In the competitive world of Australian thoroughbred rac-ing, few stories capture the highs and lows quite like that of Mogo Magic, the six-year-old bay gelding trained by Scott Collings at his Goulburn base.
Bred from Duporth out of Zoumagic, the sprinter burst onto the scene with promise, only to face setbacks that tested his connections’ patience. Now, with a recent string of solid performances, Mogo Magic appears poised for more success in the sprint ranks.
Mogo Magic’s early career was nothing short of sensational. As a young horse, he rattled off five consecutive victories between late 2022 and mid-2023, showcasing blistering speed and tactical versatility. His wins included two Class 1 Highway races at Randwick, where he dominated fields of emerging talent, and a Benchmark 72 handicap in Sydney that highlighted his metropolitan potential. These triumphs came with impressive margins and clockings, such as a sharp 57.85 seconds over 1000m on a Soft 5 surface at Royal Randwick in February 2023.
The gelding burst into the spotlight by targeting the $2 million Kosciuszko at Randwick in October 2023. Unfortunately, the high-pressure event proved too much, with Mogo finishing 10th of 14 behind the defending champion Front Page. A strained ligament near his fetlock sidelined Mogo Magic shortly after, leading to a frustrating two-year drought without a win. His last victory before the break had been on July 29, 2023, at Randwick, where he claimed a handicap over 1100m.
The breakthrough came in October 2025 at Randwick Kensington, where Mogo Magic stormed to a three-length victory in a Benchmark 72 Handicap, snapping his 26-month winless streak in emphatic style.
Owned by a local, the win pushed his career earnings past $400,000 and reignited hopes for bigger targets. After a brief let-up to freshen up, he targeted sprint trips to play to his stable star’s strengths.
Mogo Magic’s most recent outings underscore his resilience. On January 10, 2026, he returned at Wyong in the Central Coast Community News Benchmark 78 Handicap over 1200m. Leading from the front at both the 800m and 400m marks on a Good 4 track, he was overhauled late but held on gamely for third, just 0.55 lengths behind the winner No Drama. Starting at $6, Mogo Magic’s effort was encouraging, especially carrying 61.5kg (reduced to 58.5kg with William Stanley’s claim).
Three weeks later, on January 31, 2026, he stepped up to a Benchmark 88 Handicap at Rosehill Gardens over the same 1200m distance. Again showing early pace, Mogo Magic finished third, this time 1.8 lengths adrift of the winner Sixties, a Chris Waller-trained runner ridden by Zac Lloyd. Roselyn’s Star took second, 1.7 lengths back from the leader. Jockey Jason Collett partnered Mogo Magic, who started at $20 and carried 56.5kg on a Good 4 surface. The race time of 1:09.09 was solid.
With a career record now standing at 21 starts for six wins, three seconds, and four thirds—yielding $435,700 in prizemoney—Mogo Magic boasts a 29% win rate and 62% place rate. Looking ahead, there are plans to keep him focused on sprint distances, where his speed and toughness shine.
Mogo’s trainer Scott Collings put it best before the Wyong run, “He’s the best I’ve ever had him.” For a horse once eyed by Hong Kong buyers, Mogo Magic’s journey is a testament to perseverance in racing’s unpredictable arena.
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