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. 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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