<p>Many foreigners are taking the chance to visit the Gold Coast in Australia for horse racing Magic Millions 2YO Classic, racing for 2-year-old horses,&nbsp;after the pandemic. It was just over a year ago that the Queensland state border was reopened for everyone. Now, Asian Bloodstock Services' US-based Marie Yoshida and other European agents, including Johnny McKeever, Angus Gold, Hubie de Burgh, David Redvers, and Dermot Farrington have both been at the Magic Millions complex, and are expected to compete against a sizable contingent of domestic and New Zealand buyers.</p>

<h2><strong>What is the Prize Money for Magic Millions 2YO Classic?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Each runner's connections in the $2 million race will arrive face-to-face for the race day on Saturday, January 14, for the Star Gold Coast Magic Millions 2YO Classic. However, prior to that, they will select a starting barrier at random. Following that, starting at 8:45 am, the Barrier Draw for the $2 million Gold Coast Magic Millions 3YO Guineas will be conducted.</p>

<h2><strong>Where will Magic Millions Barrier Draw take place?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Magic Millions Barrier Draw will take place at Surfers Paradise Foreshore, Surfers Paradise (opposite Trickett Street) in Queensland's Gold Coast in Australia.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>When will the sale start for Magic Millions 2YO Classic?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Selling on day one will start at 12 pm. It will be preceded by the Magic Millions 2YO Classic and Magic Millions 3YO Guineas barrier draw at Surfers Paradise.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Where to watch Magic Millions Barrier Draw?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The 2023 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sales will be live and can be watched for free on 7plus.</p>

<h2><strong>Yearlings sales at Magic Millions 2YO Classic&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The 2023 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sales are anticipated to break past records with 1,273 yearlings ready to be auctioned off over seven days. There will be 24 first-season sires, including Too Darn Hot, Exceedance, and Blue Point, among the 108 unique sires that will be represented.</p>

<h2><strong>Schedule for Magic Millions 2YO Classic&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>10 January: 1pm AEDT, Lots 1-185</p>

<p>11 January: 11am AEDT, Lots 186-420</p>

<p>12 January: 11am AEDT, Lots 421-655</p>

<p>13 January: 11am AEDT, Lots 656-890</p>

<p>14 January: 7pm AEDT, Lots 891-979</p>

<p>15 January, 3pm AEDT, Lots 980-1079</p>

<p>16 January, 11am AEDT, Lots 1080-1273</p>

<h2><strong>Yearlings to watch for&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Lot 76 - Bay Filly - Pierata x Loving Gaby, Lot 399 - Bay Filly - Zoustar x Solar Charged, Lot 778 - Chestnut Filly - Zoustar x Debonnaire, Lot 955 - Bay Colt - Exceed And Excel x Ichihara are some of the yearlings to watch for.&nbsp;</p>


Many foreigners are taking the chance to visit the Gold Coast in Australia for horse racing Magic Millions 2YO Classic, racing for 2-year-old horses, after the pandemic.

