TJ Smith Stakes 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 04 Apr, 2020
- RacecourseRandwick
- Race Distance1200 metres
- ConditionsWeight-for-age
- StatusGroup 1
- Prize Money$2,500,000
TJ Smith Stakes 2020 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 |
Odds provided by Sportsbet and were correct on February 11 at 3pm AEDT
TJ Smith Stakes 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 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 Field
We will have the full TJ Smith Stakes field here once the competitors are finalised.
TJ Smith Stakes 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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 Barrier Draw
We will update this page as soon as the TJ Smith Stakes barrier draw becomes available.
TJ Smith Stakes 2019 Result
1st - Santa Ana Lane
2nd - Osbourne Bulls
3rd - Sunlight
TJ Smith Stakes Bet Of The Day
Check back in the build up to the race for our TJ Smith Stakes bet of the day.
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 2020 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 4, 2020.
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 2019 TJ Smith Stakes?
The TJ Smith Stakes in 2019 was taken out by superstar sprinter Santa Ana Lane from Osbourne Bulls and Sunlight.
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.
