The JJ Atkins, formerly called The TJ Smith, is the premier event for two-year-olds at the annual Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival. Traditionally held on the highly anticipated Stradbroke Handicap Day in June at Eagle Farm Racecourse, this Group 1 race is run over a middle distance of 1600m under set weight conditions. Worth $600,000 it is one of the most lucrative races conducted during the carnival and shares the day with a host of other Group status races including the $1.5 million Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap (1400m), Group 1 Queensland Derby (2400m) and the Group 2 Brisbane Cup (2400m).
The 2017 JJ Atkins and other Stradbroke Handicap Day races were moved from Eagle Farm to Doomben Racecourse.
There are a number of quality races the two-year-old runners in the JJ Atkins field may have contested earlier including the Group 2 BRC Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) a fortnight before. The BRC Sires Produce Stakes / JJ Atkins is a popular betting double at the carnival and horses that have won both races include Sizzling (2012), Pressday (2010), Lovely Jubly (2002), Juanmo (2001), Al Mansour (1997), Anthems (1996), Mahogany (1993) and Slight Chance (1992).
Many J.J. Atkins winners and placegetters will continue on to bigger and better races later in their careers.
The 2017 JJ Atkins ran on Saturday June 10.
| JJ Atkins 2017 | |
|---|---|
| Date: | Saturday June 10, 2017 |
| Track: | Eagle Farm Racecourse |
| Distance: | 1600m |
| Conditions: | 2YOs – Set Weights |
| Status: | Group 1 |
| Prize Money: | $600,000 |
| Inaugurated: | 1897 |
2017 JJ Atkins Results
- 1st: #3 Capital Gain
- 2nd: #14 Aloisia
- 3rd: #1 Taking Aim
See below for the full JJ Atkins 2017 Results & Finishing Order, the two-years-old mile classic won in a huge upset by the Paul Butterworth-trained Capital Gain who arrived late with a barnstorming win down the outside to defeat Ciaron Maher’s lightly-raced filly Aloisia.
| Place | # | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Margin | Br. | Wgt. | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | CAPITAL GAIN | Paul Butterworth | Jim Byrne | – | 5 | 57kg | $19 |
| 2 | 14 | ALOISIA (NZ) | Ciaron Maher | Mark Zahra | 0.3L | 6 | 55kg | $17 |
| 3 | 1 | TAKING AIM | Peter & Paul Snowden | Hugh Bowman | 1.1L | 13 | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 4 | 6 | MISHANI BULLITT | Chris Anderson | Brad Stewart | 1.3L | 7 | 57kg | $151 |
| 5 | 10 | SAMBRO | Chris Waller | Tommy Berry | 1.5L | 10 | 57kg | $18 |
| 6 | 11 | LORD CECIL | Paul Messara | Craig Williams | 1.7L | 11 | 57kg | $26 |
| 7 | 5 | PIERATA | Gregory Hickman | Corey Brown | 2.1L | 14 | 57kg | $21 |
| 8 | 4 | EMINENT | David Vandyke | Michael Cahill | 2.6L | 3 | 57kg | $71 |
| 9 | 9 | UP TRUMPZ | Joe Cleary | Noel Callow | 2.8L | 12 | 57kg | $91 |
| 10 | 13 | MELODY BELLE (NZ) | Stephen Autridge & Jamie Richards | Damian Lane | 3L | 9 | 55kg | $1.75F |
| 11 | 2 | TANGLED | Chris Waller | Kerrin McEvoy | 3.1L | 1 | 57kg | $10 |
| 12 | 12 | MAGNUFIGHTER | Gary Duncan | Jeff Lloyd | 4.4L | 4 | 57kg | $91 |
| 13 | 15 | SILKY BROWN | Bryan & Daniel Guy | Larry Cassidy | 6.2L | 8 | 55kg | $61 |
| 14 | 7 | CHARLIE CHAP | Mike Van Gestel | Damian Browne | 6.3L | 2 | 57kg | $51 |
| – | 8 | QIJI PHOENIX | Donna Logan & Chris Gibbs | Leith Innes | – | 0 | – | – |
2017 JJ Atkins Betting Odds
The top JJ Atkins 2017 odds and Group 1 Brisbane racing odds provided by Ladbrokes.com.au will be available below as soon as released.