Many foreigners are taking the chance to visit the Gold Coast in Australia for horse racing Magic Millions 2YO Classic, racing for 2-year-old horses, after the pandemic. It was just over a year ago that the Queensland state border was reopened for everyone. Now, Asian Bloodstock Services' US-based Marie Yoshida and other European agents, including Johnny McKeever, Angus Gold, Hubie de Burgh, David Redvers, and Dermot Farrington have both been at the Magic Millions complex, and are expected to compete against a sizable contingent of domestic and New Zealand buyers. What is the Prize Money for Magic Millions 2YO Classic? Each runner's connections in the $2 million race will arrive face-to-face for the race day on Saturday, January 14, for the Star Gold Coast Magic Millions 2YO Classic. However, prior to that, they will select a starting barrier at random. Following that, starting at 8:45 am, the Barrier Draw for the $2 million Gold Coast Magic Millions 3YO Guineas will be conducted. Where will Magic Millions Barrier Draw take place? Magic Millions Barrier Draw will take place at Surfers Paradise Foreshore, Surfers Paradise (opposite Trickett Street) in Queensland's Gold Coast in Australia. When will the sale start for Magic Millions 2YO Classic? Selling on day one will start at 12 pm. It will be preceded by the Magic Millions 2YO Classic and Magic Millions 3YO Guineas barrier draw at Surfers Paradise. Where to watch Magic Millions Barrier Draw? The 2023 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sales will be live and can be watched for free on 7plus. Yearlings sales at Magic Millions 2YO Classic The 2023 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sales are anticipated to break past records with 1,273 yearlings ready to be auctioned off over seven days. There will be 24 first-season sires, including Too Darn Hot, Exceedance, and Blue Point, among the 108 unique sires that will be represented. Schedule for Magic Millions 2YO Classic 10 January: 1pm AEDT, Lots 1-185 11 January: 11am AEDT, Lots 186-420 12 January: 11am AEDT, Lots 421-655 13 January: 11am AEDT, Lots 656-890 14 January: 7pm AEDT, Lots 891-979 15 January, 3pm AEDT, Lots 980-1079 16 January, 11am AEDT, Lots 1080-1273 Yearlings to watch for Lot 76 - Bay Filly - Pierata x Loving Gaby, Lot 399 - Bay Filly - Zoustar x Solar Charged, Lot 778 - Chestnut Filly - Zoustar x Debonnaire, Lot 955 - Bay Colt - Exceed And Excel x Ichihara are some of the yearlings to watch for.

Magic Millions 2023 Draw Result: Live Streaming & TV Broadcast, Prize Money, Yearling Online Sales and Venue

<p>World digs originality right? What if you want to call yourself 'Ye' even when you are bestowed with a name that has already become a strong brand? If you want to show you are different, unique and you're loaded like Kanye West, you can call yourself anything and make even that famous.</p>

<p>Fancy 'Sumomomomomomomomo'? Your precious pet may sound different than other Toofies and Tommies. But you're late because this one's taken. And the horse with this name has already won a race in Japan so it's already famous. Poor you!</p>

<p>Check out the video below to see how this horse made commentary of this race a pretty tough task.</p>

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<p>The commentator appears to have done a good job as Sumomomomomomomomo sped ahead from relative disadvantage to zoom towards victory. Nobody's is calling him Zooming Sumomomomomomomomo however. You can literally see (and can't pronounce) the reason why.</p>

<p>No wonder that the horse is being dubbed as an animal that makes commentators cry.</p>

<p>But why this name? Why not simple Seabiscuit or something?</p>

<p>Well the name has been derived from a Japanese tongue twister that means “plums and peaches are both peaches.” So there is (some) logic to all this.</p>

<p>But the horse is getting really famous online. Twitter users are amused and befuddled at the same time.</p>

<p>Looking at the growing buzz, Sumomomomomomomomo's owners should quickly register the brand name right? But considering the hard time they'll get in future deciding which one is a violation with how many 'mo's, it is understandable if they just want to celebrate the victory for now.<br />
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World digs originality right? What if you want to call yourself 'Ye' even when you are bestowed with a name that has already become a strong brand? If you want to show you are different, unique and you're loaded like Kanye West, you can call yourself anything and make even that famous.

