The 2026 Pacific Fair Magic Millions Polo & Showjumping will feature the third annual Queensland Off-The-Track Cup (QOTT) final on Sunday, 11 January 2026 at Doug Jennings Park on the Gold Coast.
Magic Millions co-owner, Katie Page-Harvey and Queensland Off-The-Track Chair, Dr Christine Johnson congratulated the finalists from the QOTT Queensland qualifier and confirmed the remaining interstate qualification dates including the inaugural South Australian qualifier.
The QOTT qualifier in Caboolture last Sunday attracted 33 competitors. Congratulations to the following talented partnerships that have qualified to compete at the QOTT Cup Final in January 2026;
Red Element gelding Red Right Out was the winner of the QOTT Cup qualifier, and his rider Nicolas Gillard celebrated, “It’s a real honour to take out the Queensland Qualifier with Red Right Out. We’ve been working towards this for the past three years.
“Huge thanks to Racing Queensland and Magic Millions for their continued support of the Off-The-Track program – it’s so inspiring to see these horses thrive in their second careers. I’m really excited to prepare for the Magic Millions QOTT Cup Final in January."
The 2026 Magic Millions Queensland Off-The-Track Cup Final interstate qualifier dates and locations have been confirmed;
South Australia Sunday, August 10 Mallala SJC Show
Victoria Sunday, October 5 Boneo Park World Cup
NSW Sunday, December 14 Sydney Summer Classic
The top four finalists from both the NSW and Victorian qualifiers and the top two finalists from the South Australian qualifier will qualify for the Magic Millions QOTT Cup Final on the Gold Coast on Sunday, 11 January 2026.
The 2026 QOTT Cup Final prizemoney pool awarded at the Magic Millions Polo & Showjumping on Sunday, 11 January 2026 is as follows;
Christine Johnson commented, “Racing Queensland and Magic Millions committed from day one to continue to expand the Queensland Off-The-Track Cup. The introduction of a fourth qualifier is a testament to our commitment to recognise and incentivise equestrian men and women who invest in the retraining of retired racehorses for a showjumping career after racing.
“The Queensland Off-The-Track Cup awards the largest prizemoney pool in Australia for an individual showjumping class exclusively for retired racehorses.”
The Queensland Off-The-Track Cup Final will be held as part of the ultimate day of equestrian sport – the Magic Millions Polo & Showjumping. Included in the line-up for 2026 will be the Juniors Individual Showjumping and the Seniors Team Showjumping combined with a thrilling afternoon of Polo.
Katie Page-Harvey, “The Queensland Off-The-Track Cup Final prizemoney pool is $100,000 and takes the overall showjumping prizemoney pool awarded at the Pacific Fair Magic Millions Polo & Showjumping to a remarkable $1.56 Million – the largest prizemoney pool in Australia.
“Magic Millions is grateful for the ongoing support of Racing Queensland and Queensland Off-The-Track to ensure we continue to expand the profile of the retrained thoroughbred racehorse, both in Queensland and nationwide. Congratulations to all the Queensland finalists and thank you to everyone who entered. We look forward to welcoming all the successful finalists to Magic Millions and the Gold Coast in January next year.”
Racing Queensland’s partnership with Magic Millions complements the support available for all horse sport disciplines and levels of competition through the QOTT Event Sponsorship Program.
Please refer to www.magicmillionspolo.com.au for full entry terms and conditions.
For more information on Magic Millions, please visit www.magicmillions.com.au
For more information on the QOTT Program, visit www.racingqueensland.com.au/QOTT
