Ciaron Maher‘s flying filly Snitzanova is set to jump favourite in the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas 2025 field this Saturday at the Gold Coast as part of the lucrative Magic Millions Day card at Aquis Park.
One of Queensland’s biggest race meetings, the summer spectacular that is Magic Millions Day at the Gold Coast features 10 events including the $3 million Magic Millions 3YO Guineas (1400m).
Updated Magic Millions 3YO Guineas odds online through Ladbrokes.com.au have Snitzanova as the firm favourite as she chases a fourth win on the trot.
She sits as the firm $5.50 top elect and looks tricky to bet against especially at a still attractive price.
Maher is a star trainer, and this is a star young filly.
The well-bred daughter of Snitzel is going great guns having won her past three on the trot interstate.
A Group 3 winner two back at Newcastle in the Spring Stakes she stepped up in grade and saluted again beating home the boys in the Group 2 Sandown Guineas over the mile in the mud back in November.
She hasn’t raced since, or trialed, so that is the only query.
But Maher knows what he is doing, and this filly has been kept fresh for a big resuming run.
The 1400m is ideal, Daniel Stackhouse continues associations, and the favourite gets the run of the race from a good gate where other exciting hopes have drawn out near the carpark.
Despite a full field, just two other runners are currently under double figures in Magic Millions 3YO Guineas betting to upset Snitzanova with Bauhinia ($9) out to overcome a wide alley and the Peter Snowden trained Tuileries drawn the outside barrier.
Three of the past four Magic Millions 3YO Guineas winners jumped from barrier 10 or wider.
Hellbent filly Bauhinia, to be ridden by Tommy Berry, hails from the Rosehill stables of Lee & Cherie Curtis and was last seen winning the Wyong Magic Millions 3YO & 4YO Stakes on December 11.
While gate 18 of 18 will be a tough ask for Tuileries, Snowden’s progressive daughter of So You Think comes in with the confidence of back-to-back wins at her latest two starts.
Snowden has prepared two of the past four champions saluting with Aim (2020) and King Of Sparta (2021) who he trained in partnership with his son Paul.
His other runner this year is King Of Roseau racing second-up as a $13 shot.
Bittercreek ($12) will carry the 58kg topweight with the son of Snitzel last seen running second to Saturday’s favourite in the Sandown Guineas over the spring.
The Barry Lockwood trained Give Me Space is also being kept safe at $12 despite drawing far out with the in-form gelding coming off a last start upset in the Group 3 Vo Rogue Plate at Eagle Farm on December 28.
The 2025 Gold Coast Magic Millions 3YO Guineas is set to run as Race 8 at 4:45pm (AEST) on Saturday.
Magic Millions 3YO Guineas 2025 Odds
Gold Coast Magic Millions 3Yo Guineas (Rl)
| Runner Details | Win | Place |
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1. Bittercreek (15)
J: Blake Shinn 58kg
T: L & T Corstens & W Larkin |
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| Half-brother to Group 3 winners Bull Point and Siege of Quebec. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 11 at Caulfield in the G2 Sand Gneas on November 30 over 1600m, on a wet track; long-neck behind Snitzanova carrying 57kg at $5. The run before that 7th of 14 at Caulfield in the G1 Rup Clarke on November 16 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Kimochi carrying 50kg at $61. Huge chance in this line-up based on that last run. | ||
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2. Give Me Space (21)
J: Luke P Dempsey 57kg
T: Barry Lockwood |
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| Half-brother to Group 3 winner Extra Time. At the latest run settled well back; won by a head at Eagle Farm G3 Vo Rogue 3yo SW December 28 over 1300m defeating Street Chase carrying 57kg at $17. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Eagle Farm 3yo Bm70 on December 7 over 1400m, head behind Run Lucy Run with 59.5kg at $1.80. Key runner who should be in the finish again. | ||
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3. Dawn Service (4)
J: James Orman 56.5kg
T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
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| Second run back. First-up after three months faded in the straight 5th of 8 at Randwick 3yo Bm72 on December 21 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Arriving Home with 58.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up scored a big 4 len win at Hawkesbury Mdn August 1 over 1300m in soft going defeating Imposing Pier with 57kg at $1.50. Hard to have in this tough line-up. | ||
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4. Catoggio (19)
J: Tim Clark 56.5kg
T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
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| Most recently faded in the straight 5th of 14 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Vo Rogue 3yo SW on December 28 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind Give Me Space with 57kg at $7. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Caulfield in the G3 Blue Sapphire on November 16 over 1400m, 4 len behind Pisces carrying 57kg at $5. Suited here so cannot be underestimated. | ||
