Racing Victoria announced on Friday that the winner of the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas will automatically qualify for a spot in the All Star Mile.
This $3 million race at the Gold Coast is the first outside Victoria to offer a win-and-you’re-in for the $4 million All Star Mile, following recent changes to the race’s structure.
The Gold Coast Magic Millions 3YO Guineas, set to run before the two New Zealand ‘Win and You’re In’ races at Auckland’s TAB Karaka Millions Raceday on 27 January 2024, offers a direct path to the All Star Mile at Caulfield.
Previously, the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes was the first win-and-you’re-in race, with Magic Time earning a spot in the All Star Mile.
Matt Welsh, RV’s GM – Racing, expressed excitement about partnering with Magic Millions for this initiative, highlighting the opportunity for a graduate to shine in Melbourne following their success on the Gold Coast.
Barry Bowditch, Magic Millions’ managing director, welcomed the partnership, connecting the Queensland summer carnival with Victoria’s autumn event.
The MRC’s Racing and Operations executive director Jake Norton also emphasized the importance of this partnership, noting the strong performance of three-year-olds in the 2020 All Star Mile at Caulfield.
