The Magic Millions National Classic (formerly the Queensland Sapphire Stakes) is a $500,000 race for fillies & mares previously known as the Glenlogan Park Stakes and now contested on Queensland Oaks Day at Eagle Farm Racecourse as a Queensland Winter Racing Carnival lead-up to the Tattersall's Tiara.
2024 Magic Millions National Classic Results
- 1st: #1 La Crique
- 2nd: #2 Foxy Frida
- 3rd: #6 Maracana
Magic Millions National Classic News
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The Magic Millions National Classic is a non-Black Type race for fillies and mares that replaces the now defunct Group 3 Queensland Sapphire Stakes that was formerly known as the Glenlogan Park Stakes.
It is a middle distance event held under weight-for-age conditions annually at Eagle Farm Racecourse and currently takes place on Queensland Oaks Day.
Open only to fillies and mares, the Magic Millions National Classic (formerly Queensland Sapphire Stakes) pays a total of $500,000 prize money having been given a huge boost to the stakes in 2021.
The race, when run as the Glenlogan Park Stakes, was previously a set weights event and has been moved around the Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival program a number of times, and previously served as a lead-up into the Group 2 Dane Ripper Stakes (1300m) on Stradbroke Handicap Day.
Since the name change, the Magic Millions National Classic is now no longer confused with Randwick’s Group 2 Sapphire Stakes (1200m) – also for fillies and mares – contested in April over the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival.
From 2021 onwards the event runs over 1600m (up from 1300m) and attracts some of the finest local mares and fillies, as well as some solid interstate runners during their Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival bids. The runners may have had a lead-up in a race like Adelaide’s Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m) and the likely next-up option for female gallopers out of the race is the Group 1 Tattersall’s Tiara (1400m).
The 2024 Magic Millions National Classic ran at Eagle Farm Racecourse on Saturday June 8, 2024 and was won by the Group 1 winning Kiwi mare La Crique ($2.70F) who proved too strong down under saluting for the punters.
Magic Millions National Classic Info: |
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Date: |
Saturday June 8, 2024 |
Track: |
Eagle Farm Racecourse |
Distance: |
1600m |
Race Type: |
Fillies & Mares – Weight-for-age |
Status: |
Unlisted from 2021 onwards |
Prizemoney: |
$500,000 |
2024 Magic Millions National Classic Results
- 1st: #1 La Crique ($2.70F)
- 2nd: #2 Foxy Frida
- 3rd: #6 Maracana
| Finish | No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Margin | Bar. | Weight | Penalty | Starting Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | LA CRIQUE (NZ) | Simon & Katrina Alexander | James McDonald | 6 | 57kg | $2.70F | |||
| 2 | 2 | FOXY FRIDA | Andrew Noblet | Blake Shinn | 1.1L | 4 | 57kg | $4.60 | ||
| 3 | 6 | MARACANA (NZ) | Danny O’Brien | Michael Dee | 1.3L | 7 | 57kg | $41 | ||
| 4 | 7 | FALL FOR CINDY (NZ) | John O’Shea | Ms Jamie Kah | 1.43L | 1 | 57kg | $10 | ||
| 5 | 3 | OSMOSE (FR) | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Adam Hyeronimus | 1.57L | 8 | 57kg | $9 | ||
| 6 | 4 | THALASSOPHILE | Chris Waller | Nash Rawiller | 1.61L | 11 | 57kg | $17 | ||
| 7 | 5 | ZOE’S PROMISE | Kris Lees | Andrew Mallyon | 2.26L | 9 | 57kg | $16 | ||
| 8 | 12 | KONASANA | Chris Waller | Tommy Berry | 2.34L | 5 | 55.5kg | $6.50 | ||
| 9 | 13 | MIRAVAL ROSE | Grahame Begg | Craig Williams | 2.84L | 10 | 55.5kg | $11 | ||
| 10 | 9 | ARTS OBJECT | Kurt Goldman | Zac Lloyd (a) | 7.35L | 2 | 57kg | $151 | ||
| 11 | 11 | QUEENMAKER | Edward Cummings | James Orman | 10.48L | 3 | 57kg | $151 | ||
| 10 | SUNSET SOIREE | Tony Gollan | Ms Angela Jones | 0 | ||||||
| 8 | PRINCESS RHAENYS | Tony Gollan | Mark Zahra | 0 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2024 Magic Millions National Classic Odds
The season’s latest Magic Millions National Classic 2024 betting odds on the fillies and mares targeting a later Queensland Winter Racing Carnival Group 1 run in the Tattersall’s Tiara will be provided below complete with market links to Ladbrokes.com.au the week of the race.