World digs originality right? What if you want to call yourself 'Ye' even when you are bestowed with a name that has already become a strong brand? If you want to show you are different, unique and you're loaded like Kanye West, you can call yourself anything and make even that famous. Fancy 'Sumomomomomomomomo'? Your precious pet may sound different than other Toofies and Tommies. But you're late because this one's taken. And the horse with this name has already won a race in Japan so it's already famous. Poor you! Check out the video below to see how this horse made commentary of this race a pretty tough task. 実況の音声とともに映像もぜひご覧ください✨#スモモモモモモモモ#TCK https://t.co/qG8vaBdcOd pic.twitter.com/ImQRXbauIl — 東京シティ競馬(TCK) (@tck_keiba) November 1, 2021 × The commentator appears to have done a good job as Sumomomomomomomomo sped ahead from relative disadvantage to zoom towards victory. Nobody's is calling him Zooming Sumomomomomomomomo however. You can literally see (and can't pronounce) the reason why. No wonder that the horse is being dubbed as an animal that makes commentators cry. But why this name? Why not simple Seabiscuit or something? Well the name has been derived from a Japanese tongue twister that means “plums and peaches are both peaches.” So there is (some) logic to all this. But the horse is getting really famous online. Twitter users are amused and befuddled at the same time. Looking at the growing buzz, Sumomomomomomomomo's owners should quickly register the brand name right? But considering the hard time they'll get in future deciding which one is a violation with how many 'mo's, it is understandable if they just want to celebrate the victory for now.

Sumomomomomomomomo: Horse with this exact name has won a race in Japan

<p>A horse named after&nbsp;Dr. Anthony Fauci made its debut and finished second at a race in Belmont Park in New York.</p>

<p>The two-year-colt has been gaining attention due to its name. The horse has been named after&nbsp;the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.</p>

<p>Co-owner Phillip Antonacci named the horse after Dr. Fauci, an Italian-American from Brooklyn,&nbsp;started doing daily coronavirus briefings from the White House. Phillip Antonacci claims to be a fan of Dr. Fauci.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/top-physician-fauci-stops-appearing-on-tv-as-us-moves-to-reopen-economy-300174"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Top physician Fauci stops appearing on TV as US moves to reopen economy</strong></a></p>

<p>"We wanted to honor the service that he's given to the whole world," Antonacci said. "Throughout the whole thing, he seemed like a voice that knew what was going on and, without trying to be too political, kind of calmed things and provided real data behind what was going on," he said.</p>

<p>Other names that surfaced to be famous during the pandemic included 'Social Distancing', 'Self Isolation', 'Flatten the Curve', 'Herd Immunity' and 'No Spectators'.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/united-states-records-15846-more-covid-19-cases-amid-rising-protests-over-george-floyds-death-302756"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;United States records 15,846 more COVID-19 cases amid rising protests over George Floyd's death</strong></a></p>

<p>Since the global pandemic began, Dr. Fauci has been gaining a lot of positive attention, and his name has been used to promote&nbsp;plush doll, a bobblehead and a doughnut, and he also has a namesake beer.</p>

<p>Jockeys in the race also observed&nbsp;a moment of silence for those who lost their lives to the pandemic, the frontline workers. They also took a knee to show support&nbsp;to and stand in solidarity with the African-American community in the US.</p>


A horse named after Dr. Anthony Fauci made its debut and finished second at a race in Belmont Park in New York. The two-year-colt has been gaining attention due to its name.

A horse named after Dr. Anthony Fauci made its debut and finished second at a race in Belmont Park in New York. The two-year-colt has been gaining attention due to its name. The horse has been named after the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Co-owner Phillip Antonacci named the horse after Dr. Fauci, an Italian-American from Brooklyn, started doing daily coronavirus briefings from the White House. Phillip Antonacci claims to be a fan of Dr. Fauci. Also read: Top physician Fauci stops appearing on TV as US moves to reopen economy "We wanted to honor the service that he's given to the whole world," Antonacci said. "Throughout the whole thing, he seemed like a voice that knew what was going on and, without trying to be too political, kind of calmed things and provided real data behind what was going on," he said. Other names that surfaced to be famous during the pandemic included 'Social Distancing', 'Self Isolation', 'Flatten the Curve', 'Herd Immunity' and 'No Spectators'. Also read: United States records 15,846 more COVID-19 cases amid rising protests over George Floyd's death Since the global pandemic began, Dr. Fauci has been gaining a lot of positive attention, and his name has been used to promote plush doll, a bobblehead and a doughnut, and he also has a namesake beer. Jockeys in the race also observed a moment of silence for those who lost their lives to the pandemic, the frontline workers. They also took a knee to show support to and stand in solidarity with the African-American community in the US.