2017 JJ Atkins Form Guide
Read our comprehensive 2017 JJ Atkins Form Guide & Betting Preview now.
2017 JJ Atkins Field
The two-year-olds in the JJ Atkins field traditionally come off a lead-up run in Brisbane earlier during the winter with the BRC Sires’ Produce Stakes the key preparatory run into the Group 1 mile feature. Interstate raiders also make-up a bulk of the JJ Atkins field each year and have a high strike rate beating home the local youngsters.
The official 2017 JJ Atkins Field & Barriers will be out on Wednesday June 7, 2017 and published in full below.
The 2017 JJ Atkins Field is now out and the runaway BRC Sires’ Produce Stakes winning filly from New Zealand Melody Belle is the one to beat in barrier nine with Opie Bosson to ride the flying visitor.
| # | Form (Last 10) | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3220×12 | TAKING AIM | Peter & Paul Snowden | Hugh Bowman | 13 | 57kg |
| 2 | 4×5110 | TANGLED | Chris Waller | Kerrin McEvoy | 1 | 57kg |
| 3 | 5124225 | CAPITAL GAIN | Paul Butterworth | Jim Byrne | 5 | 57kg |
| 4 | 4×11270 | EMINENT | David Vandyke | Michael Cahill | 3 | 57kg |
| 5 | 413 | PIERATA | Gregory Hickman | Corey Brown | 14 | 57kg |
| 6 | 3256×210 | MISHANI BULLITT | Chris Anderson | Brad Stewart | 7 | 57kg |
| 7 | 456×15337 | CHARLIE CHAP | Mike Van Gestel | Damian Browne | 2 | 57kg |
| 8 | 1117 | QIJI PHOENIX | Donna Logan & Chris Gibbs | Leith Innes | 15 | 57kg |
| 9 | 32×31511 | UP TRUMPZ | Joe Cleary | Noel Callow | 12 | 57kg |
| 10 | 4×4313 | SAMBRO | Chris Waller | Tommy Berry | 10 | 57kg |
| 11 | 136 | LORD CECIL | Paul Messara | Craig Williams | 11 | 57kg |
| 12 | 5×153 | MAGNUFIGHTER | Gary Duncan | Jeff Lloyd | 4 | 57kg |
| 13 | 1381×11 | MELODY BELLE (NZ) | Stephen Autridge & Jamie Richards | Opie Bosson | 9 | 55kg |
| 14 | 52×1 | ALOISIA (NZ) | Ciaron Maher | Mark Zahra | 6 | 55kg |
| 15 | 84×814 | SILKY BROWN | Bryan & Daniel Guy | Tye Angland | 8 | 55kg |
2017 JJ Atkins First Acceptances
First acceptances for the JJ Atkins 2017 are taken on Wednesday May 31, 2017 and will be published in full below once released by Racing Queensland.
The 2017 JJ Atkins First Acceptances officially attracted 19 two-year-olds, but the ultra-impressive BRC Sires’ Produce Stakes winning filly Melody Belle will be a late entry for the mile classic and is firm favourite in the futures betting at Ladbrokes.com.au.
