Celebrating Women in Racing 🩷
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Nicole Slater: Rose Gold Exhibition, Friday night marked a special occasion as the Magic Millions Racing Women supported by TAB Achievement Awards celebrated the women shaping Australia’s thoroughbred industry.
Congratulations to our 2026 award recipients. Each of these incredible women represents excellence, leadership, and impact across all areas of the Thoroughbred industry.
🏆 QLD winner Angela Jones
🏆 NSW & ACT winner Vicky Leonard
🏆 WA & NT winner Alana Williams
🏆 VIC winner Sam Swaine
🏆 SA & TAS winner Jessica Tzaferis
From an evening of celebration to the anticipation building on the track, we now step into the next moment of Magic Millions Racing Women, as barriers are drawn for the all-female owned and leased runners in the $3 million TAB Magic Millions 2YO Classic and $3 million Gold Coast Magic Millions 3YO Guineas.
🐎 2YO Classic
Inhabit starts from Barrier 15
Leaves Of Loren starts from Barrier 14
Tigroni starts from Barrier 7
🐎 3YO Guineas
Norty Forty starts from Barrier 2
Benevac starts from Barrier 3
Icarian Dream starts from Barrier 4
Hi Barbie starts from Barrier 13
Crash The Party starts from Barrier 16
Here’s to the women before us, and the women rising now💫
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A world first to promote the participation of women in the thoroughbred industry! Magic Millions Racing Women was established in 2012 and now offers $750,000 in bonus prizemoney annually in the $3m The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions 2YO Classic and $3m Gold Coast Magic Millions 3YO Guineas feature races, shared by horses owned wholly by women. Zara Tindall MBE, Patron of Magic Millions Racing Wome
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While the winners of each category at tonight's Magic Millions Racing Women supported by TAB Achievement Awards got to toast their success - we also salute the other finalists and indeed all women across our wonderful industry who are true champions.
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30/12/2025
The future is bright: Announcing the 2026 Magic Millions Racing Women Achievement Award finalists.
Magic Millions is proud to announce the finalists for the Racing Women Achievement Awards, supported by TAB. These awards celebrate the women who work tirelessly behind the scenes and on the front lines to ensure the success of the Australian thoroughbred industry.
Congratulations to our finalists:
🩷 NSW & ACT: Vicky Leonard & Jessica Owers
🩷 QLD: Lisa Coffey & Angela Jones
🩷 VIC: Rochelle Adams & Sam Swaine
🩷 TAS & SA: Leah Goodrick & Jessica Tsaferis
🩷 WA & NT: Danelle Pearce & Alana Williams
These women represent diverse sectors of our sport and each state winner will receive a $10,000 scholarship to support their professional development. 🥂✨
Winners will be announced at an Awards Dinner on Friday 9 January at Home of the Arts Gallery - gallery 4 alongside Nicole Slater’s Rose Gold exhibition of equestrian portraits. 😍
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Nicole Slater: Rose Gold Now Open at HOTA ✨
The opening of Nicole Slater’s first solo exhibition, Rose Gold, at HOTA on the Gold Coast marks a significant moment in the artist's self-taught career.
As long-time Magic Millions ambassadors, Nicole, together with husband Billy Slater are thrilled to showcase this stunning collection, ahead of the 2026 TAB Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival in January.
Nicole’s lifelong connection with the equine world shines through in every piece. Powerful, elegant, and deeply emotional. Read more in today’s Courier Mail and Gold Coast Bulletin.
The Nicole Slater: Gold exhibition is open for viewing until March 2026.
30/11/2025
LAST CHANCE to recognise the outstanding national success and achievements by women in the Australian thoroughbred industry by nominating them for the Magic Millions Racing Women supported by TAB Achievement Awards. 🏆
With five state based categories, each Award recognises exceptional industry contribution by a female participant to their resident state or territory over the last twelve months. Female participants from any sector of the thoroughbred industry, and at any stage of their career, are eligible to be nominated.
⏰Nominations MUST be received by midnight AEST today, Monday 1 December.
🔗 https://www.magicmillions.com.au/achievement-awards/nomination-form/
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28/11/2025
The MAGIC begins now ✨
The TAB Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival is set to return from 7-19 January 2026, bringing two exciting weeks of Racing, thrilling Showjumping and Polo and the 40th edition of the world-renowned Yearling Sale. The 2026 program features the Magic Millions Gold Twilight Raceday, Pacific Fair Magic Millions Polo & Showjumping, TAB Gold Coast Magic Millions Barrier Draw, the flagship Gold Coast Yearling Sale, concluding with renowned TAB Gold Coast Magic Millions Raceday on Saturday, 17 January, with more than $13.25 million in prizemoney on offer.
Zara Tindall MBE once again leads the lineup, continuing her remarkable tenure as our longest-serving ambassador and a much-loved part of the Magic Millions family. Joining Zara is husband Mike Tindall, NRL legend Billy Slater and equine artist Nicole Slater, Argentinian polo power couple Nacho Figueras and Delfina Blaquier, and sports broadcaster Hamish McLachlan. Their shared passion for the Carnival and horses, brings incredible energy and star power to January on the Gold Coast.