Horse named after Anthony Fauci finishes second in debut race

<p>Saudi&nbsp;Arabia this week hosts the world's richest&nbsp;horse&nbsp;race, &nbsp;with $20 million in cash prizes on offer in the latest international sports extravaganza designed to boost its battered global image.</p>

<p>The ultra-conservative kingdom has in recent years invested heavily in sporting events, in a soft power push designed to project a more moderate image and jettison a reputation for rights abuses and the export of hardline ideology.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;Saudi&nbsp;Cup, expected to attract about 10,000 spectators, takes place at the King Abdulaziz Racetrack on February 29 with the main race run over 1,800m on a dirt track with a maximum field of 14.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The winner will walk away with $10 million, second place with $3.5 million and even the 10th place finisher will go away with something.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The&nbsp;Saudi&nbsp;Cup includes another seven races on dirt and turf with prizes worth $9.2 million up for grabs.</p>

<p>"We are taking the first steps on a journey to bring the domestic racing product on a par with our international counterparts," said Tom Ryan, director of the strategy and international racing at the Jockey Club of&nbsp;Saudi&nbsp;Arabia.</p>

<p>The event will "increase the&nbsp;sport's following inside&nbsp;Saudi&nbsp;Arabia, as well as opening up the industry to international&nbsp;horses and connections to make our mark on global racing," he said.</p>

<p>Saudi&nbsp;journalist Mugbel al-Zabni, who writes for Arriyadiyah sports daily, said the event plays to&nbsp;Saudi&nbsp;culture, in a kingdom where the&nbsp;horse&nbsp;is considered a symbol of its heritage.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;Saudi&nbsp;Cup is set to take place in between its two predecessors as the world's richest race -- the Pegasus World Cup in the United States and the Dubai World Cup which are scheduled one month either side.</p>

<p>The Pegasus World Cup was the richest in the world in 2018 worth $16 million surpassing the $12 million Dubai World Cup, but it was only worth $9 million this year.</p>

<p>The big-name jockeys at the&nbsp;Saudi&nbsp;Cup include Italian legend Frankie Dettori and Britain's Ryan Moore.</p>

<p>The Racing Post said that Nicola Currie is one of seven international female jockeys who will make history by becoming the first women to ride in a competitive race in&nbsp;Saudi&nbsp;Arabia.</p>

<p>Currie and her fellow female riders are to compete on Friday in a &nbsp;four-race points-based challenge with seven male riders led by Dettori.</p>

<p>"We're delighted to welcome some of the best jockeys in the business to compete," the Post quoted Prince Bandar bin Khalid Al Faisal, chairman of the Jockey Club of&nbsp;Saudi&nbsp;Arabia, as saying.</p>

<p>"Racing routinely sees male and female riders compete on a level playing field and we are proud to continue this great tradition at King Abdulaziz Racecourse during&nbsp;Saudi&nbsp;Cup weekend."</p>

<p>The&nbsp;Saudi&nbsp;Cup field is weighted more towards the United States entrants, who race on dirt more often&nbsp;than European racehorses.</p>

<p>A top contender is McKinzie, which was runner-up in the prestigious Breeder's Cup Classic last year, and trained by Bob Baffert who has an excellent record in the Dubai World Cup with three victories in total.</p>

<p>Another American runner Maximum Security won the Kentucky Derby last year but was then disqualified and has not shown much since.</p>

<p>Saudi&nbsp;Arabia's de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's sports push is designed to lure international tourists and boost domestic spending as the OPEC kingpin seeks to diversify its oil-reliant economy.</p>

