TJ Smith Stakes 2021 Tips & Betting Advice

One of Australia's best sprint races, the TJ Smith Stakes is a short course race steeped in Sydney history.

Worth $2.5 million, the TJ Smith is one of the most highly sought after prizes on the autumn racing calendar.

TJ Smith Stakes Information

DateSat 03 Apr, 2021
Race Time05:35
RacecourseRandwick
Race Distance1200 metres
ConditionsWeight-for-age
StatusGroup 1
Prize Money$2,500,000

TJ Smith Stakes 2021 Betting Odds

Horse	Odds
Bivouac	$8
Exceedance	$8
Nature Strip	$8
Santa Ana Lane	$8
Pierata	$9
Libertini	$11
Standout	$11
Aethero	$26
Alizee	$26
Brutal	$26
California Zimbol	$26
Classique Legend	$26

TJ Smith Stakes 2021 Bookie Offers

TJ Smith Stakes bookie offers are almost always offered by the corporate bookmakers who should offer their customers plenty of cash back opportunities.

TJ Smith Stakes 2021 Free Bets

Australian online bookmakers are unable to offer TJ Smith Stakes free bets but keep an eye out with your bookmaker to see if any promotions are offered on Sydney's premier mile event.

TJ Smith Stakes History

The TJ Smith Stakes isn't the oldest horse race as run as part of the Championships, but the sprint race has already made a strong impression on the racing scene.

First run and won in 1997 by Mahogany, a number of the finest sprinters in Australia have taken out this event including Chautauqua, Black Caviar and the unforgettable Takeover Target.

The race gained Group One status in 2005 and today the race is worth $2.5 million.

TJ Smith Stakes 2021 Field

We will have the full TJ Smith Stakes field here once the competitors are finalised.

TJ Smith Stakes 2021 Form Guide

There are two key races that lead into the TJ Smith Stakes.

The Galaxy is a Group One 1100m race is run on Golden Slipper day, giving the exempt winner the ideal two week break into the TJ Smith, while the Challenge Stakes, run over the five furlongs on Royal Randwick Guineas Day this Group Two weight for age event is a lead-up event for Sydney sprinters who have aspirations of contesting the TJ Smith on Day One of The Championships.

TJ Smith Stakes Previous Winners

Year	Winner
2020	Nature Strip
2019	Santa Ana Lane
2018	Trapeze Artist
2017	Chautauqua
2016	Chautauqua
2015	Chautauqua
2014	Lankan Rupee
2013	Black Caviar
2012	Master Of Design
2011	Black Caviar
2010	Melito
2009	Takeover Target
2008	Apache Cat
2007	Bentley Biscuit
2006	Red Oog
2005	Shamekha
2004	Dilly Dally
2003	Spinning Hill
2002	Phoenix Park
2001	Century Kid
2000	Shy Hero

TJ Smith Stakes 2021 Live Streaming

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TJ Smith Stakes Fixtures

The TJ Smith Stakes fixture is below. These are subject to change.

Race 1: Widden Kindergarden Stakes

Race 2: Carbine Club Stakes

Race 3: Adrian Knox Stakes

Race 4: Country Championships Final

Race 5: Chairman's Quality

Race 6: Inglis' Sires

Race 7: Australian Derby

Race 8: TJ Smith Stakes

Race 9: Doncaster Mile

Race 10: PJ Bell Stakes

TJ Smith Stakes 2021 Barrier Draw

We will update this page as soon as the TJ Smith Stakes barrier draw becomes available.

TJ Smith Stakes 2020 Result

1st - Nature Strip

2nd - Santa Ana Lane

3rd - Redzel

Nature Strip stormed to a brilliant win in the 2020 TJ Smith Stakes (Getty Images)

TJ Smith Stakes 2021 Bet Of The Day

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TJ Smith Social News

To get all the TJ Smith Stakes social media information take a look at our links below.

Racing NSW - https://www.racingNSW.com.au/

Racing NSW Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Racingnswnews/

Racing Victoria Twitter - https://twitter.com/racing_nsw

TJ Smith Stakes FAQ

When is the 2021 TJ Smith Stakes?

The TJ Smith Stakes is the premier sprint race of the opening day of the Championships and is the ninth race on the card.
In 2020 the TJ Smith Stakes falls on Saturday, April 3, 2021.

How can I bet on the 2021 TJ Smith Stakes?

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Who should I bet on in the 2021 TJ Smith Stakes?

Our racing experts will provide you with the best TJ Smith Stakes 2021 betting tips when the race is approaching.

What race is the TJ Smith Stakes on the program?

The TJ Smith Stakes is the third last race on day one of the Championships and the final Group One race of the day, making it the eighth event on the card.

What track hosts the TJ Smith Stakes?

The Championships is held annually at Royal Randwick racecourse, which is located in Sydney Australia.

Who won the 2020 TJ Smith Stakes?

The TJ Smith Stakes in 2020 was taken out by superstar sprinter Nature Strip from Santa Ana Lane and Redzel.

What is the prize money of the TJ Smith Stakes?

The total prize pool for the TJ Smith Stakes is $2.5 million.
It is one of the richest sprint races in Australia.

What distance is the TJ Smith Stakes?

The TJ Smith Stakes is a 1200m race that is held every year at Royal Randwick racecourse in Sydney.

Has any horse has won the TJ Smith Stakes multiple times?

Chautauqua has won this race a record three times while the superstar mare Black Caviar has two wins to her name.

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