Team Munce all Zipped and ready for Magic Millions

While two of the top four in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic (1,200m) market showed their wares on the Gold Coast on Jan 10, two others stayed away from the limelight with one of them, Zip Lock, taking the quieter approach earlier in the day.

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The son of Hellbent threw himself into calculations for the A$3 million (S$2.58 million) Listed race when taking out the Group 3 B,J. McLachlan Stakes (1,200m) at Eagle Farm on Dec 27 and is equal second favourite with Shiki (who, with Itichintogo, won on Jan 10) at 6-1 towards the big race on Jan 17.

Co-trainer Corey Munce was pleased with the colt’s progress.

“We brought him to the Gold Coast for a gallop on Saturday morning,” said Munce, who trains in partnership with his father, ex-jockey Chris Munce.

“No land speed records were broken but the whole objective was for him to have a look at the track and imitate a race meeting. So he passed with flying colours, pulled up very well and we're very happy with him.