Staging: Sports & Recreation Trends: Jan 18 - Australia (5 stories)
Sunday, 18 Jan 2026
Here is your Weekly summary for Sports & Recreation across Australia for Mon 12th January - Sun 18th January 2026
Six Of Wands is making waves in the racing scene, poised for a potential third consecutive victory as he returns as a four-year-old. Meanwhile, Chris Waller continues his dominance at Wyong, securing the $500,000 Lakes Mile with Chica Mojito, reinforcing his status in the industry.
At the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale, a Frankel colt made headlines by fetching $2 million, marking a significant moment in the event. As anticipation builds for the Magic Millions 2yo Classic, the Munce team is preparing their contenders, while Future History's participation in the January Cup remains uncertain, pending weather conditions.
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Sports News Australia • 15 Jan 2026, 3:29am
Waving Wand over another win at Ipswich races
Six Of Wands took six starts to shed his maiden tag, but his return as a four-year-old has him on the brink of a third straight win when he steps … The post Waving Wand over another win at Ipswich races first appeared on Sports News Australia.
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Sports News Australia • 10 Jan 2026, 6:56am
Chris Waller wins Wyong feature The Lakes again
Chris Waller has again claimed Wyong’s January feature, with the consistent Chica Mojito landing the $500,000 Lakes Mile. Waller also won the inaugural running of the 1600-metre event in 2025 … The post Chris Waller wins Wyong feature The Lakes again first appeared on Sports News Australia.
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Sports News Australia • 13 Jan 2026, 9:19am
Frankel filly stars on Day 1 at Magic Millions Gold Coast 2026
A blue-blooded Frankel colt became the first seven-figure headline act of this year’s Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale, reaching $2 million before Coolmore’s Tom Magnier won the battle for … The post Frankel filly stars on Day 1 at Magic Millions Gold Coast 2026 first appeared on Sports News Australia.
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Sports News Australia • 11 Jan 2026, 5:10am
Munce team is zipped and set for Magic Millions 2026 Day
While two of the top four chances in the Magic Millions 2yo Classic market showcased their credentials at the Gold Coast on Saturday, two others took a lower-profile path, including … The post Munce team is zipped and set for Magic Millions 2026 Day first appeared on Sports News Australia.
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Sports News Australia • 15 Jan 2026, 9:07am
Future History on weather watch ahead of January Cup 2026
Ciaron Maher will wait on conditions before making a final call on whether Future History lines up in Saturday’s Listed January Cup (2000m) at Rosehill. The eight-year-old gelding arrives in … The post Future History on weather watch ahead of January Cup 2026 first appeared on Sports News Australia.
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