Magic Millions 3YO Guineas Tips, Best Bets, Field & Odds

The $2 million Magic Millions 3YO Guineas (1400m) will be held at the Gold Coast on Saturday, January 16 and Bettingpro.com.au provides you with a comprehensive guide to the race.

Magic Millions 3YO Guineas tips, best bets, field & odds. Below is our complete Magic Millions 3YO Guineas guide — race details, history and past winners, lead-in form, betting markets and FAQs. Check back race week for the final field, odds and our best bets.

The Magic Millions 3YO Guineas is a $3 million set-weights mile-ish test over 1400m at the Gold Coast in January, restricted to Magic Millions sale graduates. Run on Magic Millions Day alongside the 2YO Classic, it is the premier three-year-old contest of the Queensland summer.

It is a feature of the Magic Millions Carnival, run alongside the Magic Millions 2YO Classic and the Magic Millions Cup. For tips and previews across the season, see our horse racing hub.

Magic Millions 3YO Guineas Race Details

Detail	Value
Distance	1400m
Class	Set Weights (Magic Millions graduates)
Age / Conditions	Three-year-olds
Venue	Gold Coast, Queensland
Prize Money	$3 million
Run Date	Magic Millions Day (mid-January)

 

Magic Millions 3YO Guineas History & Winners

Recent winners include Bosustow, Abounding, Fashion Legend and King Of Sparta. The Gold Coast 1400m suits three-year-olds with a turn of foot off a genuine tempo, and well-bred sale graduates returning from a spring let-up are prominent.

Magic Millions 3YO Guineas Recent Winners

Year	Winner
2025	Bosustow
2024	Abounding
2023	Fashion Legend
2022	King Of Sparta

 

Lead-In Races

Runners arrive via Gold Coast and Sydney 3YO summer races and QTIS features over 1200m–1400m. Spring 3YO form translates well to the Guineas trip.

Magic Millions 3YO Guineas Betting Markets

All Australian bookmakers frame fixed-odds win and each-way markets in the days before the race, with futures available from late spring. Win and each-way are the core plays.

How to Watch the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas in Australia

The Magic Millions 3YO Guineas is run on Magic Millions Day in mid-January at the Gold Coast — the 2026 raceday was held on Saturday 17 January. Live racing vision is available on Sky Racing (Sky Racing 1 and Sky Thoroughbred Central) and via the Racing.com platform, with the Magic Millions raceday traditionally also carried free-to-air on the Seven Network. Most Australian bookmakers stream the race live to logged-in account holders who have a bet on it.

 

Magic Millions 3YO Guineas Betting Trends & Angles

• The premier summer 3YO race — $3 million over 1400m for Magic Millions graduates.
• Turn-of-foot milers win — the Gold Coast 1400m rewards a sprint off the staying tempo.
• Spring 3YO form carries — progressive types returning fresh are the angle.
• Barrier and tempo matter in a competitive sale-graduate field.

Best Bookmakers for the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas

For a full comparison of the top Australian racing bookmakers, see our best horse racing betting sites in Australia guide.

 

Magic Millions 3YO Guineas FAQs

When is the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas?

Magic Millions Day in mid-January at the Gold Coast, over 1400m at set weights for three-year-olds. The 2026 raceday was held on Saturday 17 January.

Who won the most recent Magic Millions 3YO Guineas?

Bosustow (2025), after Abounding (2024), Fashion Legend (2023) and King Of Sparta (2022).

How do I bet on the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas?

All Australian bookmakers offer fixed-odds win and each-way markets race week, with futures opening earlier.

How can I watch the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas?

Live vision is on Sky Racing and Racing.com, with the Magic Millions raceday traditionally also shown free-to-air on the Seven Network. Most bookmakers stream the race to account holders.