this Saturday, make sure you go to the only Gold Coast tips market that ranks and displays validated profit stats of all tipsters listed on the page.

Distance 1200m Grade Restricted  Track Rating Good 4 Prizemoney $2,000,000 Class 2yo Set Weights  2019 winner Exhilarates ($4) The Magic Millions two-year-old feature is always a hectic dash, which is exacerbated by the tight turning Gold Coast Circuit and short run to the first turn.  This year's edition looks to host an even field, with a number of runners currently battling it out for favouritism.  As always, I expect the Sydney form to prove strong. However, I am very wary of the local hopes who have been supported in betting and are coming off significant freshen up breaks.    Gold Coast Track Traits The Gold Coast surface is currently rated a Good 4, with the rail out 1m from the 1000m - 400m mark and True the remainder of the course. Fine conditions are predicted for the remainder of the week and on Saturday for the Magic Millions feature events. With the very tight turning circuit at the Gold Coast, it is a distinct advantage to draw inside and be racing on or close to speed.  As always, a close watch is advised early to determine any fast lanes or bias.     Racing Market Movers The favoured runners remain steady in betting. There have been some longer priced moves seen for Lady Banff who is $18 into $16, and Away Game who is $26 into $20.    Key Runners #1 King's Legacy $7 Had good support in betting to win last start, when he raced close to speed and came home over the top of the leaders to win well. I expect Team Snowden can easily have him peaking up again for Grand Final day and he could improve further here. The stable are the best in the business when it comes to two-year-old's and he is sure to be a major player. Yes.   #2 Farnan $6 Slight knock on the Aquis management team, who have a terrible strike rate and are simply not utilising their vast resources well. Reports are Gai is very confident, but no surprises there! He looks a quality colt who they are desperate to get to stud, however I'm happy to bet against the hype at this stage. Risking at the current odds.    #3 Rathlin $19 Like Farnan, from the under-performing Aquis group and he represents their least likely hope according to the betting. The Speed Map is very ugly for him from gate 19 and it will be a suicide mission if they decide to push forward. No.    #4 Conceited $9.00  The Godolphin stable won this race last year with Exhilarates at their first try and have arrived with another highly capable type again. He got well back last start at this track, before running home strongly late to grab second. Expect the last start run to have him topped off nicely for this, with good improvement to come. Include in everything.    #5 Aim $6.00 Looks all quality and is the most favoured of the Snowden's four runners.  The last start Randwick effort could not have been more impressive, where he brained a good field by 4 lengths. That could be the strongest form line and he may only need to repeat that effort to be winning this. Goes on top.    #6 Wisdom Of Water $15  Showed great toughness to fight hard all the way to the line here last start, when beating a good one in Conceited. The Toby Edmonds stable are very shrewd and the timing of this preparation looks impeccable. He receives plenty of speed map favours from gate 7 and looks big odds at the current quote. The value runner.    #10 Every Rose $11 Loves to lead and dictate, however he will need to be very sharp out of the gates to do that here. The leader profiles from tricky gates are always a good risk in these high pressure races, and it would not surprise to see them revert to a position midfield with cover.   The speed map is not attractive for her and I prefer others here.    #11 Gotta Kiss $13 Was backed as if unbeatable last start, before just scraping in at Eagle Farm by the barest of margins. Her form is all local and there has to be a query on it, considering the weaker two-year-old fields in Brisbane. I can't rule her out however, as she comes in off a three week freshen and could have taken significant improvement in that time. Watch betting.    #12 Dusty Tycoon $17 Arrives here after a six week break with one trial to ready her for this. She qualified early by winning her first two career starts and from then, the trainer had the luxury of a very flexible preparation.  There are plenty of unknowns here which makes her dangerous to oppose, and if the money did come late I would expect her to run well. Watch Betting.   #13 Lady Banff $18 > $16 Is from the shrewd Matthew Dunn stable, who would only target this race with a very good one.  She was excellent last start when just missing behind Gotta Kiss, in a race where the local Brisbane form must be a query. The early betting market says yes and if further support comes on the day, it may pay to follow. Can win.    #14 Away Game $26 > $20 Has attracted early support in betting here following the good Doomben win last start, where she won well after racing outside the leader.  There is plenty of potential improvement and I am very wary. Big odds.    Of The Others #15 Stellar Pauline brings the stronger Sydney form behind Aim and although well beaten, as two year old's they can improve significantly.  She has to be considered if she gets to silly odds ($30+).    Best Racing Tips 1st  Aim 2nd  Conceited  3rd  Kings Legacy 4th  Lady Banff 