<p>The kingdom also hosted the Dakar Rally, one of motor racing's most gruelling adventure rallies, earlier this year as well as the Italian and Spanish super cup finals last year -- with the added attraction of football superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.</p>

<p>Activists accuse&nbsp;Saudi&nbsp;rulers of "sports washing" -- using such events as a tool to soften their international image.</p>

<p>And in a country where two-thirds of the population is under 30, critics say the sporting drive is aimed at blunting public frustration over an economic downturn and soaring youth unemployment.</p>

<p>While&nbsp;Saudi&nbsp;women now have the right to drive, campaigners say jailed activists who spearheaded the push for a ban on the long-standing restriction have faced sexual harassment and torture in detention.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The brutal murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul in 2018, the&nbsp;Saudi-led military intervention in Yemen and a sweeping crackdown on dissent have also dented the kingdom's reputation.</p>

<p>"The amount of money spent on those events is... an investment in&nbsp;Saudi&nbsp;Arabia's PR campaign to improve its image that was tarnished by a number of policy missteps," said Yasmine Farouk, a Middle East expert at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.&nbsp;</p>


Saudi Arabia this week hosts the world's richest horse race, with $20 million in cash prizes on offer in the latest international sports extravaganza designed to boost its battered global image.

Saudi Arabia this week hosts the world's richest horse race, with $20 million in cash prizes on offer in the latest international sports extravaganza designed to boost its battered global image. The ultra-conservative kingdom has in recent years invested heavily in sporting events, in a soft power push designed to project a more moderate image and jettison a reputation for rights abuses and the export of hardline ideology. The Saudi Cup, expected to attract about 10,000 spectators, takes place at the King Abdulaziz Racetrack on February 29 with the main race run over 1,800m on a dirt track with a maximum field of 14. The winner will walk away with $10 million, second place with $3.5 million and even the 10th place finisher will go away with something. The Saudi Cup includes another seven races on dirt and turf with prizes worth $9.2 million up for grabs. "We are taking the first steps on a journey to bring the domestic racing product on a par with our international counterparts," said Tom Ryan, director of the strategy and international racing at the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia. The event will "increase the sport's following inside Saudi Arabia, as well as opening up the industry to international horses and connections to make our mark on global racing," he said. Saudi journalist Mugbel al-Zabni, who writes for Arriyadiyah sports daily, said the event plays to Saudi culture, in a kingdom where the horse is considered a symbol of its heritage. The Saudi Cup is set to take place in between its two predecessors as the world's richest race -- the Pegasus World Cup in the United States and the Dubai World Cup which are scheduled one month either side. The Pegasus World Cup was the richest in the world in 2018 worth $16 million surpassing the $12 million Dubai World Cup, but it was only worth $9 million this year. The big-name jockeys at the Saudi Cup include Italian legend Frankie Dettori and Britain's Ryan Moore. The Racing Post said that Nicola Currie is one of seven international female jockeys who will make history by becoming the first women to ride in a competitive race in Saudi Arabia. Currie and her fellow female riders are to compete on Friday in a four-race points-based challenge with seven male riders led by Dettori. "We're delighted to welcome some of the best jockeys in the business to compete," the Post quoted Prince Bandar bin Khalid Al Faisal, chairman of the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia, as saying. "Racing routinely sees male and female riders compete on a level playing field and we are proud to continue this great tradition at King Abdulaziz Racecourse during Saudi Cup weekend." The Saudi Cup field is weighted more towards the United States entrants, who race on dirt more often than European racehorses. A top contender is McKinzie, which was runner-up in the prestigious Breeder's Cup Classic last year, and trained by Bob Baffert who has an excellent record in the Dubai World Cup with three victories in total. Another American runner Maximum Security won the Kentucky Derby last year but was then disqualified and has not shown much since. Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's sports push is designed to lure international tourists and boost domestic spending as the OPEC kingpin seeks to diversify its oil-reliant economy. The kingdom also hosted the Dakar Rally, one of motor racing's most gruelling adventure rallies, earlier this year as well as the Italian and Spanish super cup finals last year -- with the added attraction of football superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Activists accuse Saudi rulers of "sports washing" -- using such events as a tool to soften their international image. And in a country where two-thirds of the population is under 30, critics say the sporting drive is aimed at blunting public frustration over an economic downturn and soaring youth unemployment. While Saudi women now have the right to drive, campaigners say jailed activists who spearheaded the push for a ban on the long-standing restriction have faced sexual harassment and torture in detention. The brutal murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul in 2018, the Saudi-led military intervention in Yemen and a sweeping crackdown on dissent have also dented the kingdom's reputation. "The amount of money spent on those events is... an investment in Saudi Arabia's PR campaign to improve its image that was tarnished by a number of policy missteps," said Yasmine Farouk, a Middle East expert at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Saudi Arabia to host world's richest horse race

