Racing Queensland is saddened to learn of the passing of one of the state’s greatest sires, Sequalo, who died yesterday.

Queenslander Missy Longstocking has attracted plenty of betting interest in the lead-up to Saturday’s $2m Magic Millions Classic despite fitness queries hanging over the Liam Birchley-trained filly.

Unsighted since his resounding debut win in the first Leg of the Aushorse Golden Horseshoe seven-race two-year-old series last February, the Theo Kieser-trained Griffin finally resurfaces for his racing comeback on Friday night.