Distance 1400m Grade Restricted  Track Rating Good 4 Prize Money $2,000,000 Class 3yo SW-P 2018 Winner Pierata ($2.80)   Rarely do 3yo's have an opportunity to race for $2,000,000 in prize money as is the case here, so it's no surprise to see an ultra competitive field assembled from all the powerful racing states. I have bet around the favourite who appears well under the odds, and am with one that had plenty of excuses last start and can easily surprise a few here.     Race Gold Coast Track Traits The Gold Coast surface is currently rated a Good 4 with the rail out 1.5m from 1000m-400m, True the remainder and fine conditions predicted for Saturday. There is always a slight leader bias present at the Gold Coast due to the tight turning nature of the circuit. Look for on-speed profiles to hold an advantage.     Racing Market Movers Strong support has come for Outback Barbie in early betting with a move from $2.60 to $2.30. Others to attract interest include Bondi $12 to $9.50 and Granny Red Shoes $21 to $18.    Key Runners #1 Boomsara By the hot young sire Spirit Of Boom and comes into this race off the back of an absolute romp last start, braining the field of 14 in the listed Vo Rogue by 4.5 lengths. The rider will press forward from gate 18 here to be in the first few throughout running and just needs a touch of luck to find the rail or be one off.  Has the right form-lines and will keep kicking for a long way. Top hope.      #3 Bondi   Brings Sydney form which is strong enough, and has been in the money his past two against good opposition at both Randwick and Wyong. The Snowdens are masters of getting one to peak on the right day and they will have this colt cherry ripe. Going off his "rattling home" run two starts back, he may be best ridden back and allowed to run on, which suggests his outside draw (gate 15) is no huge concern.   Has the services of of Kerrin McEvoy and could get a warp speed tempo to suit. Must include.     #4 The Fire Trap  Was a duel acceptor and connections have revealed their confidence in opting to go to this harder event. He ran well last start to finish 5 of 14 in the listed Vo Rouge, when encountering plenty of difficulty (galloped on, lacerated), and it would not surprise to see a much improved run here given more luck in running.  The current $16 in betting looks huge overs and at the price he must go on top. Yes.    #5 Star Fall Everyone is talking about "the Star Fall form" hence this galloper has to be respected. He was smashed in betting last time out at Caulfiled after working early and going on to brain them. Since then, plenty of the horses finishing behind him that day have come out to win impressively.  Another one that looks big overs at $11 and could start shorter. Leading hope.         #8 Outback Barbie   Raging hot favourite who appears under the odds to my eye. No doubting the quality and certainly respect the good runs this time in. Just fear this is a much deeper race than most expect and she could be a big drifter on the day. Last start had excuses finishing 6 of 14 in the Vo Rogue when checked and wide at vital stages.  It will be a much improved performance but prefer to bet around at the skinny odds. Value is elsewhere in this.    Of The Others Throw in #9 Granny Red Shoes as the blow out chance, who is staked with talent and could pull out a big run at the healthy odds of $21. She has a touch of quality and can easily bounce back from her last start Doomben failure.     Best Racing Tips 1st  The Fire Trap 2nd  Star Fall 3rd  Boomsara 4th  Bondi

Distance 1,200m Grade Restricted Track Rating Good 4 Prize Money $2,000,000 Class 2yo Set Weights  2018 Winner Sunlight ($4) The Magic Millions 2yo Classic always creates interest and this year's edition is no different, with the race heavily promoted and catching the back end of many holiday plans. As expected, the field is comprised of this season's top-line 2yo's that were purchased out of the 2018 Magic Millions Yearling sale.  The betting market is wide open with a number of fancied runners drawing wide and on the drift, post barrier draw. This has not deterred me and I am convinced the wide draw can be overcome by one that looks well above average and has been ultra-impressive in his lead-up runs.      Race Gold Coast Track Traits The Gold Coast surface is currently rated a Good 4 with the rail out 1.5m from 1000m-400m, True the remainder and fine conditions predicted for Saturday. There is always a slight leader bias present at the Gold Coast due to the tight turning nature of the circuit. Look for on speed profiles to hold an advantage.     Racing Market Movers Race favourite Dubious has been well supported in early betting and remains rock solid at $5.00 after opening at $6.00. All other runners remain steady.     Key Runners #1 Unite And Conquer Has impressed all the way through his short career and remains unbeaten. His latest victory in the Wyong Magic Millions, is a proven lead-up race to this event. Both Capitalist (2016) and Unencumbered (2014) have followed a similar path towards Magic Millions glory in recent years, with the former going on to taste a Golden Slipper victory.  The wide draw (gate 18) will be testing, as his pattern appears to be on speed and dictating. They may opt to ride him with cover on this occasion, and there is no reason why this wont work. Must be respected as a leading hope.   #3 Yes Yes Yes   Loved the lead-up runs from this fellow, where he dominated and won his past two. Simply raced away from them in dynamic fashion at his latest outing when starting as odds-on favourite at Moonee Valley. The Melbourne form he brings looks far superior to my eye and he is another who can overcome a horror draw (gate 21). Expect them to still push-on and lead here, where his superior quality should be revealed to all. Must go on top. Yes Yes Yes!   #4 Dubious   Is the ruling equal favourite post the barrier draw and is another that arrives here with an impressive unbeaten record (2:2-0-0). Just feel the SP profile is a concern, where he won the Breeders plate at Randwick as a $19 chance when was clearly expected to do nothing. Since then they blew out the cobwebs with an easy win against rubbish at Eagle Farm.  