Kiku ($4.40 in 2022), Foxy Frida ($2.10 in 2023) and La Crique ($2.70 in 2024) are the latest favourites in Magic Millions National Classic betting to salute for the punters.
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2024 Magic Millions National Classic Form Guide
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2024 Magic Millions National Classic Tips
Stay tuned for our insider Magic Millions National Classic 2024 tips this Queensland Oaks Day.
- To Win: #1 La Crique ($2.30 at time of publish) – BET NOW
We’re backing the in-form favourite, La Crique, for a strong showing in her Brisbane debut. This talented Kiwi mare thrives at the mile and boasts two Group 1 victories back home. After a winning WFA run over this distance in her summer campaign, she returned with a close second at 1400m last start. The step back up to 1600m now is ideal, and her class should shine through. Look for her to make a big impact in her first Australian run since the 2022 Empire Rose Stakes when she went down as the odds-on favourite crossing fourth to Icebath.
2024 Magic Millions National Classic Field
Each winter the Magic Millions National Classic field attracts a quality line-up of fillies and mares that are likely on the path towards the Group 1 Tattersall’s Tiara (1400m) held back at the track a few weeks later.
The final Magic Millions National Classic 2024 Field & Barriers are set for release the Wednesday of race week and will be published in full below.
The 2024 Magic Millions National Classic final field features a smart line-up of WFA mares led by two-time Group 1 winning New Zealand visitor, La Crique.
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23x03x41x2 | LA CRIQUE (NZ) | Simon & Katrina Alexander | James McDonald | 7 | 57kg | 110 | ||
| 2 | 0301×48505 | FOXY FRIDA | Andrew Noblet | Blake Shinn | 5 | 57kg | 102 | ||
| 3 | x032x21062 | OSMOSE (FR) | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Adam Hyeronimus | 9 | 57kg | 102 | ||
| 4 | 4252×58216 | THALASSOPHILE | Chris Waller | Nash Rawiller | 13 | 57kg | 102 | ||
| 5 | 0x32125x17 | ZOE’S PROMISE | Kris Lees | Andrew Mallyon | 10 | 57kg | 95 | ||
| 6 | x4540x0811 | MARACANA (NZ) | Danny O’Brien | Michael Dee | 8 | 57kg | 95 | ||
| 7 | x21432x311 | FALL FOR CINDY (NZ) | John O’Shea | Ms Jamie Kah | 1 | 57kg | 94 | ||
| 8 | 62x7321x34 | PRINCESS RHAENYS | Tony Gollan | Mark Zahra | 12 | 57kg | 90 | ||
| 9 | 9285210×08 | ARTS OBJECT | Kurt Goldman | Zac Lloyd (a) | 2 | 57kg | 80 | ||
| 10 | 198110×821 | SUNSET SOIREE | Tony Gollan | Ms Angela Jones | 3 | 57kg | 79 | ||
| 11 | 448×704390 | QUEENMAKER | Edward Cummings | James Orman (late alt) | 4 | 57kg | 74 | ||
| 12 | 42147×5101 | KONASANA | Chris Waller | Tommy Berry | 6 | 55.5kg | 85 | ||
| 13 | 2x121x75 | MIRAVAL ROSE | Grahame Begg | Craig Williams | 11 | 55.5kg | 81 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2024 Magic Millions National Classic Nominations
The official Magic Millions National 2024 nominations are taken by Racing Queensland on the Monday of race week.
Magic Millions National Classic History
The former Queensland Sapphire Stakes was first run in 1985 and was known as the Rosemount Wine Stakes. Over the years, the race has experienced a number of name changes and has been known variously as:
- Rosemount Wine Stakes
- Orlando Wines Stakes
- Minister For Transport Stakes
- QBBS Breeders’ Stakes
- QBBS Stakes
- Michaels Restaurant Stakes
- The Original Tastee Pies Stakes
- Diamond Stud Stakes
- Lady Of The Turf Stakes
- Moreton Stakes
- Glenlogan Park Stakes
- Sapphire Stakes
- Magic Millions National Classic
The race was initially run as a Listed race, until it was upgraded to a Group 3 in 2010. A broad variety of horses have won this race, coming from a diverse background of pedigree and former racing experience.
Since 2021 it no longer holds Black-Type status.
The event was previously run at set weights over 1300m, but from 2020 onwards runs over a mile at weight-for-age.
Notable recent winners of the Glenlogan Park / Sapphire Stakes / Magic Millions National Classic include Ortensia (2009) who went on to great international campaigns in Dubai and England, Wealth Princess and Stella Maree and classy Godolphin-raced mare Savatiano (2019).
