Queensland finalists confirmed for QOTT Cup
The Queensland finalists for next year’s Queensland Off-The-Track Cup Final have been confirmed.
The third annual Final will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Doug Jennings Park on the Gold Coast as part of the Pacific Fair Magic Millions Polo & Showjumping.
Magic Millions co-owner Katie Page-Harvey and QOTT Chair Dr Christine Johnson have congratulated the finalists from the QOTT Queensland qualifier and confirmed the remaining interstate qualification dates including the inaugural South Australian qualifier.
The QOTT Queensland 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:
- Nicolas Gillard - Red Right Out (Red Right Out)
- Kylie Zabel - Maverick 3MC (All About Rhyming)
- Hugh Buchanan - Its Bandito (Irish Bandit)
- Holly Taunton - Chicago TS (The Big Eater)
- Zoe Carlsson - Jungle Storm (Jungle Storm)
- Wayne Crompton - Double Impact (Double Impact)
- Sarah Weiss - Fifth Element (Way Of Being)
- Zara Wyatt - Lincolnfield Latte (Jacaranda Boy)
- Danielle Hess - Lockheed Lightning (Lockheed Lightning)
- Kelly Slater-Healey - SS Graphite (Knight Star)
“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,” QOTT Queensland Cup qualifier winner Nicolas Gillard said.
“Huge thanks to Racing Queensland and Magic Millions for their continued support of the Queensland 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 also been confirmed:
- South Australia Sunday, August 10 - Mallala SJC Show;
- Victoria Sunday, October 5 - Boneo Park World Cup; and
- 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.
The 2026 QOTT Cup Final prize money pool awarded at the Magic Millions Polo & Showjumping is as follows:
1st | $ 16,000 | 11th | $ 2,800 |
2nd | $ 14,000 | 12th | $ 2,600 |
3rd | $ 12,000 | 13th | $ 2,400 |
4th | $ 10,000 | 14th | $ 2,200 |
5th | $ 8,000 | 15th | $ 2,000 |
6th | $ 6,000 | 16th | $ 1,800 |
7th | $ 4,500 | 17th | $ 1,600 |
8th | $ 4,000 | 18th | $ 1,400 |
9th | $ 3,500 | 19th | $ 1,200 |
10th | $ 3,000 | 20th | $ 1,000 |
“Racing Queensland and Magic Millions committed from day one to continue to expand the Queensland Off-The-Track Cup,” Ms Johnson said.
“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 prize money 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.
“The Queensland Off-The-Track Cup Final prize money pool is $100,000 and takes the overall showjumping prize money pool awarded at the Pacific Fair Magic Millions Polo & Showjumping to a remarkable $1.56 million – the largest prize money pool in Australia,” Katie Page-Harvey said.
“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.
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