| # | Form (Last 10) | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Ballot | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3220×12 | TAKING AIM | C | 2 | Peter & Paul Snowden | 1 | 57kg |
| 2 | 4×5110 | TANGLED | C | 2 | Chris Waller | 2 | 57kg |
| 3 | 263×111 | PARDOE | C | 2 | Tony Sears | 3 | 57kg |
| 4 | 52×1 | ALOISIA (NZ) | F | 2 | Ciaron Maher | 4 | 55kg |
| 5 | 5124225 | CAPITAL GAIN | G | 2 | Paul Butterworth | 5 | 57kg |
| 6 | 4×11270 | EMINENT | C | 2 | David Vandyke | 6 | 57kg |
| 7 | 413 | PIERATA | C | 2 | Gregory Hickman | 7 | 57kg |
| 8 | 3256×210 | MISHANI BULLITT | C | 2 | Chris Anderson | 8 | 57kg |
| 9 | 1117 | QIJI PHOENIX | C | 2 | Donna Logan & Chris Gibbs | 9 | 57kg |
| 10 | 456×1533 | CHARLIE CHAP | G | 2 | Mike Van Gestel | 10 | 57kg |
| 11 | 6100 | NOBLE HUSSLER | G | 2 | Liam Birchley | 11 | 57kg |
| 12 | 4×4313 | SAMBRO | C | 2 | Chris Waller | 12 | 57kg |
| 13 | 236×5713 | LEGAL GIRL | F | 2 | Clarry Conners | 13 | 55kg |
| 14 | 32×3151 | UP TRUMPZ | G | 2 | Joe Cleary | 14 | 57kg |
| 15 | 136 | LORD CECIL | G | 2 | Paul Messara | 15 | 57kg |
| 16 | 4215 | SNITZEPEG | C | 2 | Darren Weir | 16 | 57kg |
| 17 | 84×81 | SILKY BROWN | F | 2 | Bryan & Daniel Guy | 17 | 55kg |
| 18 | 5×15 | MAGNUFIGHTER | C | 2 | Gary Duncan | 18 | 57kg |
| 19 | 450 | HOLBROOK (NZ) | G | 2 | Scott Morrisey | 19 | 57kg |
2017 JJ Atkins Nominations
The early JJ Atkins 2017 nominations close on May 3, 2017 followed by the JJ Atkins first acceptances on May 31, 2017 and will be available right here as soon as announced by Racing Queensland.
The 2017 JJ Atkins Nominations attracted 115 two-year-olds including the undefeated New Zealand raider Qiji Phoenix looking to go back-to-back for the Kiwi raiders in the race after the success of Sacred Elixir last year.
| # | Form (Last 10) | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 226 | ABERRO | C | 2 | Matt Laurie |
| 2 | – | ADSUM | C | 2 | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes |
| 3 | 43x | AFRICAN RAINBOW | F | 2 | Bjorn Baker |
| 4 | 42x653x | ALL TOO HUIYING | C | 2 | Gary Moore |
| 5 | 0 | ALL TOO SWEET | G | 2 | John Sargent |
| 6 | – | ALLOYE | C | 2 | Brian McGrath |
| 7 | 52x | ALOISIA (NZ) | F | 2 | Ciaron Maher |
| 8 | 333×3 | AMERICAN GENIUS | C | 2 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig |
| 9 | – | ANGEL’S BOY | C | 2 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
| 10 | 6 | ARISTOCAT | C | 2 | Stuart Kendrick |
| 11 | 1630x | ARRESTAR | C | 2 | Matthew Dunn |
| 12 | – | BABY BACK SHAK (NZ) | C | 2 | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes |
| 13 | – | BEZZINA | C | 2 | Chris Waller |
| 14 | 2×342 | BIDWEE | C | 2 | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes |
| 15 | – | BLACKMAILER | C | 2 | Brian Smith |
| 16 | 1 | BLONDE INTUITION | F | 2 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
| 17 | – | BOLD MISSILE | C | 2 | Henry Dwyer |
| 18 | 54x | BULL MARKET | C | 2 | Peter & Paul Snowden |