He appears well under the odds at the current quote in betting of $5 and represents a great risk. Avoid at all costs. No No No!     #6 Hightail  Booked a trip North following the dominant display last week at Randwick when heavily backed late ($3.40 into $3.00), before pouncing on the lead from a stalking position and racing right away. This does appear an afterthought for a stable desperate to get results for a very prominent owner (China Horse Club), and that factor alone sounds the alarm bells.  Did not beat much on the Kensington track and would appear to be suspect against a few of these. No.    #7 Czason  Is building an imposing record and has the form lines to suggest he could be the one. Two starts back he gave Exhilarates (race favourite) a solid 2.2 lengths beating, then backed that performance up with a dominant victory at Rosehill in good grade. He has plenty of ticks including "Top Cat" to ride and a stable that know how to prepare a 2yo.  If they can find a position from gate 15 he will look the winner at some stage. Top hope.   #8 Exhilarates  The mugs have locked on here following the impressive last start win at this course over 1100m where he brained them in a dominant display. Since then this colt has been backed into equal favouritism, with the good barrier draw certainly adding to the appeal. When you add the high profile Godolphin hype that many buy into, he could start shorter.  Looks a false favourite to my eye and very happy to bet around. No.    #11 Better Reflection   Is the best local hope and is more than capable matching it with his more fancied rivals.   Last start he won impressively at Doomben in a Listed race after being caught wide. He had no right to win however still fought bravely to do it easily in the end.   That was the run of a very good horse and it would be no surprise to see her win this.   The current $17 is well over the odds. Must include in everything.   Of The Others #19 Rome was backed off the map last start before finishing 2 of 10 at Doomben behind a smart one in Sun City. He is obviously held in high regard by the stable and could easily surprise a few here. Currently sits as the first emergency however must be considered a winning hope if he gains entry. Yes     Best Racing Tips 1st  Yes Yes Yes 2nd  Czason 3rd  Unite And Conquer  4th  Better Reflection    Find out which tipsters are making a profit who is on a hot streak, then follow their tips in our horse racing tips market.  It's the only place you will find Australia's racing media professionals up against pro punters and other punters who tip at theGreatTipOff.com.

The $2M Magic Millions 2YO Classic headlines a bumper nine-race card at the Gold Coast racecourse on Saturday. A full field of 16 runners will do battle for the restricted 1200m feature event which is one of the richest races on the Australian racing calendar.    Race Track Traits The Gold Coast (Aquis Park) track features a tight turning circuit where inside barriers are of significant advantage. From the 1200m start point, there is a short 200m run to the first turn which is tough enough to negotiate for seasoned runners let alone youngsters. Adding to these difficulties will be the typical Gold Coast humidity, with the mercury tipped to reach a sweltering 38-degrees on Saturday. How the two-year-olds react to these conditions, as well as the boisterous crowd, are factors which punters need to be wary of.    Market Movers Strong support has been seen throughout the week for the Tony McEvoy trained filly Sunlight, who’s been backed from $7 into $4 outright favourite following her dominant win in the Aquis Farm On Twitter 2yo Hcp at the same track last Saturday. Drew barrier 15, forcing a slight ease back to $4.20.    Key Runners #1 Jonker $4.20 -> $5 By leading first season sire Spirit Of Boom and has impressed with dominant wins in the key lead ups including the Wyong Magic Millions. Follows a similar path to Capitalist (2016) who was the most recent to complete the Wyong/Gold Coast double, using the Wyong feature as the key lead up. Class runner with top hoop Bowman aboard from luxury gate 3.   #2 EF Troop $4.50 -> $5 Huge boom on this Tony Gollan gelding, with a first outing 20 length trial victory followed by two strong wins at Doomben. Still, I can’t buy into the hype given he certainly hasn't beaten much and jumps from gate 18 - looks well under the odds at $5. Wait for a better price come Saturday if you’re keen to play.   #4 Legislation $26 > $21 Flying under the radar and the $26 on offer looks massive overs for this Snowden runner. Gun local hoop Damian Browne engaged, he could ride this track blindfolded and will be able to position the colt anywhere he chooses from gate 7 and give a great sight at the price. Excellent each way play.   #11 Sunlight $7 -> $4.2 The current favourite who couldn't have been more impressive winning at this track last Saturday. She did run time but hardly beat much and from gate 15 certainly happy to risk on the tight turning Gold Coast circuit. If you are keen, best to wait for a better price on Saturday than the $4.20 being bet now.   Of The Others…. Nomathaj was impressive in her only career start at Flemington in October where she beat a quality field which included Sunlight. Has been spelled since and wears the blinkers here after success with the gear change in a recent barrier trial win. Ideal draw, don't discount.  Outback Barbie, stablemate to Ef Troop, was a winner at her only appearance in the Listed Calaway Gal Stakes at Doomben over 1100m. The filly finished a nose second behind Sunlight in a Gold Coast barrier trial last month and trainer Tony Gollan believes she'll be coming home strongly if there's pace on. Her dam, General Nediym, is a former Millions winner and she will jump from barrier six.        Selections 1st Legislation – going with the value here with most top fancies drawing wide. 2nd Jonker 3rd Sunlight