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5. Depth Of Character (16)
J: Chad Schofield 56.5kg
T: Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald |
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| Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Randwick in the G2 Call-Pres October 26 over 1600m, 4 len behind Prost with 57kg at $15. Previously first up; seventh of 11 at Caulfield in the G3 Gneas Prel September 21 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Angel Capital carrying 57kg at $26. Happy to risk. | ||
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6. Snitzanova (9)
J: Daniel Stackhouse 56kg
T: Ciaron Maher |
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| Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Caulfield G2 Sand Gneas November 30 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Bittercreek with 55kg at $6. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Newcastle G3 Spring Stk November 16 over 1600m defeating French Ruler carrying 55kg at $7. Huge chance in this line-up based on last run. | ||
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7. Bosustow (10)
J: Josh Parr 56kg
T: Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald |
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| Half-brother to Group 1 winner Amelia's Jewel. Last start 6th of 14 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Vo Rogue 3yo SW on December 28 over 1300m, 2 len behind Give Me Space with 57kg at $3.50. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Flemington in the LR Springtime Stak on November 5 over 1400m, long-neck behind Catoggio with 60kg at $19. Can return to his best in this company. | ||
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8. Shangri La Express (14)
J: Angela Jones 56kg
T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
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| Second run back. First-up after four months led to the turn then faded 5th of 8 at Randwick Cg&E Bm78 on December 28 over 1200m, 4 len behind Disneck with 57kg at $2.80. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Rosehill in the G3 Up&Coming on August 31 over 1300m, 7 len behind Autumn Glow with 59.5kg at $9.50. Others seem to have his measure. | ||
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9. Street Chase (12)
J: Craig Williams 56kg
T: J W Mason |
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| Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Vo Rogue 3yo SW on December 28 over 1300m, head behind Give Me Space carrying 57kg at $26. The run before that won by a head at Doomben Rupert 3yo C&G-Sw November 30 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Amazing Eagle carrying 56.5kg at $21. Major player on latest effort. | ||
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10. King Of Roseau (3)
J: Vlad Duric 56kg
T: Peter Snowden |
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| Second run back. First-up after two months eased back early on 9th of 12 at Sunshine Coast 3yo SW on January 4 over 1100m, slow going 5 len behind Private Harry carrying 57kg at $41. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Flemington in the LR Poseidon Stakes on September 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Growing Empire carrying 56kg at $16. Is better than that and is sure to be thereabouts. | ||
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11. Cosmic Fire (2)
J: Andrew Mallyon 56kg
T: Billy Healey |
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| Most recently favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Sunshine Coast Sunlight Consol January 4 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Hezdarnhottoo with 57kg at $2.90. The start before that 2nd of 12 at this track 3yo-Plate on December 20 over 1000m, 3 len behind Arabian Summer carrying 56kg at $9. Huge chance on latest and can go on with it. | ||
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12. Hella Fast (8)
J: Kyle Wilson-Taylor 56kg
T: Kelly Schweida |
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| Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 7 at Eagle Farm in the LR Gold Edition on December 14 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.0 len behind Superalloy with 57kg at $3.90. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Vo Rogue 3yo SW on December 28 over 1300m, 0.9 len behind Give Me Space carrying 57kg at $26. Would have to improve even further. | ||
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13. Dance To The Boom (18)
J: Damian Lane 54.5kg
T: Bjorn Baker |
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| Third-up today. Resuming came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.5 len at Canterbury 3&4yo Bm64 December 20 over 1200m defeating Apex carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Wyong LR Gosf Gneas December 31 over 1200m defeating Shohisha with 54kg at $2.90. One of the contenders. | ||
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14. Bauhinia (20)
J: Tommy Berry 54kg