| 19 | 6 | BULLET SHOT | C | 2 | Peter & Paul Snowden |
| 20 | 5×1 | CABIN FEVER | F | 2 | Gillian Heinrich & Ben Rodgers |
| 21 | 51242 | CAPITAL GAIN | G | 2 | Paul Butterworth |
| 22 | 12 | CASINO FOURTEEN | C | 2 | Greg Eurell |
| 23 | 8x3x2 | CHAIN OF FOOLS | F | 2 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
| 24 | 117x | CHAMP ELECT | F | 2 | Chris Munce |
| 25 | 456×153 | CHARLIE CHAP | G | 2 | Mike Van Gestel |
| 26 | 2x12x | CONDOR HEROES | C | 2 | Gerald Ryan |
| 27 | – | CONSERVATION | C | 2 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
| 28 | 535×0 | COOL MOVER | F | 2 | Gillian Heinrich & Ben Rodgers |
| 29 | 12 | COOROI CHASE | F | 2 | Peter & Will Hulbert |
| 30 | 2 | CRUZE | G | 2 | Barry Lockwood |
| 31 | 1 | CUBAN SAGA | F | 2 | David Vandyke |
| 32 | 17×12 | DEBONAIRLY | F | 2 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
| 33 | 6x | DISSOLUTION | C | 2 | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes |
| 34 | – | DON’T YOU KNOW HIM | C | 2 | Tony Gollan |
| 35 | 2153x | DREAM KISSES | F | 2 | Steven O’dea |
| 36 | 3 | EASY BEAST (NZ) | C | 2 | Richard Laming |
| 37 | 3 | EASY GO EASY WIN (NZ) | G | 2 | John Sargent |
| 38 | – | EISEMANN | G | 2 | Toby Edmonds |
| 39 | 4x112x | EMINENT | C | 2 | David Vandyke |
| 40 | 724x | EXCELEBRAZIONE | C | 2 | Peter & Will Hulbert |
| 41 | 76 | FARSIGHT | F | 2 | Gerald Ryan |
| 42 | 12 | FRIENDS | F | 2 | Marcus Wilson |
| 43 | – | GALLOPINAKIS | G | 2 | Brett Lunney |
| 44 | 731 | GO DADDY GO | C | 2 | Anthony & Edward Cummings |
| 45 | 3x13x | GOLD FEVER (NZ) | F | 2 | Stephen Autridge & Jamie Richards |
| 46 | 3 | HELFUCHI | F | 2 | Chris Munce |
| 47 | – | HELIOSPHERE | C | 2 | Gerald Ryan |
| 48 | – | HIBERNATOR (NZ) | C | 2 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig |
| 49 | 22 | HIGH DIVE | C | 2 | Chris Waller |
| 50 | 45 | HOLBROOK (NZ) | G | 2 | Scott Morrisey |
| 51 | 2 | HONG QIGONG | C | 2 | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes |
| 52 | 55x | HUALALAI | C | 2 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
| 53 | 64 | ICON OF DUBAI | C | 2 | Peter & Paul Snowden |
| 54 | 2 | INDIAN THUNDER | C | 2 | Darren Weir |
| 55 | 3 | IRISH SUCCESS | G | 2 | Matthew Smith |
| 56 | 5 | ITALIA BELLA | F | 2 | Stuart Kendrick |
| 57 | 271 | JE SUIS TYCOON | F | 2 | Henry Dwyer |
| 58 | – | KEMENTARI | C | 2 | John O’Shea |
| 59 | 324 | KOOKABAA | C | 2 | Chris Waller |
| 60 | 236×571 | LEGAL GIRL | F | 2 | Clarry Conners |
| 61 | 1 | LORD CECIL | G | 2 | Paul Messara |
| 62 | 41x50x | MADAME MOUSTACHE | F | 2 | Chris Waller |
| 63 | – | MANIPULATE | C | 2 | Gerald Ryan |
| 64 | 3311 | MARSEILLE EN FLEUR | F | 2 | Stuart Kendrick |
| 65 | 1x1x | MELODY BELLE (NZ) | F | 2 | Stephen Autridge & Jamie Richards |
| 66 | – | MELQUICHA | F | 2 | David Vandyke |
| 67 | 3 | MINTHA | F | 2 | Tony McEvoy |
| 68 | 3256×2 | MISHANI BULLITT | C | 2 | Chris Anderson |