The TAB partnership marks an exciting new chapter for the Magic Millions Carnival. This collaboration amplifies the energy, reach and profile of the event, ensuring racing, equestrian sport, and the iconic Gold Coast summer shine brighter than ever. Together, we’re set to deliver the most thrilling and unforgettable Carnival yet, with the world’s eyes on the Gold Coast this January.
🎟Tickets on sale now across the Carnival http://www.magicmillions.com.au/.../gold-coast-jan/...
Stylists Kimberly Gardner & Lu Lu Gardner
Zara dress Rebecca Vallance, available at Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
Zara headpiece Martina McGath Millinery
Mike suit MJ Bale, available at Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
Zara H&MU by Lillian Sutton
Photographer Luke Marsden
The horse, ‘Zac’, is a 9 year old Off-The-Track thoroughbred, formerly known as Grand Zou. Zac is a Magic Millions graduate and is gearing up for the Queensland Off-The-Track Cup Final this January, with Emily Lang-McMahon in the saddle.
28/11/2025
⏰ Nominations have been extended for the Magic Millions Racing Women supported by TAB Achievement Awards to midnight Monday 1 December!
Five state-based national categories will be honoured at the Achievement Awards Dinner on Friday 9 January 2026 on the Gold Coast and evening which will be a celebration of the remarkable women driving progress across the Australian thoroughbred industry.
🏆 2026 Racing Woman of the Year Categories:
⭐ Queensland
⭐ NSW & ACT
⭐ Victoria
⭐ TAS & SA
⭐ WA & NT
What’s up for grabs? Two finalists from each category will be announced in December, with each category winner receiving a $10,000 Racing Women Scholarship, proudly supported by TAB. Featured here is Clare Lindop, winner of the 2025 Tasmanian & South Australian category, on stage accepting her award and chatting with Ally Mosley.
Submit your nomination and help celebrate the incredible women shaping our industry 👉 https://www.magicmillions.com.au/achievement-awards/nomination-form/
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23/11/2025
Summer Racing Shines Even Brighter ✨
Pick up a copy of today’s Courier Mail as we celebrate golden moments and the start of Summer Racing in Queensland, with Magic Millions ambassador and Channel 7 presenter Amanda Abate, alongside Magic Millions QTIS Open hopeful Corfe Castle.
Mark your calendar for two spectacular Racedays:
🐎 Magic Millions Gold Raceday, Saturday, 10 January 2026
🐎 TAB Magic Millions Raceday, Saturday, 17 January 2026
Join us trackside and be part of the magic. Tickets on sale now https://www.magicmillions.com.au/calendar/category/gold-coast-jan/?tribe-bar-date=2024-12-19 ✨🐎
23/11/2025
‼️ Nominations Close Wednesday
Celebrate the incredible women powering the Australian thoroughbred industry! The 2026 Magic Millions Racing Women supported by TAB Achievement Awards will include five state-based Racing Woman of the Year categories again in 2026.
🏆 QLD | NSW & ACT | VIC | TAS & SA | WA & NT
Know a woman making an impact? Nominate her now! All roles, all levels, all sectors welcome.
✨ Winners receive a $10,000 Racing Women Scholarship thanks to TAB.
⏰ Nominations close midnight AEST on Wednesday 26 November
🔗 https://www.magicmillions.com.au/achievement-awards/nomination-form/
Love horses? Curious about life on the racetrack or what happens beyond it? National Thoroughbred Week is your chance to dive in and explore 🐎✨
Magic Millions is excited to partner with the Gold Coast Turf Club as they open their gates for a special behind-the-scenes look at the thoroughbred world.
Magic Millions Queensland Off-The-Track Ambassador Ally Mosley and her incredible OTT showjumper Gerry are proud advocates for our industry and passionate about shining a spotlight on the amazing opportunities the industry has to offer.
On the day, you will…
�⭐ Step inside the Traintech stabling facilities
�⭐ Meet off-the-track thoroughbreds and learn about life after racing
�⭐ Discover diverse career pathways across the equine and racing industries
We’re proud to be part of the day alongside The Industry School, Racing Queensland, Aquis Farm and Racing Hearts.
📅 Saturday, 22 November | 10am – 12pm�📍 Traintech, Racecourse Drive, Bundall�🔗 Register now: thoroughbredweek.com.au/locations/gold-coast-turf-club
13/11/2025
🌹 January 2026 marks the third edition of the annual Magic Millions Racing Women supported by TAB Achievement Awards, celebrating outstanding contributions from women across the Australian thoroughbred industry.
Five state-based national categories will be awarded at the Achievement Awards Dinner, held Friday 9 January 2026 on the Gold Coast.
🏆 2026 Racing Woman of the Year Categories:
⭐️ Queensland
⭐️ NSW & ACT
⭐️ Victoria
⭐️ TAS & SA
⭐️ WA & NT
These Awards recognise exceptional dedication, impact, and achievement by female participants within their state or territory over the past twelve months. Women from any sector of the thoroughbred industry, and at any stage of their career, are eligible for nomination.
✨ What’s at stake?
Two finalists from each category will be revealed in December, with each winner receiving a $10,000 Racing Women Scholarship thanks to TAB.
👉 Submit your nominations now and help us celebrate the incredible women shaping our industry!
https://www.magicmillions.com.au/achievement-awards/nomination-form/
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