The $2 million Magic Millions Cup 2025 is one of the headline races on Saturday’s 10-event Magic Millions Day card at the Gold Coast, and there is an open top half of the market for the handicap clash.
One of three Restricted Listed features on the Aquis Park card this weekend, the Magic Millions Cup (1400m) features a quality field of sprinters and middle-distance types.
Current Magic Millions Cup betting at Ladbrokes.com.au has the Michael Freedman trained Moravia narrowly on top at $5.50 after Ciaron Maher opted to run last year’s champion Semana in the $1 million Magic Millions Snippets over less distance this season.
Four-year-old Snitzel gelding Moravia chases his first win since last September and is out to atone for his second to upset winner Redford as the beaten odds-on favourite in the Magic Millions Rising Stars Class 4 Plate at the Sunshine Coast last weekend.
He is on the quick back-up now and rock hard fit with the markets suggesting he can bounce back up to 1400m now from gate eight with Tommy Berry riding.
The top two are hard to split in the markets with Magic Millions Cup odds of $6 on offer for Charm Stone from the Price / Kent Jnr stable.
She was a dual acceptor but scratched out from the Fillies & Mares race in favour of this more lucrative assignment against the boys.
The I Am Invincible mare runs fresh down in grade this weekend with her latest start being back in mid-November at Caulfield when eighth in the Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes.
Damian Lane has the ride first-up with the four-year-old drawn a treat in gate two.
The only other runner currently at single figures for the win is Redford at $9.
Originally the first emergency, Stuart Kendrick‘s ultra consistent Snitzel four-year-old gains a run with Revolutionary Miss withdrawn.
Redford jumps from barrier five with 53kg chasing his second win on the trot after getting the better of Saturday’s favourite as a 20/1 outsider last weekend.
He is proven up to a mile and should relish the distance on Saturday looking to make it three wins from his past four starts.
The Rob Heathcote trained Abounding meanwhile looks potential value at $11 despite a wide alley and 57.5kg.
The Rich Enuff mare won the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas at this track and trip last summer so is proven at the track, won the Listed Tatt’s Classic two back and Doomben and has form around Bella Nipotina from the winter when fourth in the Group 1 Tiara.
The 2025 Magic Millions Cup is scheduled to run as the penultimate event on Saturday’s card as the Gold Coast Race 9 at 5:20pm (AEST).
Magic Millions Cup 2025 Odds
Magic Millions Cup (Rl)
| Runner Details | Win | Place |
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2. Abounding (14)
J: Martin Harley 57.5kg
T: Robert Heathcote |
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| Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming came from midfield and won by 0.6 len at Doomben LR Tatts Classic November 27 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Appin Girl carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell 6th of 15 at Eagle Farm in the LR Nudgee on December 28 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Bubba's Bay carrying 57kg at $8.50. Top chance despite the latest effort. | ||
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3. Chrysaor (12)
J: Blake Shinn 57.5kg
T: Chris Waller |
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| Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 15 at Rosehill in the G3 Festival on November 30 over 1500m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Private Eye carrying 55kg at $9. The run before that 4th of 12 at Newcastle in the G2 The Hunter on November 16 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Briasa with 53.5kg at $19. Sure to be thereabouts. | ||
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4. Oughton (13)
J: Robbie Dolan 56kg
T: Melissa Kelly |
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| Most recently 2nd of 12 at Eagle Farm in the LR Falvelon on December 21 over 1200m, nose behind Cannonball carrying 53kg at $17. Before that came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Doomben LR Tatts Recognit November 27 over 1350m in soft going defeating Flying Trapeze with 53kg at $7.50. Likely to feature again. | ||
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5. Moravia (7)
J: Tommy Berry 55.5kg
T: Michael Freedman |
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| At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Sunshine Coast 3&4yo CG&E Cl4-Sw on January 4 over 1300m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Redford with 57kg at $1.65. The race before that 4th of 11 at Randwick in the LR Razorsharp on December 14 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Jedibeel carrying 55kg at $5.50. Terrific chance to return to winning form. | ||
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6. Charm Stone (2)
J: Damian Lane 54.5kg
T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr |
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| Comes off a 56 day let-up. Most recently 8th of 14 at Caulfield in the G1 Rup Clarke on November 16 over 1400m, 6 len behind Kimochi with 52kg at $21. The run before that 3rd of 13 at Flemington in the G3 Rising Fast on November 2 over 1200m, long-neck behind Maharba carrying 54kg at $12. Much better result anticipated in this line-up. | ||
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7. Military Expert (17)
J: Kerrin McEvoy 54kg
T: Gavin Bedggood |
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| At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 7 at Caulfield Heath in the LR Lrd Stks on December 26 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Regal Vow with 56kg at $21. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at Werribee Werribee Cup on December 8 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Riot And Rose carrying 54kg at $14. Looks tested against this line-up. | ||
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8. Flying Trapeze (1)
J: Cejay Graham 54kg
T: Gary Portelli |
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| Most recently 6th of 8 at Canterbury in the LR Cby Sprint on January 1 over 1200m, 3 len behind Iowna Merc with 54kg at $26. Before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Doomben in the LR Tatts Recognit on November 27 over 1350m, slow going 1.5 len behind Oughton with 53.5kg at $7.50. Prefer others. | ||
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9. Battleton (15)
J: Jason Collett 54kg
T: Bjorn Baker |
