There’s something of an art to riding a horse like Pride Of Jenni.

It has been a fascinating couple of years for Robbie Dolan as he has combined his riding career with a singing career after a stint on The Voice.

While most eyes will be focused on the Magic Millions at the Gold Coast this month, Toowoomba’s father and daughter training partnership of Tony and Maddysen Sears plan to head across the ditch with Beau Dazzler for $1 million Karaka Millions at Ellerslie on January 27.

Trainer Rob Heathcote is bracing for an emotional long weekend as his two Group 1 winners Rothfire and Startantes bid for Magic Millions starts at the Gold Coast on January 13.

A strong work ethic is something Zac Wadick learned from one of the great producers of star apprentices in recent times and he knows that’s what is required if he's going to make his mark when he joins the Brad Widdup stable after Christmas.