| 69 | 229 | NASHVILLE SKYLINE | F | 2 | Bryan & Daniel Guy |
| 70 | 1 | NOT USUAL TRIP | C | 2 | Donna Logan & Chris Gibbs |
| 71 | 4 | ODDFELLOW (NZ) | G | 2 | Chris Waller |
| 72 | 1x119x4 | OURS TO KEEP | C | 2 | Chris Munce |
| 73 | 7×4 | OUTBOARD MOTORS | F | 2 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig |
| 74 | 415x | PAH TERIE | G | 2 | Kelly Schweida |
| 75 | 263×1 | PARDOE | C | 2 | Tony Sears |
| 76 | 6 | PATRIOT | C | 2 | Peter & Paul Snowden |
| 77 | 41 | PIERATA | C | 2 | Gregory Hickman |
| 78 | – | POETIC CHARMER | C | 2 | Peter & Paul Snowden |
| 79 | 1×31 | PURE SCOT | F | 2 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig |
| 80 | 111 | QIJI PHOENIX | C | 2 | Donna Logan & Chris Gibbs |
| 81 | – | REAL SUPREMACY | G | 2 | Tony Sears |
| 82 | 1 | REGENT | C | 2 | John O’Shea |
| 83 | 6x | ROTHFORD | C | 2 | Ben Ahrens |
| 84 | 138x | RUBY RED HEART | F | 2 | John Zielke |
| 85 | – | RULER | C | 2 | Peter & Paul Snowden |
| 86 | 9×11 | SAINT PATRICKS DAY | C | 2 | Chris Munce |
| 87 | 4×4 | SAMBRO | C | 2 | Chris Waller |
| 88 | – | SAVVY ROCK | C | 2 | Toby Edmonds |
| 89 | – | SCHUMER | F | 2 | Richard Laming |
| 90 | 5 | SEAGLASS | F | 2 | Peter & Paul Snowden |
| 91 | 114×135 | SERENA BAY | F | 2 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
| 92 | 41x | SHOWASHADOW | F | 2 | Peter & Will Hulbert |
| 93 | 84×8 | SILKY BROWN | F | 2 | Bryan & Daniel Guy |
| 94 | 4 | SILVERHAWK | C | 2 | Mick Price |
| 95 | – | SMART AIN’T HE | G | 2 | Anthony & Edward Cummings |
| 96 | 421 | SNITZEPEG | C | 2 | Darren Weir |
| 97 | 2011×3 | SNITZKRAFT | C | 2 | Kelso Wood & Patricia Gesler |
| 98 | 213 | SPEED STREET | C | 2 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
| 99 | – | SPELLOLOGY | C | 2 | Gerald Ryan |
| 100 | – | STAR OF AFRICA | C | 2 | Peter & Paul Snowden |
| 101 | 4149 | SUN DECK | F | 2 | Desleigh Forster |
| 102 | 8x | SUSURRI | F | 2 | Barry Lockwood |
| 103 | – | SWAFFHAM BULBECK | C | 2 | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes |
| 104 | 3220x | TAKING AIM | C | 2 | Peter & Paul Snowden |
| 105 | 4×51 | TANGLED | C | 2 | Chris Waller |
| 106 | 6 | TOUCH OF MINK | F | 2 | Matthew Smith |
| 107 | – | TRENT (NZ) | C | 2 | Henry Dwyer |
| 108 | 4 | TREVELLO | C | 2 | Kelso Wood & Patricia Gesler |
| 109 | – | UBETWEDO | G | 2 | Stuart Kendrick |
| 110 | 8 | UNRULEY (NZ) | G | 2 | Chris Waller |
| 111 | 32×31 | UP TRUMPZ | G | 2 | Joe Cleary |
| 112 | – | VIRIDINE | C | 2 | John O’Shea |
| 113 | 7 | WAS AGONA | G | 2 | Tony Gollan |
| 114 | 100×5 | WILL’S BID | C | 2 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig |
| 115 | 143x | WUDANG BLADE | G | 2 | Marcus Wilson |
J.J. Atkins History
First run in 1897, the event was originally known as the Claret Stakes and Common won the inaugural race. The event was then named The TJ Smith after legendary trainer Tommy Smith. In 2013 the race was renamed the J.J. Atkins in honour of legendary Queensland trainer Jim Atkins.
