TJ Smith Stakes 2021 Barrier Draw & Final Field
- The barrier draw has been conducted for the 2021 TJ Smith Stakes
- This Group One will be contested on Saturday, April 10 at Randwick
- Full field available below
Can Nature Strip record back-to-back TJ Smith wins? (Getty)
Following a disappointing Spring Carnival, Nature Strip has returned to form this preparation, recording a first-up win in the Lightning Stakes down the Flemington straight before a narrow defeat in the Challenge Stakes.
Winning the 2020 TJ Smith Stakes, the six-year-old has drawn barrier five in a bid for back-to-back victories in this Group One.
Defeating Nature Strip in track record time (Randwick 1000m) in that Challenge Stakes was Eduardo (barrier eight) who is in career best form with a dominant display in The Galaxy on Golden Slipper Day.
Star Godolphin four-year-old Bivoauc (barrier two) has been freshened-up following a fourth-place finish in the Canterbury Stakes on March 6.
The March 26 trial at Randwick was a little inconclusive from the three-time Group One winner.
Last start William Reid Stakes winner Masked Crusader (barrier seven) and three-year-old filly September Run (barrier 11) are also in the final field for the 2021 TJ Smith Stakes.
TJ Smith Stakes 2021 Barriers & Final Field
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bivouac | James Cummings | Hugh Bowman | 2 | 58.5kg | $6 |
| 2 | Nature Strip | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 5 | 58.5kg | $3.70 |
| 3 | Eduardo | Joseph Pride | Brenton Avdulla | 8 | 58.5kg | $4.50 |
| 4 | Zoutori | Matthew Ellerton & Simon Zahra | Luke Currie | 10 | 58.5kg | $26 |
| 5 | Masked Crusader | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | Kerrin McEvoy | 7 | 58.5kg | $8 |
| 6 | Dirty Work | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | Damian Lane | 9 | 58.5kg | $26 |
| 7 | Order Of Command | Danny O'Brien | Damien Oliver | 6 | 58.5kg | $61 |
| 8 | Eleven Eleven | Gregory Hickman | Keagan Latham | 3 | 58.5kg | $26 |
| 9 | Libertini | Anthony Cummings | Tommy Berry | 1 | 56.5kg | $11 |
| 10 | Haut Brion Her | Chris Waller | Jamie Kah | 4 | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 11 | September Run | Chris Waller | Craig Williams | 11 | 54.5kg | $14 |
Odds courtesy of Neds & correct at 1.40pm on 06/04/2021.
TJ Smith Stakes 2021 FAQs
When is the TJ Smith Stakes in 2021?
The 2021 TJ Smith Stakes is scheduled to run on Saturday, April 10.
What distance is the TJ Smith Stakes?
The TJ Smith Stakes is run over a distance of 1200 metres.
How can I live stream the TJ Smith Stakes?
Visit our live streaming hub for all the information on how to live stream the TJ Smith Stakes and all other Australian horse races.
Where is the TJ Smith Stakes held?
The TJ Smith Stakes is held at the Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney.
Who won the 2020 TJ Smith Stakes?
Nature Strip won the 2020 TJ Smith Stakes.
What is the TJ Smith Stakes worth?
The TJ Smith Stakes is worth a total of $2,500,000.
$1,450,000 of that goes to the winner.
