Magic Millions 3YO Guineas Tips, Betting, Odds, Horses & More 2026

The Magic Millions 3YO Guineas is a set weights conditions race that takes place at Gold Coast Racecourse each year as part of their Magic Millions Carnival. The 1,400m race will take place in 2026 on Saturday, January 10. While the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas isn’t a Group 1 race, there’s a stack of prize money on the line.

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The Magic Millions 3YO Guineas is one of the biggest races to take place each year at Gold Coast Racecourse, which is known as one of the top tracks in the country. Along with the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas, there is the Magic Millions 2YO Classic, which is another major race during the Magic Millions Carnival.

While the status of the race is Restricted Listed (meaning it is not technically a Group 1 race) the sheer amount of prize money on the line means we always see the highest quality horses compete. There is a cool $3 million worth of prize money available and we will provide a breakdown of that in this section.

Magic Millions is an auction house and one of the biggest in Australia. They are the leading source of champion racehorses in Australia and each year we see over 5,000 horses being sold at the Magic Millions auction. 

The auctions feature a range of stock including yearlings, breeding stock and more experienced racehorses. There are 20 different auctions every year and they host several carnivals and race days throughout the year, with their major event being the Magic Millions Carnival in January.

The race doesn’t have as long of a history as some of the other major races on the Australian calendar, with the first race being held back in 2001 and at that time was worth $820,000. The inaugural race was won by Paradiddle.

To compete in the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas, racehorses must meet certain eligibility requirements. To be eligible for the race, racehorses must have been sold (or passed in) at any Magic Millions sale. All horses that haven’t gone through a Magic Millions auction aren’t eligible to take part in this race.

The team at OnlyRacing have every aspect of the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas covered. From horse racing betting to tips and odds details and general information like results, form guide and field, we are your go-to destination. We also update this page multiple times during the year, so you always have the most up-to-date details.

For the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas, there’s a mammoth $3 million worth of prize money on the line. The winner doesn’t take home all that cash though, it is split between the top finishers.

The breakdown is as follows:

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At this stage, our Magic Millions 3YO Guineas tips aren’t available just yet. Our experts are currently waiting until the final field is announced during race week. At this time they will look into all the confirmed runners and analyse their chances of success in the big race.

Seeing though you’re already here, we have produced three tips for the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas and you can check out all the details here:

Magic Millions 3YO Guineas Best Bet - Tuileries 

I agree with the market here and think Tuileries can run a good race. With PlayUp, Tuileries is the current equal favourite, at odds of $6.50, with Bauhinia the other runner on the first line of betting. For the original race on January 11, the filly opened up with odds of $8.50, so she has shortened a reasonable amount already.

She might not have competed in high-class races like some others, but she did win a BM72 last time out. It also wasn’t just the fact she won, but the way she won. We can expect a Soft/ Heavy track on Friday and being by So You Think would suggest she might handle the conditions.

Magic Millions 3YO Guineas Next Bet - Snitzanova

Snitzanova gets my vote as the next bet in the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas. The filly originally opened as the favourite with PlayUp, but has now drifted slightly, to odds of $7.00. She looks to be decent value as well, winning her last three races and now looking to make it four on the trot. She’s won in all conditions as well, including on a Heavy track.

Enjoyed the rise up in trip to register her first career win and has now managed to make it three in a row. She’ll be dropping down from 1,600m to 1,400m here, which I think will suit her. Jockey Daniel Stackhouse retained the ride and he’ll have options from barrier nine. There’s a lot to like here.

Magic Millions 3YO Guineas Best Roughie - Dawn Service

Going to throw a little curve ball out there with Dawn Service. The colt has registered two wins out of six attempts, including the Listed Exford Plate back in September. This will be a very tough challenge for the 3YO, but he looks overs, so I’m willing to take a small change. Dawn Service is currently going around with odds of $23.

He is helped massively with the barrier draw and should get a nice run in transit. If he is good enough to take advantage of the good fortune, he just might be able to snag a top-three finish here. He has speed to burn and will give them something to chase down the home straight.

If you plan to bet on any horse race, including the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas, there are two main things you’ll need to figure out. Firstly, think about where you wish to place your bets. Secondly, think about what market you want to place your bets on.

