The sun will rise over the 2026 TAB Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival on Tuesday, 13 January when TAB Magic Millions Barrier Draw takes centre stage on the Surfers Paradise foreshore from 6am.

At approximately 8am, all eyes will turn towards the ocean for the spectacle of several thoroughbreds with champion jockeys on board gallop down the pristine sands of Queensland's most iconic beach, Surfers Paradise.

The connections of every runner in 2026 AUD3 million TAB Magic Millions 2YO Classic field will arrive in style before randomly choosing the barrier from which their horse will start on TAB Magic Millions Raceday, Saturday, January 17.

The barrier draw for the AUD2 million Gold Coast Magic Millions Guineas will be drawn shortly afterwards at approximately 8.30am.