Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted 8 hours ago Journalists Share Posted 8 hours ago 2025 Magic Millions 3YO Guineas winner, Bosustow. Photo: Darren Winningham The Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald-trained Bosustow ($14.00) has come with a withering burst to claim the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas (1400m) at the Gold Coast on Friday evening, securing the majority of the $3 million prize. The half-brother to Group 1-winning mare Amelia’s Jewel has been consistent without winning this time in, storming through the line in his most recent effort behind Give Me Space ($10.00) in the Group 3 Vo Rogue Plate (1300m) at Eagle Farm on December 28. The son of Blue Point was able to turn the tables on Friday night, courtesy of a perfectly rated steer by Joshua Parr, sitting quietly behind a moderate tempo throughout the 1400m journey. The Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained Catoggio ($16.00) was the lamplighter throughout the contest, with Tim Clark sending the Written Tycoon gelding to front from barrier 17, leaving the likes of Street Chase ($10.00) and Arriving Home ($21.00) to settle in the ideal stalking position just in behind the speed. The favoured pair with horse racing bookmakers, Tuileries ($4.80) and Bauhinia ($7.00) were never truly in the contest, unable to sprint off the muddling tempo after settling towards the rear of the field. It was all honours to the winner in the end, however, as Bosustow fended off Give Me Space to score only his second win at start 12, injected a massive prize money boost for connections. Click here for every race replay of Magic Millions 2025 Annabel Neasham was on course on the Gold Coast to dissect the win. “Very well-bred colt and a great bunch of owners and I’m thrilled for them all because he’s been a bit of a bridesmaid,” said Neasham. “He was group one-placed up here behind Broadsiding and he was probably a bit unlucky to not win during Melbourne Cup Week and he’s always been there and thereabouts. “We knew he had a big one in him and we’re delighted to get that tonight on a special evening. “I was a little bit worried that he was three-wide but he was in the perfect spot in the end. Timed to perfection by Josh (Parr) and I could see that he had a lapful of horse on the corner. “I galloped him in blinkers at Doomben last week and he was very wound up before he galloped so I got a bit nervous about putting them on so I went halfway with the winkers. Happily it has paid off.” Joshua Parr spoke post-race and was thrilled with the result after the postponement of the Magic Millions meeting last Saturday. “I was grumpy when we had to go home last week and come back, but mood has certainly switched now,” joked Parr. “I went to Brisbane specifically to ride him last start. I was happy to pick up the ride that day and I wanted to stick with him. “There were a few things that didn’t go his way. He was quite fresh and it was a hot, humid day and he got quite restless and agitated in the barrier and missed the start. “Today, he was the ultimate professional and sat midfield, three-wide with cover and his turn-of-foot was incredible and challenged late. “He remained strong the last bit. He’s a real professional, still progressing and I like him.” Horse racing news View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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