Magic Millions Subzero 2025

The 2025 Magic Millions Subzero along with six other Magic Millions races were abandoned due to heavy rainfall and rescheduled for Friday night on January 17 under the lights at the Gold Coast. 


The Magic Millions Subzero race was formerly known as the Magic Millions Trophy

The Magic Millions Subzero – formerly known as the Magic Millions Trophy and Magic Millions Stayers Cup – is one of the $1 million feature races held at the Gold Coast Racecourse on the hugely popular $13.75 million Magic Millions Race Day each summer.

2022 Magic Millions Subzero Winner Navy Cross
2022 Magic Millions Subzero winner Navy Cross. Photo: Steve Hart.

The Queensland meet runs in mid-January annually and features 10 Magic Millions races in 2025 led by the $3 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic (1200m) and the $3 million Magic Millions 3YO Guineas (1400m) as well as the $2 million Magic Millions Cup (1400m).

Other events on the program include the Magic Millions Snippets (Sprint), Magic Millions Fillies & Mares, Magic Millions QTIS Open, Magic Millions The Syndicate, and the Magic Millions The Debut.

The Magic Millions Subzero is a quality handicap staying race currently run over 2200m.

The race is currently named in honour of the late, great grey galloper Subzero, affectionately dubbed “Subbie”, best known for winning the 1992 Melbourne Cup.

The rescheduled 2025 Gold Coast Magic Millions Subzero Trophy ran under the lights at the Gold Coast on Friday January 17, 2025 after the original Magic Millions Raceday was washed out and saw the Lee Freedman trained Encoder ($5.50) win in a new track record time of 2:13.23.

2025 Magic Millions Subzero Results

The official Magic Millions Subzero 2025 results and finishing order will be known on Friday January 17, 2025 and published below.

  • 1st: #11 Encoder
  • 2nd: #5 Belvedere Boys
  • 3rd: #4 Miss Joelene

The 2025 Magic Millions Subzero results at the Gold Coast saw Lee Freedman’s four-year-old gelding, Encoder ($5.50), salute with Tyler Schiller in the saddle setting a new track record. Encoder settled in a good position early on, Schiller giving the galloper a perfect ride when taking advantage of the light weight of 53.5 kg. As they approached the final stages, Encoder dug deep to fend off challenges from Belvedere Boys and Miss Joelene, winning by a narrow margin in slick time.

2025 Magic Millions Subzero Odds

The Magic Millions Subzero 2025 odds will be listed below as soon as released.

Early market betting odds on the 2025 magic millions subzero will be displayed below once available. Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live markets, please visit ladbrokes.com.au.

Magic Millions Subzero Race Info

  • Date: Friday January 17, 2025
  • Track: Gold Coast Racecourse
  • Distance: 2200m
  • Conditions: Quality Handicap
  • Status: Restricted
  • Prize Money: $1,000,000
  • First Run: 2006
 

Magic Millions Subzero Betting

Magic Millions Subzero betting often opens before the official field is announced with all-in prices offered on the potential runners in the Restricted Listed Magic Millions Race Day event.

Horses that have run in previous editions of the race or contested another event like the Magic Millions Guineas during their three-year-old season often feature high up the Magic Millions Subzero odds.

Previous Gold Coast race experience, being Group 1 performed, proven Group winners and gallopers from the top interstate stables are also the major players in the Magic Millions Subzero betting markets each summer.

There was a notable upset in 2022 with Navy Cross winning at Magic Millions Subzero odds of $16.

Magic Millions Subzero Field

The Gold Coast Magic Millions Subzero race field attracts a quality line-up of graduates out of the Magic Millions sales and many have had a previous run at the Magic Millions mid-January race day.

Horses from both Queensland stables and interstate training operations take to the Magic Millions Gold Coast Subzero field each summer and could even be resuming in the $1 million feature.

Horses may come into the Magic Millions Subzero field via a number of earlier summer races including Sydney’s Group 2 $2 million The Ingham (1600m) – formerly known as the Villiers Stakes – in December.

In 2015 – 16 Tinto ran second in the Villiers Stakes before winning the Magic Millions Trophy the next month.

Queensland Racing take the early Magic Millions Subzero nominations in the first week of January with the final field and barriers out on the Wednesday before race day.

2025 Magic Millions Subzero Field

The Magic Millions Subzero 2025 field is set for release on the Wednesday of race week and will be listed below along with the barrier draw. 

The 2025 Magic Millions Subzero final field features a smart line-up of summer stayers led in betting by Matthew Dunn’s Shoot Out Quality winner Belvedere Boys chasing a hat-trick. 

2025 Magic Millions Subzero Nominations

The official Gold Coast Magic Millions Subzero 2025 Nominations close in early January, just under two weeks before the iconic $13.75 million Magic Millions Race Day in Queensland.

Magic Millions Subzero Tips

Gold Coast Magic Millions Subzero tips include looking for previous performers in the race from earlier years, runners with winning form at the Gold Coast track, older horses proven in top company and well-weighted gallopers in good form over the summer.

2025 Magic Millions Subzero Tips

Our Ladbrokes’ insider Magic Millions Subzero tips 2025 will be available below leading up to the Gold Coast Magic Millions Races.

