Get ready for the exhilarating 2024 Kingsford-Smith Cup, where the best of the best in thoroughbred racing converge for an unforgettable showdown! This prestigious Group 1 race, held annually at Eagle Farm Racecourse, promises a thrilling spectacle of speed, strategy, and sheer equine excellence. Witness top jockeys and their majestic steeds battle it out over 1300 meters for a share of the illustrious prize.

Mark your calendars and join us for a day of heart-pounding action, glamorous fashion, and unparalleled excitement at the Kingsford-Smith Cup – the crown jewel of Brisbane’s racing season! Don’t miss your chance to be part of racing history!

Runners

1. I WISH I WIN (NZ) – TJ Smith Stakes winner. Third-up and won third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 13 at Randwick in the G1 T J Smith on April 6 over 1200m, on rain affected going; neck behind Chain Of Lightning with 58.5kg at $4. Second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Doomben in the G1 Doomben 10,000 on May 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; nose behind Bella Nipotina carrying 58.5kg at $2.10. Has the ability to take this out.
2. THINK ABOUT IT – Stradbroke Handicap winner. Comes off a 56 day let-up. Last start sat on the pace before fading 11th of 19 at Randwick in the G1 Doncaster on April 6 over 1600m, in the wet; 3 len behind Celestial Legend with 57kg at $21. The race before that 5th of 18 at Rosehill in the G1 Geo Ryder on March 23 over 1500m, 2 len behind Veight with 59kg at $4.50. Hard to beat if he brings his A-game.
3. TUVALU – Group 1 winner. Second run back. First-up after five months won by 1.3 len at Warrnambool LR Wangoom May 1 over 1200m in soft going defeating It’sourtime carrying 61.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Feehan on September 9 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Pinstriped carrying 59kg at $4. Fitter and worth including.
4. UNCOMMON JAMES – Third-up and won third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 14 at Rosehill in the G1 The Galaxy on March 23 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Zapateo carrying 55.5kg at $9. Second-up sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at this track in the G2 Victory Stakes on May 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Antino carrying 58.5kg at $3.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
5. ANTINO (NZ) – Group 2 winner. Second run back. First-up after six months was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.1 len at this track G2 Victory Stakes May 4 over 1200m in soft going defeating Wee Nessy carrying 58.5kg at $4. Previously second-up won by a long-neck at Sandown-Hillside G3 Sand Stks October 1 over 1500m defeating Here To Shock with 58kg at $1.30. Saves his best for this track and is a leading contender.
6. CEPHEUS (GB) – Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 12th of 18 at Rosehill in the G1 Geo Ryder March 23 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Veight carrying 59kg at $101. Previously first up; ran last of 11 at Randwick in the G3 Liverpool March 2 over 1300m, soft track; 9 len behind Phearson with 60kg at $26. Hard to have.
7. OSIPENKO (NZ) – First-up. Finished off last preparation 12th of 20 at Randwick in the G2 Ingham December 9 over 1600m, 5 len behind Loch Eagle carrying 57.5kg at $14. Previously first up; fifth of 16 at Randwick in the G1 Winx Stks August 19 over 1400m, soft track; 1.2 len behind Fangirl carrying 58.5kg at $21. Prefer others.
8. FREEDOM RALLY – Third-up and won third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 11 at Sunshine Coast in the LR Atc Cup on May 11 over 1200m, in the wet; 0.7 len behind At Witz End carrying 55kg at $3.80. Second-up 2nd of 15 at Doomben in the G3 Brc Sprint on May 25 over 1350m, slow going nose behind Here To Shock with 54kg at $4.50. Draw no help to chances.
9. BELLA NIPOTINA – Doomben 10,000 winner. At the latest run won by a nose at Doomben G1 Doomben 10,000 May 18 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating I Wish I Win with 56.5kg at $7. Before that 4th of 14 at Ascot Quokka on April 20 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Overpass with 56.5kg at $8.50. Big chance again.
10. IN SECRET – Newmarket Handicap winner. Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first-up. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at Flemington in the G1 Vrc Stakes November 11 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Imperatriz with 56.5kg at $3.50. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at Randwick in the G3 Concorde September 2 over 1000m, soft track; a neck behind Remarque with 58.5kg at $4. Definite top-three contender.
11. MAGIC TIME – All Aged Stakes winner. Resumes off a 42 day let-up. Last start came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Randwick G1 All Aged April 20 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Amenable with 57kg at $6.50. The run before that 7th of 13 at Randwick in the G1 T J Smith on April 6 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.1 len behind Chain Of Lightning carrying 56.5kg at $10. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
12. ESPIONA – Coolmore Classic winner. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Doomben in the G1 Doomben 10,000 on May 18 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind Bella Nipotina with 56.5kg at $5. The start before that 7th of 13 at Randwick in the G1 All Aged on April 20 over 1400m, in the wet; 8 len behind Magic Time carrying 57kg at $5.50. Will be winding up strongly.

Our tips!

Doomben 10,000 winner BELLA NIPOTINA (9) wound up strongly to win last time out at Doomben over 1200m. Will be working into the finish. All Aged Stakes winner MAGIC TIME (11) made considerable ground to win last time out at Randwick over 1400m. Should be finding the line. Coolmore Classic winner ESPIONA (12) finished off strongly when beaten one length last time at Doomben. Likely for a place. TJ Smith Stakes winner I WISH I WIN (1) is third up. Nearly snapped up a win when second last time at Doomben. Don’t underestimate. Group 1 winner TUVALU (3) took control a long way from home last start when he scored a stylish win at Warrnambool.

Tips: (9)-(11)-(12)-(1)-(3)