J. J. Atkins Explained

Surface:Turf
Class:Group 1
Horse Race:J. J. Atkins
registered as the T.J. Smith Stakes
Location:Eagle Farm Racecourse
Brisbane, Australia
Inaugurated:1893 (as The Claret Stakes)
Race Type:Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Distance:1,600 metres
Track:Right-handed
Qualification:Two year old
Weight:Set Weights
Colts and geldings  - 57 kg
Fillies  - 55 kg
Purse:A$1,000,000 (2024)
Sponsor:Ladbrokes (2022)

The J. J. Atkins, registered as the T.J. Smith Stakes, is a Brisbane Racing Club Group 1 Thoroughbred horse race for two-year-olds run at set weights over a distance of 1600 metres at Eagle Farm Racecourse, Brisbane in June during the Queensland Winter Racing Carnival.[1] Total prizemoney is A$1,000,000.

Due to track reconstruction of Eagle Farm Racecourse for the 2014 - 15 racing season the event was transferred to Doomben Racecourse.[2]

History

The race was long considered the premier two-year-old race of the Brisbane Winter Carnival.It has been renamed several times since its inaugural running as The Claret Stakes.In 1999 the race name was renamed after legendary trainer T.J. Smith. In 2013 the race was once again renamed to honour Queensland trainer Jim Atkins who won every major staying race in the Brisbane area except a QTC Oaks - a race in which he had seven minor placegetters. He won the Brisbane premiership four times.[3]

