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Magic Millions set to be the richest night meeting in Australian racing history
GCTC • January 14th, 2025 4:42 pm
The Gold Coast will come alive on Friday night when The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions - Under the Stars takes centre stage at Aquis Park for the grand finale of the Queensland Summer Racing Carnival.
The twilight meeting was introduced after the postponement of the programmed $14.5m Raceday on Saturday following torrential rain and the track declared unfit to race by stewards.
The seven remaining races from Saturday - highlighted by the $3 million The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions 2YO Classic and $3 million Gold Coast Magic Millions 3YO Guineas - will be among seven races carrying a massive prizemoney pool of over $13 million to be contested at what will be the richest night meeting ever in Australia.
The Gold Coast Turf Club will throw open the gates with free entry to General Admission in a great boost to punters and racing patrons. Gates will open at 4pm.
The club will release new hospitality packages to the general public at 2pm today, while it has been announced the night will feature laser light shows, an electric violinist and a special performance after the last race. A number of food trucks will add to the selection of food and beverages.
It has also been confirmed that the feature races $3 million The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions 2YO Classic will be broadcast live on Channel 7 before the first innings of the BBL and the Gold Coast Magic Millions 3YO Guineas will be broadcast after the first innings.
The updated race times and order are as follows: (Queensland times)Race 1 – 5:30pm – Queensland Magic Millions SubzeroRace 2 – 6:03pm – The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions 2yo ClassicRace 3 – 6:35pm – Howden Magic Millions SnippetsRace 4 – 7:05pm – Magic Millions CupRace 5 – 7:45pm – Gold Coast Magic Millions 3yo GuineasRace 6 – 8:20pm – TAB Magic Millions Fillies & MaresRace 7 – 8:55pm – Racing Queensland Magic Millions QTIS Open
Managing Director, Barry Bowditch said, “After last Saturday’s unfortunate weather event, we are so excited to welcome owners, trainers, jockeys and all participants to be showcased on the Gold Coast this Friday night. The horses and people involved in our great industry will be the stars under lights. The atmosphere will be electric on and off the track and you simply have to be there to witness the first The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions at night.”
Gold Coast Turf Club CEO Steve Lines said: “With free general admission on offer along with special entertainment, we are excited to deliver what will be a memorable night both on and off the track.”
Words and image from Gold Coast Turf Club.
