| What | 2025 Magic Millions 2YO Classic |
| Where | Gold Coast Turf Club – Gold Coast, Queensland |
| When | Friday, January 17, 2025 |
| Prizemoney | $3,000,000 |
| Distance | 1200m |
| Conditions | Restricted Listed |
| 2024 winner | Storm Boy (9) | T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | J: Adam Hyeronimus (57kg) |
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Following the postponemnet of the Magic Millions Day meeting last Saturday, the remaining seven races will take place at the Gold Coast Turf Club this Friday Night. The Magic Millions 2YO Classic is scheduled to be run as the second race on the night, with a full field of 16 expected to clash over 1200m.
With the track being rated as a Heavy 8 at the time of acceptances and some rain forecast in the lead-up, the track is expected to remain wet, but there is a possibility of an upgrade to a Soft rating on raceday.
2025 Magic Millions 2YO Classic odds
Horse racing bookmakers have opened their Magic Millions 2YO Classic market with only six runners marked under $10. The Peter Snowden-trained Memo leads the betting at $5.50, slightly ahead of Invincible Woman and La Bella Boom at $6. Gallo Nero ($6.50) sits alone on the third line of betting, with Icarian Dream ($7.50) and first emergency, Space Rider ($8), rounding out the horses in single figures.
2025 Magic Millions 2YO Classic speed map
The speed for the 2025 Magic Millions 2YO Classic will be very fast, with the likes of Invincible Woman, The Playwright, Space Rider, and Hi Barbie expected to fight for the lead. Vein Girl, Gallo Nero, Don’tdoubthelady and O’Ole will push forward from inside to middle barriers and settle behind the speed. Meanwhile, Quietly Arrogant, Memo, and Icarian Dream are likely to settle worse than midfield and enjoy the hot tempo.
Continue reading for HorseBetting’s top selections and $100 betting strategy for the 2025 Magic Millions 2YO Classic.
Magic Millions 2YO Classic 2025 preview & form
With so many speed influences engaged in this year’s edition of the Magic Millions 2YO Classic, Icarian Dream will go on top in the 1200m contest. The Ciaron Maher-trained filly was way too good for her rivals in the Group 3 B.J. McLachlan Stakes at Eagle Farm last start, as she sailed down the middle of the track and recorded a 1.5-length win. The daughter of Blue Point has been to the races four times so far, with each of her performances showing that she is only getting better with the experience. If Jason Collett can settle Icarian Dream in a good position from barrier 21, she will prove very hard to hold out late.
Gallo Nero was very good when taking out a 2YO Handicap at Rosehill last start. The son of Wootton Bassett settled behind the speed before taking a gap between runners at the 200m mark to finish off strongly over 1100m. After drawing barrier five, the Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes-trained colt will get the run of the race behind a strong speed.
Invincible Woman and Space Rider have been impressive in their debut victories and must be given a chance if they can finish off after racing on speed.
Magic Millions 2YO Classic 2025 selections & best bets
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ICARIAN DREAM
2
GALLO NERO
10
INVINCIBLE WOMAN
17
SPACE RIDER
| $100 betting strategy | |
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| $50 win | Icarian Dream (#6) @ +650 with BlondeBet |
| $50 win | Gallo Nero (#2) @ +550 with Playup |
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