The Magic Millions is now considered to be a top-level auction in global racing circles, with buyers from Hong Kong, Japan, Europe and the Middle East. Top Australian trainers are also a prominent feature at this event including Gai Waterhouse, Lee Freedman and David Hayes.
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HATS AT THE MAGIC MILLIONS
1. HATS AT THE MAGIC MILLIONS
Dust off your fascinator its The Magic Millions!
The Gold Coasts answer to the Melbourne Cup is about to take this famous surfing city to the track,
as the prestigious Magic Millions 2015 gallops off to a great start this January.
So what is The Millions?
Magic Millions Sales Pty Ltd is an Australian Thoroughbred racehorse auction held each January at
Surfers Paradise in Queensland.
Eight days of horse auctions are celebrated with a major thoroughbred horse race meet where all ten
races are only open to horses that were bought at auctions staged by Magic Millions over the
previous years.
The Magic Millions is now considered to be a top-level auction in global racing circles, with buyers
from Hong Kong, Japan, Europe and the Middle East. Top Australian trainers are also a prominent
feature at this event including Gai Waterhouse, Lee Freedman and David Hayes.
Gai Waterhouse at The Jeep magic Millions
In the late 1990’s the auction house was almost bankrupt. Bought by three businessmen including
the Australian retail entrepreneur and horse breeder Gerry Harvey and Australian advertising
entrepreneur John Singleton.
2. Husband and wife team Kate Page and Gerry Harvey at the Jeep Magic Millions
This charismatic partnership along with better funding, advertising and networking has succeeded
in growing and securing The Magic Millions on the national and international racing calendar. Now
known as Jeep Magic Millions this annual event starts on January the 2nd and culminates in more
than a $4 million prize pool on race day on the 10th.
AND WHAT DOES THAT MEAN ALL MEAN TO US:
Well its hats galore at The Magic Millions busy event calendar, which of course makes The Hat
Store very excited indeed! Whether its off track at the auctions where outdoor viewing requires the
most stylish of panamas, Akubras or wide brim sun protection or the prestigious Ladies Day our
hat stylists fit and advise to all our customers needs.
Again we can adorn our shelves with the most
exquisite head creations to accompany our
customers to the famous race day. Hats,
fascinators and headbands of all shapes, sizes
and colours are what we get feverish about!
Our store attracts some very well known
Australian and international faces purchasing
the perfect headpiece to top off their outfit of
the day and why wouldn’t they prepare
properly knowing royalty is in this years mix.
ZARA PHILLIPS
Patron to Magic Millions Racing Women this
year again is royal Zara Phillips daughter of
Princess Anne. With the birth of her first child
last January to husband Mike Tindall, Zara for
obvious reasons was unable to attend but confirmed in October 2014 she will definitely be here.
3. Zara Phillips and husband Mike Tindall
“I am really looking forward to getting back to Australia next year as I obviously didn’t come down
last year,” said Phillips.
“I can’t wait to enjoy some good weather on the Gold Coast and being part of the Jeep Magic
Millions once again.”
Zara Phillips
Zara also announced that Olympic show jumper Edwina Tops-Alexander as another Racing Women
ambassador for the event.
“Edwina is an amazing woman, she is at the very top of her sport internationally,” said Phillips.
“She will bring a lot of glamour, as well as her very determined, driven and successful
background.”
Edwina Tops-Alexander
With 2 glamorous horsewomen such as Zara and Edwina at the forefront we can’t wait to watch and
help create the fashions on the field this season.
GOLD COAST - PROMOTED BY JEEP MAGIC MILLIONS:
The love of horses, the beach, the sun and the surf is what brings people from all over the globe to
the one destination - Australia's beautiful Gold Coast - for the Jeep Magic Millions Race day in
January every year.
With the promise of $10 million in stakes next year this event is something to consider attending
along with your prized creation from The Hat Store at Robina Town Centre or
www.thehatstore.com.au. We look foward to seeeing you there!
4. Company Name : The Hat Store
Address : Shop 4226, Level 3, Robina Town Centre, Robina,
Queensland, Australia
Phone : +617 5580 9056
Website : http://thehatstore.com.au/