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Kingsford-Smith Cup 2025 Betting Tips - Kimochi is value
The 2025 Kingsford-Smith Cup at Eagle Farm features a competitive field for the 1300m weight-for-age race. Kimochi, despite a recent setback, is a strong contender, known for her impressive Group 1 win. Joliestar is another favorite, well-prepared after a notable performance in the All Aged Stakes. The event promises an exciting face-off with today's finest thoroughbreds. Bets suggest Kimochi as a sturdy pick for each way, while Joliestar leads the odds as favorite to win.
- The Kingsford-Smith Cup features a competitive 1300m race under weight-for-age conditions
- Kimochi is a solid each-way contender despite a recent setback
- With the strongest form, Joliestar is a deserving favourite
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Kimochi can atone in the Kingsford-Smith Cup. (Getty)
One of three Group 1's on Saturday's Eagle Farm meeting is the Kingsford-Smith Cup and a strong field will contest this 1300m event, which is run under weight-for-age conditions.
- 2025 Kingsford-Smith Cup Tips
- 2025 Kingsford-Smith Cup - Field & Odds
Joliestar is favourite to win the 2025 Kingsford-Smith Cup, with $2.80 her quote via EliteBet
2025 Kingsford-Smith Cup Tips
2025 Kingsford-Smith Cup Best Bet - Kimochi
She can be forgiven for her last start failure when third-up in the All Aged Stakes, as Kimochi pulled up lame in both the off-foreleg and near-hind leg.
The Gary Portelli-trained mare has been very honest over the journey and she recorded a much-deserved Group 1 win deep into her last campaign.
Kimochi beat a tidy field in that Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes triumph, with Another Wil, Southport Tycoon, Charm Stone, Jimmysstar and War Machine among the beaten brigade.
After catching the eye late over five furlongs on return, Kimochi was brave in the TJ Smith Stakes, where the four-year-old stuck on despite a wide run.
2025 Kingsford-Smith Next Best Bet - Joliestar
If you swap her run with Jimmysstar, then Joliestar arguably wins the All Aged Stakes and she's been kept on the fresh side for this assignment.
Sunshine In Paris and Antino (subsequent Group 1 winners) have both been produced from the All Aged Stakes, so she brings the best form for the Kingsford-Smith.
The Chris Waller-trained mare is often effective fresh (she was quiet in a recent trial) and after a lean patch, this stable has found some form this week.
The wet conditions would've hurt her chances last Saturday and the postponement suits Joliestar, who is more effective on firmer ground.
2025 Kingsford-Smith Cup - Field & Odds
| No | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giga Kick | Clayon Douglas | Mark Zahra | 10 | 59kg | $4.20 |
| 2 | Private Eye | Joseph Pride | 7 | 59kg | scr | |
| 3 | Rothfire | Robert Heathcote | Tim Clark | 5 | 59kg | $18 |
| 4 | Golden Mile | James Cummings | Jason Collett | 14 | 59kg | $26 |
| 5 | Zarastro | Tony Gollan | Angela Jones | 9 | 59kg | $20 |
| 6 | Payline | Chris & Corey Munce | Tommy Berry | 12 | 59kg | $19 |
| 7 | Libertad | Annabel & Rob Archibald | Jamie Mott | 8 | 59kg | $34 |
| 8 | Rise At Dawn (NZ) | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Ethan Brown | 1 | 59kg | $16 |
| 9 | Democracy Manifest | Chris Waller | Kerrin McEvoy | 2 | 59kg | $41 |
| 10 | Joliestar | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 13 | 57kg | $2.80 |
| 11 | Kimochi | Gary Portelli | Craig Williams | 3 | 57kg | $11 |
| 12 | Benedetta | Jason Warren | Jamie Melham | 6 | 57kg | $7 |
| 13 | Bosustow | Annabel & Rob Archibald | Joshua Parr | 4 | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 14 | Ameena | Anthony & Sam Freedman | 11 | 55kg | scr |
Odds courtesy of EliteBet & correct on 04/06/2025.
Verdict
Our tips for the 2025 Kingsford-Smith Cup are:
Kimochi
Each Way
$11.00 - 5 Units
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Joliestar
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$2.80 - 3 Units
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