Kingsford Smith Cup Tips & Betting Guide 2026
Kingsford Smith Cup Tips
The Kingsford Smith Cup is one of the premier races during the winter racing carnival but it is not considered a top-tier sprinting race on the entire landscape.
This means unexpected horses can jump up and steal a win in this event.
Blackbook experts proviide our Kingsford Smith Cup betting tips and wagering strategy ahead of the event.
Kingsford Smith Cup Field & Barrier Draw
The field for the Kingsford Smith Cup is confirmed 4-5 days before the race when the confirmed runners are revealed.
Kingsford Smith Cup Bookmaker Offers
The Kingsford Smith Cup is a staple of the Queensland racing scene which means any bookie worth their salt will offer promotions and other bonus bet specials on the race.
The companies below should deliver Kingsford Smith Cup bookmaker offers.
Kingsford Smith Cup Form Guide
The Kingsford Smith Cup can be hard to gauge with the best sprinters sometimes already being turned out after the TJ Smith Stakes.
Still, there are quality sprinters that take to the Kingsford Smith Cup, but finding a winner can be tough in this event.
Our team of experts will deliver a Kingsford Smith Cup form guide prior to the race so check back right here for a detailed betting strategy.
Kingsford Smith Cup History
First held in 1964, the Kingsford Smith Cup is one of Brisbane's best sprinting races.
Inaugurated as the J.T. Delaney Quality Handicap, the race has had a number of names and different distances in its past but the 1300m trip and the Kingsford Smith Cup name were both settled in the last two years.
While the fields in recent years haven't been as strong as they could be, the immortal Black Caviar, Strawberry Road and Apache Cat are all among the winners over the course of the race's 50 year history.
Kingsford Smith Cup Previous Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Joliestar |
| 2024 | I Wish I Win |
| 2023 | Think About It |
| 2022 | Apache Chase |
| 2021 | Vega One |
| 2020 | Race Not Held |
| 2019 | The Bostonian |
| 2018 | Impending |
| 2017 | Clearly Innocent |
| 2016 | Malaguerra |
| 2015 | Hot Snitzel |
| 2014 | Famous Seamous |
| 2013 | Your Song |
| 2012 | Sea Siren |
| 2011 | Black Caviar |
| 2010 | Albert The Fat |
| 2009 | Duporth |
| 2008 | Apache Cat |
| 2007 | Bentley Biscuit |
| 2006 | Gee I Jane |
| 2005 | Spark Of Life |
| 2004 | Thorn Park |
| 2003 | Falvelon |
| 2002 | Lord Essex |
| 2001 | Fritz |
| 2000 | Falvelon |
Kingsford Smith Cup Live Streaming
Punters can live stream the Kingsford Smith Cup at Dabble. The Australian-based bookmakers shows all Australian and New Zealand racing live and all you need to do is have a positive account balance.
For the full guide on how to stream, see our horse racing live streaming guide.
Kingsford Smith Cup FAQs
When is the Kingsford Smith Cup?
The Kingsford Smith Cup runs in late May or early June each year
How long is the Kingsford Smith Cup?
The sprinting contest is run over 1300m.
Where is the Kingsford Smith Cup held?
The Kingsford Smith Cup is held at Eagle Farm, which is located in Brisbane, Australia.
What’s the prize money for the Kingsford Smith Cup?
$700,000 is the total prize pool for the Kingsford Smith Cup.