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| Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run got back early 5th of 7 at Rosehill Bm94 on December 7 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind I'mintowin carrying 55.5kg at $12. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Canberra Open on November 24 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Chorlton Lane carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. Not keen on his chances. | ||
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10. Buillt (11)
J: Andrew Mallyon 54kg
T: Chris Waller |
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| Second-up. First-up after four months made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm85 on December 21 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Transatlantic with 59.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Newcastle Thecoast on May 11 over 1600m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Magnaspin with 52kg at $81. Will need to do a bit more. | ||
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11. Zou Sensation (3)
J: Daniel Stackhouse 54kg
T: L & T Corstens & W Larkin |
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| Most recently got back early 7th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Syndicate Wfa on January 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Payline with 58.5kg at $9. The run before that 2nd of 11 at Caulfield Heath Bm84 on December 14 over 1200m, neck behind Inhibitions with 58.5kg at $3.10. Key chance capable of taking this out. | ||
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12. Freak Of Nature (8)
J: Damien Thornton 54kg
T: Jason Warren |
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| At the latest run 4th of 11 at Pakenham Bm84 on December 21 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind The Open carrying 58.5kg at $10. Before that 4th of 8 at Caulfield Heath Mm Classic on December 14 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Yes Lulu carrying 59kg at $15. Looks a strong top-three prospect. | ||
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13. Arts Object (9)
J: Angela Jones 53kg
T: Kurt Goldman |
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| Most recently 4th of 11 at Sunshine Coast The Wave Wfa on January 4 over 1800m, slow going 1.0 len behind Miss Joelene carrying 57kg at $16. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Eagle Farm in the LR Members Mile on December 21 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Gold Bullion with 55kg at $7.50. Maybe a place. | ||
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15. Bel Air (16)
J: Kyle Wilson-Taylor 53kg
T: Anthony & Sam Freedman |
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| Resuming. Finished off last campaign by head Flemington Bm90 November 5 over 1400m defeating Is It Me carrying 56kg at $12. Previously first up; tenth of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm84 September 27 over 1200m, 7 len behind Baraqiel with 60kg at $17. Looks tested against this line-up. | ||
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16. Perfect Thought (6)
J: Craig Williams 53kg
T: J G Sargent |
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| Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 12 at Newcastle Bm94 on November 16 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Uzziah with 54kg at $41. Last start ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Randwick Bm78 December 14 over 1400m defeating Bunker Hut with 59.5kg at $15. Hard to fault and can go on with it. | ||
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17. Cinque Torri (5)
J: Andrew Adkins 53kg
T: Bjorn Baker |
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| Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 9th of 14 at Randwick 4yo+ Bm78 on December 21 over 1300m, 4 len behind Accredited carrying 59kg at $41. Second-up 2nd in a small field at Randwick Bm88 on January 4 over 1400m, 4 len behind Accredited carrying 57kg at $11. In the mix on best form. | ||
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18. West Of Africa (20)
J: Tyler Schiller 53kg
T: Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald |
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| Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 14 at Randwick 4yo+ Bm78 on December 21 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Accredited with 60.5kg at $13. Previously second-up 12th of 16 at Scone 3&4yo Bm72 on May 18 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Elson Boy with 57.5kg at $26. One of the contenders. | ||
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19. Redford (4)
J: Unknown 53kg
T: Stuart Kendrick |
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| Most recently won by a long-neck at Sunshine Coast 3&4yo CG&E Cl4-Sw January 4 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Moravia carrying 60kg at $21. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Sunshine Coast Cl6-Sw on November 16 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Inver Park with 55kg at $2.60. Terrific chance to continue the strong form. | ||
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20. Weigall Tiger (19)
J: Ron Stewart 53kg
T: Kelly Schweida |
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| Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm85 on December 21 over 1400m, 2 len behind Transatlantic with 55kg at $2.05. The start before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at Ipswich Cl4 November 28 over 1350m defeating Texas Fireball carrying 58kg at $1.80. In the mix on best form. | ||
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21. Addriel (18)
J: Unknown 54kg
T: Jay Bellamy |
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| Last start 10th of 16 at Sunshine Coast Cl6-Sw on January 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Shalailed with 57kg at $5.50. Before that won by 1.5 len at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw December 21 over 1200m defeating Thankyou Henry with 58.5kg at $3.80. This is no easier and he needs to do more. | ||
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22. Deep Respect (10)
J: Unknown 53kg
T: Kelly Schweida |
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| At the latest run got back early 6th of 12 at Sunshine Coast 3&4yo CG&E Cl4-Sw on January 4 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Redford carrying 60kg at $26. Before that second last of 11 at Eagle Farm Gateway 3Y4ywfa on December 7 over 1400m, 7 len behind The Inflictor with 59kg at $12. Others seem to have his measure. | ||
| 1. Revolutionary Miss (4) | ||
| 14. Hell Hath No Fury (12) | ||
Data retrieved: 09/01/2025 09:14:20 PM (Australia/Brisbane)
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