  • To Win: #4 Miss Joelene ($4.80 at time of publish) – BET NOW

A number of genuine winning hopes in the MM Subzero but like Miss Joelene here to continue her good recent form. Kelly Schweida’s consistent Russian Revolution mare has finished in the money her past five starts including saluting in The Wave at the Sunny Coast over 1800m on January 4. She gets a few extra days between runs now so isn’t on that super quick back-up and presents fit and ready to fire from a nice barrier five draw. The only query is the distance with 1800m her longest win yet but think she’ll see it out.

Magic Millions Subzero Form Guide

The Magic Millions Gold Coast Subzero form guide gives you all the information you need to place a successful bet on the race including the saddlecloth numbers and starting barriers of the runners, as well as the jockeys and trainers for all horses in the field.

The Magic Millions Subzero form from 2022 was franked with Rebel Rama, third in the MM Subzero, going on to finish runner-up in that July’s Grafton Cup and third in the spring’s $1 million The Five Diamond Prelude in Sydney.

2025 Magic Millions Subzero Form Guide

A link to the comprehensive Magic Millions Subzero 2025 Form Guide will be provided below the week of the race.

Magic Millions Subzero Results

A number of horses have won this event on multiple occasions including Drizzle (2007-08), Tinto (2015-16), and Tumultuous (2018-19).

In 2025 a new Magic Millions Subzero record was set of 2 minutes 13.23 seconds by Encoder who won the rescheduled race under the lights on a Friday night.

Magic Millions Trophy / Magic Millions Subzero Winners

Magic Millions Trophy / Magic Millions Subzero winners, placegetters and winning times going back to 2006 are detailed in the below table.

Year Place Horse Time
2025
Magic Millions Subzero
1st Encoder 2 minutes 13.23 (R)
2nd Belvedere Boys
3rd Miss Joelene
 
2024
Magic Millions Subzero
1st So United 2 minutes 14.61 seconds
2nd Parry Sound
3rd Zennzella
 
2023
Magic Millions Subzero
1st Sky Lab 2 minutes 14.37 seconds
2nd Street Dancer
3rd Outlandos
 
2022
Magic Millions Subzero
1st Navy Cross 2 minutes 26.69 seconds
2nd Outlandos
3rd Rebel Rama
 
2021
Magic Millions Subzero
1st Black On Gold 2 minutes 30.19 seconds
2nd Parry Sound
3rd Elaborate
 
2020
Magic Millions Trophy
1st Primitivo  2 minutes 28.87 seconds
2nd Black On Gold
3rd A Man To Match
 
2019
Magic Millions Trophy
1st Tumultuous  2 minutes 14.37 seconds
2nd Goodfella
3rd Black On Gold
 
2018
Magic Millions Trophy
1st Tumultuous 2 minutes 13.98 seconds
2nd Sedanzer
3rd Outraged
 
2017
Magic Millions Trophy
1st Stratum Star 2 minutes 16.08 seconds
2nd Feltre
3rd Payroll
 
2016
Magic Millions Trophy
1st Tinto 1 minute 47.36 seconds
2nd Feltre
3rd Centre Pivot
 
2015
Magic Millions Trophy
1st Tinto 1 minute 48.69 seconds
2nd Our Boy Nicholas
3rd Off The Rails
 
2014
Magic Millions Trophy
1st Noisy Ocean 1 minute 48.06 seconds
2nd Scorpio Queen
3rd Dienekes
 
2013
Magic Millions Trophy
1st Kinnersley 1 minute 48.23 seconds
2nd Anagold
3rd Bid Spotter
 
2012
Magic Millions Trophy
1st Kontiki Park 1 minute 49.3 seconds
2nd Playaction
3rd Racing Heart
 
2011
Magic Millions Trophy
1st Femina Fashion 1 minute 49.82 seconds
2nd Pepperwood
3rd Fusakeo
 
2010
Magic Millions Trophy
1st Hidden Wonder 1 minute 49.21 seconds
2nd La Zeel
3rd Adnocon
 
2009
Magic Millions Trophy
1st Pepperwood 1 minute 48.72 seconds
2nd Ashraf
3rd Causeyacan
 
2008
Magic Millions Trophy
1st Drizzle 1 minute 49.88 seconds
2nd Nellie Got There
3rd Showify
 
2007
Magic Millions Trophy
1st Drizzle 1 minute 48.89 seconds
2nd Line By Line
3rd Rapid Reason
 
2006
Magic Millions Trophy
1st Break The Barrier 1 minute 48.89 seconds
2nd Willy Leica
3rd Picablu

FAQ

Who won the 2025 Magic Millions Subzero?

The 2025 Magic Millions Subzero was won by the Lee Freedman trained Encoder at $5.50 odds with Tyler Schiller in the saddle.

When is the Magic Millions Subzero 2025?

Friday January 17, 2025

What is the prize money for the Magic Millions Subzero 2025?

$1,000,000

Where is the Magic Millions Subzero 2025?

Gold Coast Racecourse, LOT 6 Racecourse Drive, Bundall Queensland, 4217.

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