From 2017 onwards the race moved from Doomben to Eagle Farm Racecourse due to a reshuffle of the Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival program.
Glenlogan Park / Sapphire Stakes / National Classic results since 2000 are listed below.
Glenlogan Park / Sapphire Stakes Results
Year |
Place |
Horse |
Time |
| 2024 Magic Millions National Classic |
1st | La Crique | 1:35.51 |
| 2nd | Foxy Frida | ||
| 3rd | Maracana | ||
| 2023 Magic Millions National Classic |
1st | Foxy Frida | 1:37.78 |
| 2nd | Kiku | ||
| 3rd | Thalassophile | ||
| 2022 Magic Millions National Classic |
1st | Kiku | 1:36.60 |
| 2nd | Nudge | ||
| 3rd | Atishu | ||
| 2021 Magic Millions National Classic |
1st | Nudge | 1:37.03 |
| 2nd | Yamazaki | ||
| 3rd | Rocha Clock | ||
| 2020 Queensland Sapphire Stakes |
1st | Sure Knee | 1:38.14 (over 1630m) |
| 2nd | Krone | ||
| 3rd | Baccarat Baby | ||
| 2019 Glenlogan Park Stakes |
1st | Savatiano | 1:15.68 |
| 2nd | Quilista | ||
| 3rd | Eckstein | ||
| 2018 Glenlogan Park Stakes |
1st | Pedrena | 1:19.26 |
| 2nd | Invincibella | ||
| 3rd | Schism | ||
| 2017 Glenlogan Park Stakes |
1st | Eckstein | 1:20.07 |
| 2nd | Egyptian Symbol | ||
| 3rd | Sold For Song | ||
| 2016 Glenlogan Park Stakes |
1st | Ghisoni | 1:17.9 |
| 2nd | Cradle Me | ||
| 3rd | Beatniks | ||
| 2015 Glenlogan Park Stakes |
1st | Peace Force | 1:19.7 |
| 2nd | Solicit | ||
| 3rd | Tukiyo | ||
| 2014 Glenlogan Park Stakes |
1st | Srikandi | 1:18.4 |
| 2nd | Belle De Coeur | ||
| 3rd | Platinum Rocker | ||
| 2013 Glenlogan Park Stakes |
1st | Sookie | 1:19.3 |
| 2nd | Bound To Blush | ||
| 3rd | Diademe | ||
| 2012 Glenlogan Park Stakes |
1st | Wealth Princess | 1:19.5 |
| 2nd | Sophie’s Spirit | ||
| 3rd | Alltherightmoves | ||
| 2011 Glenlogan Park Stakes |
1st | Kanzan | 1:20.6 |
| 2nd | Zero Rock | ||
| 3rd | Returntosender | ||
| 2010 Glenlogan Park Stakes |
1st | Wealth Princess | 1:19.3 |
| 2nd | Jerezana | ||
| 3rd | Flying Tessie | ||
| 2009 Glenlogan Park Stakes |
1st | Ortensia | 1:18.3 |
| 2nd | Belong To Many | ||
| 3rd | Russeting | ||
| 2008 Glenlogan Park Stakes |
1st | Quizzical Lady | 1:18.5 |
| 2nd | Chinchilla Rose | ||
| 3rd | Seconde | ||
| 2007 Glenlogan Park Stakes |
1st | Storm Signal | 1:18.7 |
| 2nd | Jazzella | ||
| 3rd | Reverenza | ||
| 2006 Glenlogan Park Stakes |
1st | Countess Bathory | 1:19.0 |
| 2nd | La Sizeranne | ||
| 3rd | Freeroller | ||
| 2005 Glenlogan Park Stakes |
1st | Beautiful Gem | 1:19.5 |
| 2nd | Pentelikon | ||
| 3rd | Wasimah | ||
| 2004 Glenlogan Park Stakes |
1st | Martique | 1:18.1 |
| 2nd | Fair Embrace | ||
| 3rd | Star Of Flight | ||
| 2003 Glenlogan Park Stakes |
1st | Suzy Grey | 1:19.5 |
| 2nd | Feelers | ||
| 3rd | Golden Snitch | ||
| 2002 Glenlogan Park Stakes |
1st | Paris Heartbeat | 1:18.9 |
| 2nd | Snow Hero | ||
| 3rd | Hot Riff | ||
| 2001 Glenlogan Park Stakes |
1st | Classic Cliche | 1:19.9 |
| 2nd | Citichy | ||
| 3rd | Be Cool | ||
| 2000 Glenlogan Park Stakes |
1st | Stella Maree | 1:19.8 |
| 2nd | Classic Cliche | ||
| 3rd | Crestfallen | ||
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