Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival

The Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival is an annual racing and social event held on the Gold Coast of Queensland, Australia. The carnival features a series of races for two-year-old Thoroughbred horses, including the Magic Millions 2YO Classic, the world’s richest race for two-year-olds. The carnival also includes a number of other races, as well as a range of social events and activities.

Racing events are centered on Aquis Park.

 

 

Highlights

• The Magic Millions 2YO Classic is the highlight of the carnival. The race is run over 1200 meters and is worth $2 million. The race has been won by some of the best two-year-olds in Australia, including Sepoy (2011), Pierro (2012), and Capitalist (2016).
• The Magic Millions Guineas is another major race on the carnival program. The race is run over 1400 meters and is worth $1 million. The race has been won by some of the best three-year-olds in Australia, including Winx (2015), Impending (2017), and Alligator Blood (2020).
• The Magic Millions Sales are held during the carnival. The sales are one of the most important Thoroughbred sales in Australia. The sales offer a wide range of horses, from yearlings to proven racehorses.
• The Magic Millions Carnival is also a major social event. The carnival features a number of parties and events, including the Magic Millions Ball. The ball is one of the most prestigious social events on the Gold Coast.

 

Event Background

The Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival was first held in 1987. In the 1990s the event was taken over by Gerry Harvey and John Singleton. Harvey, a successful businessman (aka Harvey Norman) and horse breeder together with the advertising entrepreneur, Singleton, had a vision to create a world-class racing and social event on the Gold Coast. Something they achieved quite successfully.

The carnival has grown significantly since its inception. In 1987, the carnival featured just a handful of races. Today, the carnival features over 100 races, as well as a range of other events. Today the event is wholly owned and managed by Harvey and his wife, Katie Page.

The Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival is now one of the most important racing and social events in Australia. The carnival attracts thousands of visitors each year and generates millions of dollars for the Gold Coast economy.