T: L & C Curtis |
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| Second-up. First-up after four months came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a long-neck at Wyong Mm3&4yo December 11 over 1200m defeating The Novelist carrying 55kg at $2.90. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at Newcastle Mdn-Sw August 8 over 1250m on a soft track defeating Maori Chief carrying 55.5kg at $3. Terrific chance to continue the strong form. | ||
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15. Zoubaby (7)
J: Andrew Adkins 54kg
T: R & W Freedman |
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| At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Vo Rogue 3yo SW on December 28 over 1300m, 1.2 len behind Give Me Space with 55kg at $5.50. Before that won by 1.4 len at Randwick Midway Bm72 December 14 over 1200m defeating Lady Extreme with 55kg at $2.60. Place best in this contest. | ||
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16. Yes Lulu (17)
J: Jason Collett 54kg
T: Ciaron Maher |
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| Last start was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.5 len at Caulfield Heath Mm Classic December 14 over 1200m defeating Miss Altair carrying 54kg at $10. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw November 28 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Egerton carrying 56kg at $2.80. In form and expected to measure up again. | ||
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17. Arriving Home (11)
J: Kerrin McEvoy 54kg
T: Bjorn Baker |
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| Looking to keep her unbeaten record intact. On debut, ran on from midfield and won by a head at Warwick Farm Super Mdn December 4 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Choice Legend with 55.5kg at $19. Last start came from midfield and won by a nose at Randwick 3yo Bm72 December 21 over 1300m defeating Midnight Dynamite carrying 54.5kg at $11. In form and expected to measure up again. | ||
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18. Tuileries (23)
J: Tyler Schiller 54kg
T: Peter Snowden |
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| Third-up today. Resuming favourite; came from midfield and won by 3 len at Canterbury Super 3yo Mdn December 13 over 1250m defeating Goodlucktome carrying 54.5kg at $3. Second run from a spell favourite; came from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Randwick F&M Bm72 December 26 over 1300m defeating Imposant with 56kg at $1.65. Key runner who is a great chance to measure up again. | ||
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19. Hell To Pay (5)
J: Unknown 56kg
T: John O'Shea & Tom Charlton |
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| Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.2 len at Sunshine Coast Mm Mdn January 4 over 1400m in soft going defeating Stardeel with 57kg at $2.20. Before that 3rd of 7 at Canterbury Super 3yo Mdn on December 13 over 1250m, 3 len behind Tuileries with 57kg at $3. Looking to others this time around. | ||
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20. Territory Ash (22)
J: Unknown 54kg
T: Liam Birchley |
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| At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Bm65 on January 1 over 1200m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Toro Strike carrying 57.5kg at $2.70. The start before that 2nd of 10 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Bm65 on December 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; nose behind Thundering Soul carrying 58kg at $5. Others rate better this time. | ||
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21. Bollinger Miss (6)
J: Martin Harley 54kg
T: Chris & Corey Munce |
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| Most recently 10th of 14 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Vo Rogue 3yo SW on December 28 over 1300m, 4 len behind Give Me Space with 55kg at $61. The run before that second last of 9 at Doomben Cl1 on December 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Cressbrook with 57kg at $3. Looks tested in this field. | ||
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22. Blitzum (1)
J: Unknown 56kg
T: Chris Anderson |
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| Third-up today. Resuming ran on from midfield and won by 4 len at Ipswich Mdn November 7 over 1200m defeating Brazen Act with 58kg at $4. Second run from a spell 4th of 12 at Eagle Farm 3yo Bm70 on December 7 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Run Lucy Run carrying 55.5kg at $17. Others read better. Looking to others. | ||
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23. Nuestra (13)
J: Unknown 54kg
T: Lawrie Mayfield-Smith |
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| Resuming after a break; only one run when 7th of 10 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 4 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Trevatt Court carrying 53kg at $81. No. | ||
Data retrieved: 10/01/2025 04:55:22 AM (Australia/Brisbane)
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