Gollan put his leading Millions hope on what has proven a successful path.

Kentucky’s Stonestreet Farm stepped up its investment in the Australian industry at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale at the Gold Coast on Wednesday by purchasing the Group One winner Bounding for $1.9 million.

Trainer Kelso Wood believes progressive two-year-old Nikitas will be improved for his third career run in Saturday’s Magic Millions Classic.

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Snitzel colt Nikitas, a half brother to Oaks winner Jameka, blew open the Magic Millions Classic picture with a classy debut win at Doomben on Saturday.