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Distance

Venue

Winners

† Run in Divisions[48] [49]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Winners and Past Results for The TJ Smith . 7 June 2013. Progroup Racing (Australia). 2012.
  2. Web site: Frustration as fears Eagle Farm's re-opening could be pushed back as late as October . 24 May 2015. 18 January 2015. The Courier Mail. Nathan. Exelby.
  3. Web site: Jim Atkins. 7 June 2013. Queensland History of Racing (Australia). 2012.
  4. Web site: 2024 Result  - Ladbrokes J.J. Atkins (held 15 June 2024) . breednet.com . 3 October 2024.
  5. Web site: 2023 Result  - Ladbrokes J.J. Atkins (held 10 June 2023) . breednet.com. 3 October 2024.
  6. Web site: 2022 Result  - Treasury Brisbane J.J. Atkins (held 11 June 2022). breednet.com. 12 June 2022.
  7. Web site: 2021 Result  - Treasury Brisbane J.J. Atkins (held 12 June 2021). breednet.com. 14 June 2021.
  8. Web site: 2020 Result  - XXXX Dry J.J. Atkins Plate (held 6 June 2020). breednet.com. 6 June 2020.
  9. Web site: 2019 Result  - Magic Millions J.J. Atkins Plate (held 8 June 2019). breednet.com. 8 June 2019.
  10. Web site: 2018 Result  - Jaguar Land Rover J.J. Atkins Plate (held 9 June 2018). breednet.com. 9 June 2018.
  11. Web site: 2017 Result  - Bmw J.J. Atkins (held 10 June 2017). breednet.com. 10 June 2017.
  12. Web site: 2016 Result  - Bmw J.J. Atkins (held 11 June 2016). breednet.com. 11 June 2016.
  13. Web site: 2015 Result  - Bmw J.J. Atkins (held 6 June 2015). breednet.com. 6 June 2015.
  14. Web site: 2014 Result  - Tatts Group J.J. Atkins (held 7 June 2014). breednet.com. 31 May 2015.
  15. Web site: 2013 Result  - Patinack Farm J.J. Atkins (held 8 June 2013). breednet.com. 31 May 2015.
  16. Web site: 2012 Result  - Patinack Farm The T.J. Smith (held 9 June 2012). breednet.com. 31 May 2015.
  17. Web site: 2011 Result  - Patinack Farm T.J. Smith (held 11 June 2011). breednet.com. 31 May 2015.
  18. Web site: 2010 Result  - Racetree T.J. Smith (held 12 June 2010). breednet.com. 31 May 2015.
  19. Web site: 2009 Result  - Racetree T.J. Smith 2yo Plate (held 6 June 2009). breednet.com. 31 May 2015.
  20. Web site: 2008 Result  - T J Smith (held 9 June 2008). breednet.com. 31 May 2015.
  21. Web site: 2007 Result  - T.J. Smith (held 11 June 2007). breednet.com. 31 May 2015.
  22. Web site: 2006 Result  - T.J. Smith Qlty (held 12 June 2006). breednet.com. 31 May 2015.
  23. Web site: 2005 Result  - The T.J. Smith (held 13 June 2005). breednet.com. 31 May 2015.
  24. Web site: 2004 Result  - The T.J. Smith (held 14 June 2004). breednet.com. 31 May 2015.
  25. Web site: 2003 Result  - The T.J. Smith (held 9 June 2003). breednet.com. 31 May 2015.
  26. Web site: 2002 Result  - The T.J. Smith (held 10 June 2002). breednet.com. 31 May 2015.
  27. Web site: 2001 Result  - The T.J. Smith (held 11 June 2001). breednet.com. 31 May 2015.
  28. Web site: 2000 Result  - The T.J. Smith (held 12 June 2000). breednet.com. 31 May 2015.
  29. Web site: 1999 Result  - The T.J. Smith (held 14 June 1999). breednet.com. 31 May 2015.
  30. Web site: 1998 Result  - Q.T.C. Classic (held 8 June 1998). breednet.com. 31 May 2015.
  31. Web site: 1997 Result  - Q.T.C. Classic (held 9 June 1997). breednet.com. 31 May 2015.
  32. Web site: 1996 Result  - Castlemaine Q.T.C. Classic (held 10 June 1996). breednet.com. 31 May 2015.
  33. Web site: 1995 Result  - Castlemaine Q.T.C. Classic (held 12 June 1995). breednet.com. 31 May 2015.
  34. Web site: 1994 Result  - Castlemaine Stks (held 13 June 1994). breednet.com. 31 May 2015.
  35. Web site: 1993 Result  - Castlemaine Stks (held 14 June 1993). breednet.com. 31 May 2015.
  36. Web site: 1992 Result  - Castlemaine Stks (held 8 June 1992). breednet.com. 31 May 2015.
  37. Web site: 1991 Result  - Castlemaine Stks (held 10 June 1991). breednet.com. 31 May 2015.
  38. Web site: 1990 Result  - Castlemaine Stks (held 11 June 1990). breednet.com. 31 May 2015.
  39. Web site: 1989 Result  - Castlemaine Stks (held 12 June 1989). breednet.com. 31 May 2015.
  40. Web site: 1988 Result  - Channel 9 Stks (held 13 June 1988). breednet.com. 31 May 2015.
  41. Web site: 1987 Result  - Castlemaine Stks (held 8 June 1987). breednet.com. 31 May 2015.
  42. Web site: 1986 Result  - Castlemaine Stks (held 9 June 1986). breednet.com. 31 May 2015.
  43. Web site: 1985 Result  - Castlemaine Stks (held 10 June 1985). breednet.com. 31 May 2015.
  44. Web site: 1984 Result  - Castlemaine Stks (held 11 June 1984). breednet.com. 31 May 2015.
  45. Web site: 1983 Result  - Castlemaine Stks (held 13 June 1983). breednet.com. 31 May 2015.
  46. News: Eagle Farm Results (Official 1976 result Race 7 Marlboro Stakes 1600m.). The Sydney Morning Herald. 15 June 1973. 2 June 2013. 16 (column 3–4).
  47. News: Eagle Farm Results (Official 1975 result Race 5 Claret Stakes 1600m.). The Sydney Morning Herald. 17 June 1973. 2 June 2013. 14 (column 3–4).
  48. News: Eagle Farm Results (Official 1973 result Race 2 & 6 Claret Stakes 1600m.). The Sydney Morning Herald. 12 June 1973. 2 June 2013. 14 (column 2–4).
  49. News: Eagle Farm Results (Official 1954 result Race 3 & 4 Claret Stakes 7f). The Cairns Post, Cairns. 21 June 1954. 2 June 2013. Trove Digital News Archive. 2 (column 3).

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