The JJ Atkins began as a principal race run over six furlongs but was increased to seven furlongs in 1905. The race was not held between 1942 and 1945 but recommenced in 1946 under the same conditions. Nearly a decade later the race distance was increased to eight furlongs before changing to the metric conversion of 1600m in 1973. Not long after in 1980 the event reached Group 2 status before finally being elevated to its current Group 1 status in 1985.
Just A Printer holds the race record of 1:33.0 set in 1994.
Recent JJ Atkins Winners
| Year | Place | Horse | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 JJ Atkins |
1st | TBD | TBD |
| 2nd | TBD | ||
| 3rd | TBD | ||
| 2017 JJ Atkins |
1st | Capital Gain | 1 minute 36.21 seconds |
| 2nd | Aloisia | ||
| 3rd | Taking Aim | ||
| 2016 JJ Atkins |
1st | Sacred Elixir | 1 minute 37.82 seconds |
| 2nd | Charnley River | ||
| 3rd | Heart Skipt A Beat | ||
| 2015 JJ Atkins |
1st | Press Statement | 1 minute 35.40 seconds |
| 2nd | Sagaronne | ||
| 3rd | Look To The Stars | ||
| 2014 JJ Atkins |
1st | Almalad | 1 minute 35.39 seconds |
| 2nd | Brazen Beau | ||
| 3rd | Lookslikethecat | ||
| 2013 JJ Atkins |
1st | Romantic Touch | 1 minute 36.54 seconds |
| 2nd | Zoustar | ||
| 3rd | Paximadia | ||
| 2012 The TJ Smith |
1st | Sizzling | 1 minute 37.01 seconds |
| 2nd | Kabayan | ||
| 3rd | Academus | ||
| 2011 The TJ Smith |
1st | Benfica | 1 minute 36.0 seconds |
| 2nd | Hot Snitzel | ||
| 3rd | Playtime | ||
| 2010 The TJ Smith |
1st | Pressday | 1 minute 39.09 seconds |
| 2nd | Ringa Ringa Rosie | ||
| 3rd | American Crew | ||
| 2009 The TJ Smith |
1st | Linky Dink | 1 minute 39.9 seconds |
| 2nd | Spot On Target | ||
| 3rd | Southport | ||
| 2008 The TJ Smith |
1st | Rockdale | 1 minute 40.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Baci Amore | ||
| 3rd | Fravashi | ||
| 2007 The TJ Smith |
1st | Apercu | 1 minute 37.9 seconds |
| 2nd | Tripitz | ||
| 3rd | Masked Assassin | ||
| 2006 The TJ Smith |
1st | Reigning To Win | 1 minute 37.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Danleigh | ||
| 3rd | Carry To Glory | ||
| 2005 The TJ Smith |
1st | Darci Brahma | 1 minute 34.9 seconds |
| 2nd | Ready As | ||
| 3rd | Daemons | ||
| 2004 The TJ Smith |
1st | Outback Prince | 1 minute 34.1 seconds |
| 2nd | Star Shiraz | ||
| 3rd | Lords A Leaping | ||
| 2003 The TJ Smith |
1st | Picaday | 1 minute 35.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Promoted | ||
| 3rd | Ambulance | ||
| 2002 The TJ Smith |
1st | Lovely Jubly | 1 minute 35.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Top Echelon | ||
| 3rd | Big Breakfast | ||
| 2001 The TJ Smith |
1st | Juanmo | 1 minute 35.1 seconds |
| 2nd | Barawin | ||
| 3rd | Evander | ||
| 2000 The TJ Smith |
1st | Show A Heart | 1 minute 36.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Lady Mulan | ||
| 3rd | Rapid Man | ||