The Magic Millions Off the Track Cup in January for retired thoroughbreds in their next career as showjumpers has become a coveted event for the owners of these horses and the Queensland qualifier for the 2027 event on Sunday attracted a big field of 30 starters.
Run at the Peachester Lodge sponsored Festival of Showjumping at the Sunshine Coast, the qualifying event was won in style by young NSW rider Makaylah Fenwick on her 13yo gelding The Garrett.
This win will pave the way for Makaylah’s second journey to the Gold Coast, having won the 2025 Final aboard another of her horses in Rainbow Man.
Now, she and The Garret will have the opportunity to chase Magic Millions glory once again.
By Manhattan Rain, The Garrett started life as a $40,000 Inglis Easter Yearling purchase for trainer Paul Perry and won a single race for him at Taree from 29 starts.
Bred for speed, The Garrett is from a half-sister to Golden Slipper winner Merlene and comes from the same family as another Golden Slipper winner in Capitalist and while he did not show that sort of speed on the track, he certainly has it in the jump ring.
Fast and careful, The Garret is always hard to beat and will take some stopping at the Gold Coast next January.