In the searing summer heat of Dubai, some of the world's top racehorses are being chilled to temperatures as low as -140°C to boost their performance. Cryotherapy has been used for decades on athletes to aid recovery and in medicine. A Dubai-based company, Revive Cryotherapy, says it is now offering the first whole body cryotherapy chamber for horses. Revive Cryotherapy also offers the technology to humans and dogs and is thinking of expanding into the world of camel racing.

Race horses get cold treatment to boost performance

<p>War of Will won the 144th Preakness Stakes to give trainer Mark Casse his first Triple Crown race triumph. However, the race got highlighted when a riderless horse intended to finish the race instead of wandering around.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Horse Bodexpress threw Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez coming out of the starting gate and with outriders unable to catch him ran with the field past the finish line.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In fact, the horse continued it and ran the entire track again before he was brought under control. After this, Bodexpress won the spectators' hearts and became a social media champion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite falling, Velazquez was safe as he quickly stood up and moved away from&nbsp;the track. He said he was "good" after his frightening tumble coming out of the gate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He was just not behaving good in the gate," Velazquez said of Bodexpress. "He got me against the wall in the gate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"When the doors opened, I was off right from the start and he kind of jumped sideways, and I had my feet out of the irons so I lost my balance and I went off."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"When you come in here to a big race and then things like this happen with the horses, it's disappointing," Velazquez said.&nbsp;</p>


War of Will won the 144th Preakness Stakes to give trainer Mark Casse his first Triple Crown race triumph. However, the race got highlighted when a riderless horse intended to finish the race instead of wandering around.

War of Will won the 144th Preakness Stakes to give trainer Mark Casse his first Triple Crown race triumph. However, the race got highlighted when a riderless horse intended to finish the race instead of wandering around. Horse Bodexpress threw Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez coming out of the starting gate and with outriders unable to catch him ran with the field past the finish line. In fact, the horse continued it and ran the entire track again before he was brought under control. After this, Bodexpress won the spectators' hearts and became a social media champion. Despite falling, Velazquez was safe as he quickly stood up and moved away from the track. He said he was "good" after his frightening tumble coming out of the gate. "He was just not behaving good in the gate," Velazquez said of Bodexpress. "He got me against the wall in the gate. "When the doors opened, I was off right from the start and he kind of jumped sideways, and I had my feet out of the irons so I lost my balance and I went off." If you’re the guy who lost to the riderless horse, how drunk do you get tonight? #Preakness pic.twitter.com/rsy5YYyAFB — Jessica Fletcher (@heckyessica) May 18, 2019 × 🐎 #Bodexpress is an overnight equestrian icon, and quite frankly, a true American legend! pic.twitter.com/359f6w2w5p — 𝕁𝕠𝕟 𝕎. 𝕂𝕟𝕠𝕨𝕝𝕖𝕤 (@jonwknowles) May 19, 2019 × "When you come in here to a big race and then things like this happen with the horses, it's disappointing," Velazquez said.

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