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It is not a matter of being scared to collect cash,  it is more that  the agencies and pub tabs never hold enough to be able to collect!

O’ Ole winning the 2025 Magic Millions 2YO Classic (1200m). Photo: Darren Winningham Bjorn Baker’s incredible run of form has continued at the Magic Millions meeting on the Gold Coast, with O’ Ole ($12) running away with the Magic Millions 2YO Classic. The daughter of Ole Kirk was given a peach of a ride by Tommy Berry, who settled her behind the speed, took over at the 250m mark, and careered away with the win. After jumping from barrier three, Berry settled the winner in the one-one position behind the leaders, Vein Girl ($34) and The Playwright ($14), just needing a gap to appear turning for home. Once the run appeared for O’ Ole, Berry pushed her into the clear, and she idled up to the leaders before going straight on by. Memo ($5), who was the race favourite with Picklebet, attempted to follow the winner but couldn’t go with her, similarly to the third placegetter, Gallo Nero ($6). However, all honours went to the winner, as O’ Ole claimed a dominant 1.5-length win. Click here for every race replay of Magic Millions 2025. Due to Bjorn Baker’s flight being delayed, Jim Clarke represented the winning stable in the post-race interview. “She drew the exact same gate as Unencumbered and got back the exact same way,” Clarke said in reference to the stables last winner in the same race. “It was all over at the 200 (metre mark) and it was an amazing result. “Bjorn has always had an opinion of her and this was always the long term plan. To get her here and to deliver is an amazing result. “She was probably the filly at the sales last year that the whole team zeroed in on. “I probably didn’t expect to get there and fall in love with an Ole Kirk out of a Sepoy mare and pay that sort of money but she had a phenomenal physique and every time we saw her parade perfectly. “Fortunately she has done the same in her racing career so far. “Bjorn’s flight was delayed about four hours so he’s only just landed. That’s why she’s in the club colours. “Luckily he landed in time to watch the race.” Tommy Berry was emotional after the victory, as it was 10 years since his late brother Nathan won the race for the same stable. “Since that day they named the trophy after Nathan and it has been the Nathan Berry trophy every year,” Berry said. “I’m sick of handing it out and I wanted to win it again. “I ride a bit for Bjorn Baker who Nathan was pretty much the stable rider when he passed and ten years ago it might have been the same barrier. The stars aligned today. “It is an amazing sport and I am blessed to be a part of it. “She wins the start every time by a length and she did that again today. “I kept looking over and using her just as much as I had to to get her into that one-one spot and she did the rest from there. “She’s a beautiful filly – an Ole Kirk who I had a lot to do with – and I’m sure they sold really well at the sales and this was another good one.” Horse racing news View the full article

Tyler Schiller aboard Encoder after winning the 2025 Magic Millions Subzero. Photo: Darren Winningham Encoder ($5.50) has put the head down where it matters most to claim the Magic Millions Subzero (2200m) on the Sunshine Coast on January 4, going one better this time around, courtesy of a perfectly timed ride by Tyler Schiller. Encoder benefited from a hectic tempo throughout the middle stages, with rank outsider with horse racing bookmakers, Coney Island Bay ($151.00), sent forward to dictate under Cejay Graham, while there was no reprieve as Wapiti ($51.00) sat to his outside. There were mid-race moves aplenty as well, with Tannhauser ($11.00) and Sky Lab ($13.00) both forced forward after being unable to find cover throughout the 2200m journey. It turned into a genuine staying affair in the concluding stages, with Encoder, Miss Jolene, and the luckless Belvedere Boys ($3.00) all going to the line in a head-bobbing finish, as Encoder got the verdict by the barest of margins to secure the $1 million prize. Click here for every race replay of Magic Millions 2025 Lee Freedman was on course to break down the victory, crediting the firming conditions for his geldings’ success. “If you get really wet tracks he’s no good and off times he gets way out of his ground,” said Freedman. “The prizemoney is great and we’ve always had a good opinion of the horse. I think he’ll stay even further. He’s only had one run at a mile-and-a-half on a big in the Derby and he ran unbelievable. “When you know the horses as well as we all do, we knew the elements in his training and in the race that didn’t really suit him. Today suited him and he had everything in his favour.” Tyler Schiller was quick to thank the Freedman team for the success as he spoke post-race. “Fantastic training performance from Lee and the team at home,” said Schiller. “I only got on the horse because of the light weight and I’m really grateful for the opportunity. “He did a great job putting himself in a lovely spot in the run. When I cut the corner I thought he was home but a couple joined me. Miss Joelene on the outside, and I thought he had to dig in for the fight and he had to dig in late.” Horse racing news View the full article

