Magic Millions 2YO Classic 2026
The Magic Millions 2YO Classic is a prestigious Restricted Listed sprint for two-year-olds, run over 1200 metres at the Gold Coast Racecourse. Exclusively for horses sold through Magic Millions auctions, the event is a centerpiece of Australia’s early-season racing.
The 2026 Magic Millions 2YO Classic is scheduled for Saturday, 17 January 2026 during the Magic Millions Carnival, with race time and prizemoney to be confirmed.
Magic Millions 2YO Classic
Preview, Trends & Analysis
- Track: Gold Coast Racecourse, Queensland
- Distance: 1200m
- Class: Restricted Listed
- Conditions: Set Weights (Colts/Geldings 57 kg; Fillies 55 kg)
- Sponsor: The Star Gold Coast / Magic Millions
- 2026 Date: Saturday, 17 January 2026
- Purse: A$3,000,000
About the Race
First run in 1987, the Magic Millions 2YO Classic was created to complement the renowned Magic Millions Yearling Sales. It’s open only to horses sold or passed-in at Magic Millions auctions, giving the race a unique prestige and strong industry significance.
Held under set weights over 1200 m, the sprint has grown into one of the richest juvenile races in the country. It traditionally launches the two-year-old season and has seen future champions such as Capitalist, Phelan Ready, Dance Hero, and Lovely Jubly double as Golden Slipper winners.
When is the Next Magic Millions 2YO Classic?
The 2026 race is confirmed for Saturday, 17 January 2026, at the Gold Coast Racecourse during the Magic Millions Carnival, a major highlight of the summer racing calendar.
Betting Guide
Popular Bet Types:
Win, Place, Quinella, Exacta, Trifecta, First Four, Same Race Multi
Form Tips:
- Look for horses with strong trial performances or form around 1000–1100 m.
- Past winners often have shown early speed and a sharp finishing burst.
- Blanket leads from runners purchased at Magic Millions sales—exposure to top-tier selection and support environments is a positive indicator.
Bonus:
The 2YO Racing Women’s Bonus offers A$500,000 in additional prizemoney to female-owned or leased horses finishing in the top four—A$325,000 to first, A$100,000 to second, and smaller amounts thereafter
Recent Winners
| Year | Winner |
| 2025 | O’Ole |
| 2024 | Storm Boy |
| 2023 | Skirt the Law |
| 2022 | Coolangatta |
| 2021 | Shaquero |
| 2020 | Away Game |
| 2019 | Exhilarates |
| 2018 | Sunlight |
| 2017 | Houtzen |
| 2016 | Capitalist |
| 2015 | Le Chef |
| 2014 | Unencumbered |
| 2013 | Real Surreal |
| 2012 | Driefontein |
| 2011 | Karuta Queen |
| 2010 | Military Rose |
FAQs
Scheduled for Saturday, 17 January 2026, at Gold Coast Racecourse.
1200 metres under set weights for two-year-olds.
O’Ole, ridden by Tommy Berry and trained by Bjorn Baker, delivered an emotional and memorable victory
