| The 2026 Magic Millions Racing Women supported by TAB Achievement Awards will recognise the contribution of Extraordinary Women in all States & Territories to the Australian Thoroughbred Industry. |
| Magic Millions today announced that nominations are officially open for the 2026 Magic Millions Racing Women (MMRW) supported by TAB Achievement Awards, an opportunity to hero the extraordinary women whose passion, skill and dedication continue to elevate the thoroughbred racing and breeding industry across Australia. Now in year three of the MMRW supported by TAB Awards program, individuals are invited to step up and put a nomination in for those they would like to see recognised for their diverse contributions across the sport of racing and breeding. Highlighting Trainers, Jockeys, Breeders, Owners and emerging talent across all participant levels is the focus of the Awards, with the categories as follows; 2026 Racing Woman of the Year – Queensland 2026 Racing Woman of the Year – NSW & ACT 2026 Racing Woman of the Year – Victoria 2026 Racing Woman of the Year – TAS & SA 2026 Racing Woman of the Year – WA & NT Ten exceptional finalists will be selected by an all-female panel of industry heavy weights, comprising Magic Millions co-owner Katie Page, Magic Millions Racing Women Patron Zara Tindall MBE, Racing Women Hall of Fame foundation award winners Gai Waterhouse and Denise Martin along with Bernadette Cooper and Sophie Swain representing Tabcorp. A winner from each of the five state-based national categories will receive a $10,000 Racing Women scholarship from TAB. A gathering of the thoroughbred industry’s elite to announce the winners will be held on Friday 9 January 2026, the star-studded red-carpet event will kick off the two-week equine extravaganza that is the TAB Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival. Magic Millions co-owner and founder of Magic Millions Racing Women, Katie Page-Harvey said, “We all know women who are fundamental to every facet of the Australian thoroughbred industry – from the grassroots heroes at the stables to the leaders in administration. Too often, they prefer to fly under the radar. These awards are our chance, and your chance, to make them visible and give them the recognition they truly deserve. “Equally, you can’t be what you can’t see. By nominating a woman whose significant contribution deserves acknowledgment, you are not just thanking them; you are providing a platform for their work to inspire the next generation of women and girls who want a career in this vital $9 Billion industry. “These awards are a natural extension of our world-first Magic Millions Racing Women’s Bonus. On 17 January 2026 Magic Millions will award $750,000 in prizemoney bonuses for all all-female owned horses. That initiative created the opportunity ; these awards deliver the recognition. “Please nominate the woman or women you see day-to-day who innovate and elevate our industry. We are grateful to TAB for contributing the $50,000 in scholarship award funding that will further propel the careers of the winners for 2026.” The awards will be hosted by TAB and Sky Racing presenter Ally Mosley who said the company was proud to promote and highlight the achievement of women across the racing industry. “TAB is so proud to partner with Katie and Magic Millions to promote and support these awards,’’ she said. “The contribution of women in our industry is immeasurable. From the stables to the boardroom, women are a driving force behind the strength of the racing industry and at TAB and Sky we look forward to celebrating those achievements at the Magic Millions Carnival.” Previous winners of the MMRW Awards include; Gai Waterhouse and Denise Martin (Hall of Fame recognition in 2024), Lindy Maurice (National Award in 2024), and in January this year, gongs went to top tier trainers Annabel Archibald (NSW Award), Ella Clarke (NT Award) and Sheila Laxon (QLD Award), as well as champion Jockey Clare Lindop (SA Award), and Teresa Poon (VIC Award) of Musk Creek Farm Thoroughbreds and founder of the Australian Chinese Jockey Club and Racing 101 program. Nominations for the 2026 edition of the Magic Millions Racing Women supported by TAB Achievement Awards close at midnight (AEST) on Wednesday 26 November 2025 The online nomination form and terms and conditions are available at www.magicmillions.com.au. Magic Millions Racing Women Magic Millions proudly introduced the world-first Magic Millions Racing Women’s Bonus in 2012 as an incentive to drive growth and participation in racehorse ownership amongst women. $750,00 in Racing Women’s Bonuses are now on offer each year at The Magic Millions Raceday across two $3 million feature races. Zara Tindall MBE is the Patron of Magic Millions Racing Women. 2,139 thoroughbreds have been registered as all-female owned or leased since inception. More than $20 million is spent every year at Magic Millions Yearling Sales on the purchase of horses that register for MMRW – and this benefits the industry at all levels from the breeder through to the strapper on raceday. 64 2YOs owned or leased by women have run to date in the TAB Magic Millions 2YO Classic and in 13 years, female owned horses have won the race or run second on seven occasions More than 80 trainers have been engaged to train the all-female owned or leased racehorses Australia-wide and New Zealand. Saturday 17 January 2026 will be the fourteenth year that a Racing Women’s Bonus has been awarded on TAB Magic Millions Raceday. MAGIC MILLIONS Magic Millions is Australasia’s number one thoroughbred auction house with its headquarters on the Gold Coast in Queensland. Magic Millions holds the record for the highest grossing yearling sale in the Southern Hemisphere and conducts the third biggest breeding stock auction in the world. Uniquely combining thoroughbred sales and racing, Magic Millions is world famous for TAB Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival, Polo & Showjumping, Sale and Raceday held in January each year set against the stunning backdrop of Queensland’s Gold Coast. The Carnival includes the world’s richest incentive based Raceday and world first female ownership incentive, the Magic Millions Racing Women’s Bonus. Magic Millions conducts regular auctions at the Gold Coast as well as other locations in Australia including Adelaide, Launceston and Perth. The auction house is the number one sales source of Group One and black type winners in Australia – over the most recent racing season. Gold Coast graduates include recent stars Autumn Boy, Apocalyptic, Stefi Magnetica, Melbourne Cup hero Knight’s Choice as well as the legendary galloper Winx. Magic Millions is the only sale source of a Golden Slipper winning colt this millennium. 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