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• Gold Coast diva gunning for Gai

  GILLIAN Heinrich is the Gai Waterhouse of the Gold Coast – and now she is coming to invade the turf of Sydney’s leading lady in a bid to win the Golden Slipper.

   
• Brightexpectations tried in vain

  BRIGHTEXPECTATIONS, the Punters Club’s pal, and Extreme Mover tried hard but it wasn’t our day in the Magic Millions.

   
• Gai has great expectations

  GAI Waterhouse is confident of capping a decade of excellence with a fourth Magic Millions triumph from either Brightexpectations or Extreme Mover.

   
• Anna busy making Magic happen

  RACING editor Ray Thomas speaks to David Pfieffer, a young trainer on the cusp of a career-shaping win with Graceful Anna in the Magic Millions.

   
• Young guns have claims

  WHEN the men are away, the boys will play. That looks to be the scenario that will unfold at  Randwick tomorrow as Sydney’s gun apprentices take centre stage.

   
• Magic is in the air

  CHRIS Munce is adamant he is overdue to claim the race-riding record in the $2 million Magic Millions Classic (1200m) at the Gold Coast tomorrow.

   
• Apprentice out of the saddle again

  DANIEL Ganderton will appeal against another lengthy suspension after stewards outed him for two months for his ride on beaten favourite Deer Valley.

   
• Bowman shows touch of genius

  DARREN Beadman may have won the ride on Love Conquers All over Hugh Bowman in the Magic Millions Trophy, but trainer Tim Martin rates Sydney’s premier jockey on par.

   
• Venomous evil threatens racing

  RACING authorities have made a major breakthrough in their battle against drugs and are now investigating the use of snake venom as a performance enhancer.

   
• Millions favourite has lost magic

  PUNTERS have gone cold on Ambers Waltz, turning their backs on the John O’Shea-trained favourite and shifting to Spirit Of Boom ahead of the Magic Millions Classic.

   
• O’Shea’s filly can wipe floor

  JOHN O’Shea has revealed the “X-factor” he believes can provide Ambers Waltz with a vital winning edge in the $2m Magic Millions Classic at the Gold Coast on Saturday.

   
• Cancelled flight delays Ganderton

  STEWARDS were forced to postpone an inquiry into Sydney apprentice Daniel Ganderton’s ride on Deer Valley when his plane was stranded at Sydney Airport.

   
• O’Lonhro leads Millions charge

  O’LONHRO will spearhead Hall of Fame trainer John Hawkes’ bid for a breakthrough Magic Millions triumph on Saturday.

   
• Portelli keen on Triple Crown

  TRAINER Gary Portelli is planning another big-race heist with under-rated Triple Crown in the $2million Magic Millions Classic.

   
• News good for Bart’s autumn runners

  BART Cummings will be a low-profile player on Magic Millions day but he’s starting to fine-tune plans for autumn.

   
• Jockey tactics whip up frenzy

  QUEENSLAND Racing stewards will review betting information and Deer Valley’s racing pattern before the inquiry into Daniel Ganderton’s riding tactics resumes tomorrow.

   
• Boom time as Banks eyes Gold Coast

  SHE has never even ridden on Magic Millions day, but Toowoomba jockey Kristy Banks will get her chance in the big race.

   
• Gai ready to weave her magic

  PUNTERS Club star Brightexpectations has left for the Gold Coast in preparation for the $2m Magic Millions this Saturday.

   
• Tyro trainer a Graceful winner

  WITH only one metropolitan win, it is understandable to think David Pfieffer would be nervous heading into the Magic Millions.

   
• Tiny Grand is right on the money

  ONE More Grand is proof looks can be deceiving. The colt is only tiny and cost just $35,000 as a yearling – but he humbled his impeccably bred rivals regardless.