Nobody in authority cares.

Cambridge 8 9. Bettor Reaction (UR1) Last start 5th (Fr7) over 2200m at this track, beaten 10 m by Eyes To Heaven (2:43.80) on January 3 at $3.70. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 2200m at this track beaten 7 m by Debbie Lincoln (2:42.90) in 2yo+ on December 24 at $8.60. Worth another chance from a much better draw.

Abounding surges to victory in the 2024 Magic Millions 3YO Guineas. Photo: Darren Winningham The rescheduled Magic Millions meeting is set to be run on the Gold Coast on Friday evening, with millions on offer for connections. For fans who want to relive the excitement or catch up on the action they missed, we’ve got you covered with replays of all the key races. Whether it’s the electrifying victory of an up-and-coming star or needing to relive a breathtaking victory, our free replays of Magic Millions 2025 brings you front-row access to all the highlights from the Gold Coast. Free Gold Coast Race Replays & Results 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Race 1 – Magic Millions Subzero (2200 METRES) Race Replay & Results https://horsebetting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Gold-Coast-2025-Magic-Millions-Subzero-17012025-Encoder-Lee-Freedman-Tyler-Schiller.mp4 Place No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Fixed Odds (W) Fixed Odds (P) 1st 11 Encoder Lee Freedman Tyler Schiller $5.50 $1.95 2nd 5 Belvedere Boys Matthew Dunn Blake Shinn $1.50 3rd 4 Miss Joelene Kelly Schweida James Orman $2.00 4th 6 Tannhauser Chris Waller Tommy Berry Exotic Bet Type Results Dividend Quinella 11-5 $10.10 Exacta 11-5 $23.90 Duet 11-5 $3.50 Duet 11-4 $5.40 Duet 5-4 $3.60 Trifecta 11-5-4 $74.50 First Four 11-5-4-6 $581.10 Horse racing news View the full article

Blake Spriggs (right) was involved in a fall at Moruya on Friday. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au Jockeys Beany Panya and Blake Spriggs have been airlifted to hospital following a heavy fall at Moruya on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred around the 400m mark as the field turned for home, with both riders hitting the turf. Spriggs’ mount, Blesstas, appeared to clip heels on the leader and fell, causing Panya’s horse, The Boomerang, who was racing on the outside, to become unbalanced and also come down. “Beany has been in and out of consciousness and will be airlifted to hospital,” a Racing NSW statement confirmed. “Blake is conscious but in a lot of pain, and he’s still being attended to on track by ambulance officers. “Blake has head, chest and abdominal injuries and will also be airlifted to hospital.” Spriggs had posted on social media earlier on Friday morning about his return from suspension. “I’m back from an enforced holiday tomorrow with 7 rides at Moruya,” the post read. “There looks to be a few chances amongst them & it has been a happy hunting ground the past few meetings” The remainder of the meeting was abandoned, with two races still left on the program. In some positive news, Sky Racing’s Kayla Nisbet reported on Thoroughbred Central that both horses escaped injury. “Both horses we can report did come back to scale amazingly unscathed,” Nisbet said. Horse racing news View the full article

He is scared to collect these days.

shell I ring a friend or a lawyer!