Kingsford Smith Cup Tips: Trifecta & First Four

We have expert horse racing tips for the Kingsford Smith Cup at Eagle Farm on Saturday, which is one of the biggest sprint races of the Brisbane Winter Carnival.

It takes place at Race 8 at 3:52pm, and we have a runner-by-runner betting guide available for the big race.

The race features the likes of Jimmysstar, Fangirl, and Napoleonic, and the best Australian betting sites have value odds available!

Best Bet

#1 Jimmysstar @ $5.00

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Best Each Way

#12 Fangirl @ $7.50

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Best Roughie

#14 Splash Back @ $14.00

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Kingsford Smith Cup Tips for Trifecta

Punters should have five runners on their ticket for the Kingsford Smith Cup trifecta. We recommend taking a boxed percentage trifecta. Spend what you want, and the payouts can be massive.

Jimmysstar
Fangirl
Splash Back
Private Eye
Sepals

Kingsford Smith Cup First-Four Tips

We have included seven runners for our Kingsford Smith Cup first-four. Boxing all seven selections for a percentage can still result in a huge payout, and you spend what you want.

Jimmysstar
Fangirl
Splash Back
Private Eye
Sepals
Transatlantic
Headley Grange

Kingsford Smith Cup Runner-By-Runner Guide

1. Jimmysstar (Best Bet) @ $5.00

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He is a different sprinter when getting past 1200m, and the 1300m should be right up his alley after storming home in the 10,000.

Punters get value odds for the loose favourite, who will drop back and finish off strongly again.

2. Rothfire @ $23.00

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A surprise winner of the Doomben 10,000, and it’s tough to know if he’ll be able to repeat that effort. We’re leaning no, as the extra 100m can be telling.

3. Private Eye @ $6.50

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A strong trifecta chance as he should lob into a good position from barrier two. There is solid support at each-way odds, so include him in picks.

4. Another Wil @ $31.00

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His form has tapered off badly this season, and for no real reason. He’s hard to recommend on recent efforts.

5. Desert Lightning @ $27.00

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He comes off a Group 1 win in Adelaide, but this is a different race. His odds have drifted after opening at $19, which is telling.

6. Sepals @ $26.00

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We’re not prepared to drop Sepals from our picks. He is fitter for two runs under his belt, and he’s a nice type on his day.

Given the current odds, he’s going in our first four picks.

7. Transatlantic @ $17.00

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A good run for fourth behind Splash Back in tough conditions fresh up. Hard to line up that form, but he could run into the money with a good trip in transit.

8. Headley Grange @ $14.00

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He is an 11-time winner that is tough to rule out, despite owning no wins or placings in four runs back from a spell.

He could show improvement, as the odds suggest, so keep him handy.

9. Yellow Brick @ $23.00

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He loves Eagle Farm with seven starts for four wins and three placings, but we rate The Archer winner 3-4 lengths behind the best horses in this race.

10. King of Roseau @ $15.00

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His form is excellent with three consecutive wins, but going from Gosford to winning at Group 1 level isn’t easy.

He might need another season under his belt to win races like the Kingsford Smith Cup.

11. Linebacker @ $23.00

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An enigmatic type that had every chance to win last start. He could win, but backing him can be throwing money away.

12. Fangirl (Best Each-Way) @ $7.50

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She was always going to need the fresh up run after an extended layoff. Not much went her way, but she should improve quickly.

James McDonald rides, which is a good indication of how forward she is.

13. Skybird @ $23.00

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She often needs luck in running, and we think her best chances come down the Flemington straight.

14. Splash Back (Best Roughie) @ $14.00

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A lovely sprinter that finished best to score at Eagle Farm last start. She will settle back with Jimmysstar, and they could make their runs together.

The $14 odds are well worth including in picks.

15. Manaal @ $46.00

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Her first two runs this prep were good, but she was left flat-footed last time out, so we can’t recommend her on that effort.

16. Napoleonic @ $14.00

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A good run for third in the 10,000, but McDonald has jumped off. That’s concerning, and he’s not suited at the weights as a 3YO.

17. Von Hauke @ $126.00

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A last-start winner, but he’s not a Group 1 contender.

18. Grafterburners @ $20.00

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First horse beaten in the 10,000, and there weren’t any excuses. He’s better than that, but he needs luck to get a run.

19. Sixties @ $26.00

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A three-time winner this prep, but the colt is another runner needing a few scratchings to get a run.

20. Zou Sensation @ $101.00

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Big odds and we can’t see him making an impact.

21. Wodeton @ $61.00

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Running out of chances to prove his worth at this level.

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Daryl Curnow

After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

Daryl's tips have been featured on various websites around the world before joining the GoBet team. When he's not working, Daryl tries to avoid making bogeys on the golf course.