There is no shortage of Australian betting sites, so the decision can actually be difficult due to all the options. The good news is that you don’t have to choose just one either. We recommend opening accounts with multiple bookies because this means you can take advantage of better odds, different racing promotions and more.

You shouldn’t shy away from new betting sites either, they can offer a different experience with a greater focus on customer service and they usually have some of the best betting apps going around as well. Having a high-quality betting app is important especially if you are betting on the go a lot.

Along with figuring out who you want to bet with, you also have to decide what you are going to bet on. There are plenty of markets available, some of which include:

• Quaddies
• Trebles
• Daily Doubles
• Exactas
• Quinellas
• Trifectas
• First Fours
• Fixed Win Bets
• Fixed Place Bets
• Each-Way Bets
• Multi Bets

As the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas is one of the biggest races on the calendar, we always see the best of the best come out (as long as they have been sold (or passed in) at a Magic Millions auction). The 2026 Magic Millions 3YO Guineas field hasn’t been confirmed yet, but if history is anything to go by, we can expect a quality field.

Throughout the year, when the final field hasn’t been confirmed, if you want to get a sneak peek at the type of runners that may make an appearance in the field, you should check out the odds. The odds will showcase all the more favoured runners in the market, which will include runners that are likely targeting the race.

While we wait for the field to be confirmed, you can take a look at the runners that took part in the race in 2025:

Another massive field was confirmed for the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas in 2025, with 18 runners and five emergencies listed, just in case there were any pre-race scratchings. In the end, there were a few scratchings, with the likes of Dawn Service, Cosmic Fire and Dance To The Boom all not taking part in the race.

Scratchings happen all the time in horse racing, so it’s important to keep an eye on things, especially if you have a bet on the race. They can happen at any time from when the final field is confirmed up until the race is just seconds out from the jump.

Along with scratchings, you should also keep your eye on the barrier draw. The bigger the field, the more influence the barrier draw usually has on the race. Each runner has their own race style and this will dictate whether they prefer an inside or wider barrier.

When betting on the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas, it is a good idea to check out the form guide before finalising any bets. The Magic Millions 3YO Guineas form guide is important to check out because it can provide useful statistics and even point you in the direction of the next potential winner.

If you can think of nothing worse than putting together a form guide, then you have come to the right place. The team at OnlyRacing have done all the heavy lifting for you. We have gone through and found some of the key form indicators that are important to know if you’re going to place a bet on the race.

First things first, look at some of the key lead-up races and how runners have performed in them. One race in particular that you should look into is the Vo Rogue Plate, which is a Group 3 run on the same track over a distance of 1,300m. Recently, we have seen Boomsara (2019) and Pierata (2018) win the Vo Rogue Plate and then this one.

Look for runners who have come from either Melbourne or Sydney, as they seem to have a dominant record. As well as this, fillies have seen some success in the race recently, including Abounding (2024), Flying Jess (2017) and Sweet Idea (2014). Overall though, it is the colts that have a better record.

Runners who have previous success at Group level are important to consider as well, especially if their win/s have come under set weights conditions. Those who have had success over a similar distance need to be considered as well.

Favourites don’t necessarily have the best record in this race, so it can pay to look at other runners in the field. You should also check out the previous edition of the Magic Millions 2YO Classic, as some might come from that race to tackle this one the following year.

here is certainly no shortage of high-quality horses that compete in the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas each year. However, only the best of the best can go on to win this race. Over the years, there have been so many amazing winners of this race.

This has made our task of picking the handful of Magic Millions 3YO Guineas horses to feature in this section just that little bit harder. We have gone through all the winners and have found a few that deserve a spot on this list.

Check out the horses we’ve picked here:

Ha Ha - 2002

The 2002 winner of the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas Ha Ha still holds the record for the race. The Gai Waterhouse-trained runner amassed almost $3 million in prize money throughout her career and managed to win on eight occasions (out of 25 race starts).

Gold Edition - 2007

Gold Edition was a top-notch racehorse winning the 2007 Magic Millions 3YO Guineas. The mare finished her career with over $3 million in prize money. She won several key races throughout her career, including the Manikato Stakes.

