WINNO'S WINNERS: GOLD COAST, JANUARY 10, 2026

By Darren Winningham | Friday, January 9, 2026

GOLD COAST this week – the first week of the 2026 Magic Millions Carnival. Ten aces on the with the track rated ‘Soft’ and with the rail is in the true position.

There is nothing better than the Magic Millions races – plus the bonus this week of a twilight meeting that will end under lights at the amazing Gold Coast Turf Club.

NB: As these selections were made prior to race-day, please check for any changes to track conditions and for any scratchings on the day.

Race 1 AQUIS GOLD NUGGET

A two-year-old race for the colts and geldings race over 1100 metres.

Selections:

1 – Itchintogo
3 – Dragon Magic
2 – Baciami
6 – Written Acclaim

Race 2 AQUIS GOLD PEARL

A two-year-old race for fillies race over 1100 metres

Selections:

2 – By Choice
3 – Scartoon
6 – Tigroni
10 – Double Cool
Rough chances – (1) Shiki

Race 3 CARBINE CLUB QLD – MAGIC MILLIONS MAIDEN PLATE

A mMaiden class race over 1400 metres.

Selections:

10 – Spanish Treasure
12 – Crash The Party
11 – Swag
16 – Snitzel Miss
Rough chances – (6) Hit The Switch & (2) Agraffe Rocket

Race 4

A Class 4 race over 1300 metres.
Selections:

6 – Mamushka
8 – Scripted
11 – Southern Heiress
1 – Poster Girl
Rough chances – (10) Altermatum

Race 5

A class 4 race over 1300 metres.

Selections:

1 – Axius
5 – Now Is The Hour
7 – Blue Pinot
12 – Cash
Rough chances – (2) Gorbachev & (4) Yoshinobu

Race 6 SUNLIGHT CONSOLATION THREE-YEAR-OLD PLATE

A three-year-old runners race over 1100 metres for fillies and mares.

Selections:

8 – Miss Freelove
3 – Johnny
6 – Da Snoop Dog
9 – Sisstainable
Rough chances – (1) King Of Pop

Race 7 TAB MAGIC MILLIONS THE WAVE

First leg of the Quaddie. A race over 1800 metres.

Selections:

6 – Sly Boots
10 – Miss Joelene
7 – Pasima
3 – Wymark
Rough chances – (13) Snitzanova

Race 8 TAB MAGIC MILLIONS THE SYNDICATE

First leg of the Treble. A race over 1100 metres.

Selections:

2 – Golden Boom
1 – Payline
8 – Chinqui
12 – Scampi
Rough chances – (5) Epic Proportions

Race 9 TAB MAGIC MILLIONS SUNLIGHT – 3 YEAR OLDS

A three-year-old race over 1100 metres.

Selections:

7 – Akaysha
2 – Grafterburners
5 – Ice Kool
9 – Swordplay
Rough chances – (6) Savvy Hallie

Race 10 RACING QLD MAGIC MILLIONS QTIS OPEN

An open class race over 1300 metres to finish the day.

Onwards to the 2026 Magic Millions Day next weekend.

Selections:

5 – Boomtown Boss
8 – John Rambo
1 – Yellow Brick
3 – Ready To Schipp
Rough chances – (9) Bossed Up
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Jockeys Challenge

Looks like a solid battle between Ryan Maloney, Craig Williams, Regan Bayliss, Damien Lane and Angela Jones. It will be a close battle – Craig Williams maybe!

Early Quaddie (races 3 to 6)

10,11,12 / 6,8,11 / 1,5,7,12 / 3,6,8 - cost is $108 to $1.

Value Early Quaddie (races 3 to 6)

10,12/6,8/1,5,7/3,8 - cost is $24 to $1

Quaddie (races 7 to 10)

6,7,10 / 1,2,8 / 2,5,7,9 / 1,5,8 - cost is $108 to $1

Value Quaddie (races 7 to 10)

6,10 / 1,2 / 2,7 / 1,5,8 - cost is $24 to $1

Treble (races 8 to 10)

1,2,8 / 2,5,7,9 / 1,5,8 - cost is $36 to $1.

Be sure to check the up to date and amended tips each Saturday morning on Facebook after any track changes and scratchings where I will post my updated selections and any late mail!

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