The first of the key Magic Millions races this Saturday at the Gold Coast is the Magic Millions Subzero (2200m).
Down below is a speed map, runner preview and $100 betting strategy for the 2025 Magic Millions Subzero.
2025 Magic Millions Subzero Runner Preview:
1. Loch Eagle: Thought he had every chance last Saturday in The Wave but just whacked to the line. Likely gets back to near last from the wide gate and the rise to 2200m is a query for him I say.
2. Sky Lab: Previous winner of the race and gets Blinkers first time…whether that means intent or last roll of the dice, not sure. He was okay in defeat at Randwick last time but the big thing going for him is the forecast for rain. If it comes, he is right in the mix.
3. Gold Bullion: Had every chance on speed in The Wave last Saturday but just couldn’t quite see it through and was run down. 2200m I have doubts on and despite his racing style, I am keen to oppose him.
4. Miss Joelene: Big win from her in The Wave given she was wide no cover throughout yet kept finding the line and was good in defeat I thought. Creeping up in the relative weights now but the trip is no issue and has an ideal map.
5. Belvedere Boys: Belvedere Boys has become a real stayer this prep after looking a 1200m/1400m horse once upon a time. He has raced like he wants more ground, and the end result has been a couple of impressive wins on the bounce, the latest coming in the Shoot Out two weeks ago. 2200m no issue, handles all conditions, hard to beat.
6. Tannhauser: Punch me in the head for diving in again…but I am with Tannhauser, again. He has let me down badly the past two runs, but take the emotion and pocket talk out of it. He has been back in races that have been sit/sprints, a set up that isn’t his go. He is racing like he will love 2200m and the tempo will be more genuine.
7. So United: He won the race last year when leading throughout…but is he going any good 12 months on? Plain last time out at Randwick in a weak 88 race and while he likely gets front end control, I can’t entertain him.
8. Wapiti: 1400m straight to 2200m is an interesting play for the Duncan camp. He has run well at this meeting previously but I do feel his better days are behind him. Passing.
9. Bacio Del Mist: I doubt she wins but running top four wouldn’t shock at all given she is a mare who will run the trip no issue and won’t mind give in the track. Why she is near $101 I have no idea. Can mark her half that, perhaps shorter.
10. North Terrace: Even for Anthony Cummings, this is bold placement. Better suited in a Taree maiden.
11. Encoder: There is a sense of timing about him. He closed with purpose in The Wave last Saturday but just found one better in Miss Joelene. Gets a big weight pull on that horse here and will love 2200m. Definite winning chance.
12. Waverley: Trip is no issue…class is the issue for him. Pass.
13. Guzumped: Am I missing something here? He’s $17? He should be $170. Yes, ran above expectation in The Wave but did no work in the run. Gets the big weight relief, but he’s not up to these.
14. The Driller: Better suited at Mackay/Townsville etc.
15. Coney Island Baby: Local connections get a run on the big raceday but that’s the only positive I can find.
2025 Magic Millions Subzero $100 Betting Strategy:
Last chance territory for Tannhauser for me. $20 Win/$80 Place.
2025 Magic Millions Subzero Odds
2025 Magic Millions Subzero Speed Map
So United won this race last year when leading throughout and suspect he’ll lead comfortably once again. Coney Island Baby has early speed so may hold a forward spot nearer the inside. Outside that pair, I can’t see much more front end pressure. Perhaps Gold Bullion and Wapiti/Waverley?