Sweet Idea - 2014

Another Gai Waterhouse-trained mare to be included on this list! Sweet Idea won the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas in 2014 and with over $2 million in prize money, it’s easy to see why she is featured here. She finished her career with a record of 19:8-7-1 and won races like The Galaxy, the Light Fingers Stakes and the Silver Slipper.

Mahuta - 2016

The 2016 winner of the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas, Mahuta won almost $2 million worth of prize money throughout his career. He finished with a record of 16: 6-1-2 and this included a third place in the Memsie Stakes. He is also a multiple Group 2 winner.

Pierata - 2018

One of the best racehorses to win the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas recently, it took Pierata several attempts in Group One races, but he finally broke through and won the All Aged Stakes in 2019. He finished his career with a record of 26:9-7-2 and amassed almost $6 million in prize money.

In terms of betting on the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas, the odds form a critical part. The Magic Millions 3YO Guineas odds will tell you which runners are more favoured in the market. However, it is important to remember that the odds change quickly from day to day.

A runner might be the favourite when you check one day, then when you next check it could be a completely different story. This is why we recommend getting your bets sorted as soon as you see a price you like for the runner you have your eye on.

As we get closer to race day more horse racing markets will open up. So, if you’re into the more exotic type of bets, then you should wait until race week when all the markets are available. Basic Fixed Win/ Place markets will be available well out from the event.

If you do want to place a Fixed Win/ Place bet, then we recommend betting when the market is listed as “Before Noms”. This is because you’ll get your stake back if the horse you chose doesn’t make the final field. You won’t get your stake returned if you bet when the market is listed as “All-In”.

The Magic Millions 3YO Guineas odds aren’t available with PlayUp just yet, but you can see where all the runners in the 2025 race stacked up here:

*Odds correct as of 16/01/2025.

Let’s get stuck into some Magic Millions 3YO Guineas history. As we previously mentioned, the race first took place in 2001, when won by Paradiddle. The Magic Millions 3YO Guineas is one of the major races during the Magic Millions Carnival in January, which is one of the best horse racing carnivals during the year.

The Magic Millions brand itself is well-known as an auction house for racehorses and has been around for a couple decades. The auction house created a race series which is one of the richest meetings in not only Australia but the world. 

The company is now owned by horse breeder Gerry Harvey and his wife Katie Page as they bought out other partners in 2011. There is over $10 million in prize money during the Magic Millions race day, so it doesn’t isn’t short on cash!

In 2002, in just the race’s second year, we saw the race record that still holds up to this day. Ha Ha set the record for the Magic Million 3YO Guineas with a time of 1:20.38. Will that time be beat in the upcoming race? Only time will tell.

In 2025, due to poor weather on race day, the meeting at Gold Coast Racecourse was abandoned after three races. The 2025 Magic Millions 3YO Guineas was moved to the following week and took part on the Friday after the original race day.

Want to know who won the latest Magic Millions 3YO Guineas? Well, you’ve come to the right place as we have all the details you’ve been looking for like the finishing order of the entire field along with a full race replay.

In 2025, the winner of the Magic Millions 3YO guineas was Bosustow. The colt came through the middle of the field to win the race by just 0.2L. Give Me Space, who was paying $9.50 to win just before the jump, finished in second place after starting from barrier 17 out of 18.

Filling in the final minor placing was a $21 chance, Arriving Home, who jumped from barrier eight. Arriving Home ended up finishing 1L off the leader. In the end, the 2025 Magic Millions 3YO Guineas was run in a time of 1:21.91 and there was a total of 15.6L that split the first and last runners across the finishing post.

Check out the full Magic Millions 3YO Guineas results here:

If you’re more of a visual person, we’ve got you sorted here at OnlyRacing! Check out the race replay of the 2025 Magic Millions 3YO Guineas:

We all want to be a winner, but at the end of the day, there can only be one! We’ve gone through and listed all the recent winners for the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas (up until 2010). Check out the table to see all the details:

Before you go off into the big wide world, we have one more section for you. Our Magic Millions 3YO Guineas FAQs section answers all the most common questions people have about the race. Take a look here: