Participants are advised of the following mandatory horse arrival times for race meetings conducted as part of the Magic Millions Carnival at the Gold Coast Turf Club.
Saturday 10 January 2026
Arrival Time – 3 Hours Prior to Race Start
All horses engaged in the following races must be on course no later than three (3) hours prior to the advertised start time of their respective races:
- Magic Millions The Wave
- Magic Millions Sunlight
- Magic Millions The Syndicate
- Magic Millions QTIS Open
Arrival Time – 2 Hours Prior to Race Start
All horses engaged in all remaining races on the program are required to be on course no later than two (2) hours prior to the advertised start time of their respective races.
Saturday 17 January 2026
Arrival Time – 3 Hours Prior to Race Start
All horses engaged in the following races must be on course no later than three (3) hours prior to the advertised start time of their respective races:
- Magic Millions 2YO Classic
- Magic Millions 3YO Guineas
- Magic Millions Cup
- Magic Millions Subzero
- Magic Millions Fillies and Mares
- Magic Millions Snippets
- Magic Millions Country Cup
- Magic Millions The Debut
Arrival Time – 2 Hours Prior to Race Start
All horses engaged in all remaining races on the program are required to be on course no later than two (2) hours prior to the advertised start time of their respective races.
Participants are strongly encouraged to plan transport arrangements accordingly and allow for traffic and congestion during the Magic Millions Carnival period.
For any operational queries, participants should contact thoroughbredstewards@qric.qld.gov.au in advance of raceday.