Despite being the least experienced runner in the field, Unit Five has claimed the $3 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic at the Gold Coast.

Prepared by Ciaron Maher, the $8 chance was expertly guided by Thomas Stockdale and proved too strong late.

The son of Supido edged out stablemate Tornado Valley ($4.40) by a length, with By Choice ($11) just a short half-head away in third.

Unit Five had just one start under his belt before Saturday, having won on debut at Caulfield with Stockdale aboard.

Purchased for only $80,000 as a yearling, the colt has now banked more than $1.8 million in prizemoney.

“It all comes down to your team and your staff,” Maher said.

“My brother Dec, it has been fantastic for him to have a stable here and let me stay in it and utilise his staff and his knowledge. A lot of credit has to go to him.”

Maher was unconcerned by the colt’s lack of experience.

“History is history, it is just about presenting the horse,” Maher said.

“They are only very young and still on the up.”

Maher also praised his jockey.

“Tommy Stockdale, unbelievable. Beautiful ride, he made the right choices,” he said.

The victory capped a memorable day for Stockdale.

“My wife back home, she’s heavily pregnant with our first child,” Stockdale said.

“I’ll be home soon baby. Let’s just hope she wasn’t jumping around too much.”