Looking for early info on this year’s Brisbane Cup? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
The time-honoured Brisbane Cup is a Group 2 race taking place at Eagle Farm Racecourse in June each year as part of the popular Stradbroke Handicap Day program. With an $400,000 prize purse, the staying showdown has been run over a variety of distances but as of 2021 is back up to the traditional two-mile cup distance of 3200m.
Good lead up races for this one include the Group 1 Doomben Cup (2000m) as well as the Group 3 Premier’s Cup (2400m).
First contested in 1866, the Brisbane Cup held Group 1 status from 1980 – 2006. In 2006 the distance and grade were decreased, but the event still draws plenty of top winter stayers.
Some of the most famous Brisbane Cup winners throughout history include Lough Neagh (1936), Hydrogen (1953), Tulloch (1961), that year’s subsequent Melbourne Cup champion Viewed (2008), and the Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained Knights Order (2021) who went on to win the next year’s Sydney Cup.
Brisbane Cup 2022 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Saturday, June 11th, 2022
- Track Location: Eagle Farm Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Right-handed
- Race Distance: 3,200 metres
- Weight Conditions: Quality handicap
- Qualification: Three year olds and over
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 2
- Operator: Brisbane Racing Club
- Prize Purse: $400,000
- Inaugural Race: 1866
- 2022 Brisbane Cup Winner: Irish Sequel
brisbane cup 2022 RESULTS
The official 2022 Brisbane Cup results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday June 11, 2022.
- #3 Irish Sequel
- #6 Through Irish Eyes
- #4 Sweet Thomas
The Chris Waller-trained Winter Cup winning import Irish Sequel ($5) was good again handling his maiden two mile test to narrowly deny the favourite, Through Irish Eyes ($4F), victory in a tight 2022 Brisbane Cup result. Veteran 10-year-old Sweet Thomas ($4.60) meanwhile rounded out the trifecta for the second year in a row, making up ground from second last to third.
Brisbane Cup Betting 2022
There are many different ways to bet on the Brisbane Cup, we’ve included some of the most popular options below:
| Bet Type | How To Place This Type Of Bet In This Year’s Brisbane Cup |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s Brisbane Cup. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s Brisbane Cup. Pays less than a win bet, but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the Brisbane Cup, you will collect both the Win and the Place dividend. If your horse finishes 2nd or 3rd you will collect the Place dividend. |
| Quinella Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in any order, within the Brisbane Cup, in order to win the Quinella. |
| Exacta Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in the correct order, within the Brisbane Cup to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the Brisbane Cup to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the Brisbane Cup to win the First 4. |
| Quadrella Bet (Quaddie) | You must select the winners of four nominated races to win the Quaddie. This means you would have to select three other races apart from the Brisbane Cup, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet On The Brisbane Cup
- Login at neds.com.au
- Make sure to check out form guide, once it’s released
- Decide what kind of bet you’re going to place (Win, Place, Each-Way, Trifecta + more betting options, please read our section on Brisbane Cup Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Brisbane Cup 2022 Odds
Early market betting odds on the 2022 Brisbane Cup will be displayed below once available. Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live markets, please visit neds.com.au.
Which Horse Will Win The Brisbane Cup in 2022
The best way to pick which horse will win the Brisbane Cup in 2022 is to take into account their lead-up winter racing form, consider the weights and look for those proven at the two miles.
Additional factors to consider when picking the Brisbane Cup winner include:
- Super Stayers – Look for a horse that has been recently getting a top three result over at least 2400m with the race now run back over two miles.
- Lead-Up Form: The Group 1 Doomben Cup (2000m) and Group 3 Premier’s Cup (2400m) are the key lead-ups.
Brisbane Cup Favourites 2022
Early favourites in 2022 Brisbane Cup betting include Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott’s Group 3 Premier’s Cup winning Pride Of Dubai mare Splendiferous and the Ciaron Maher & David Eustace-trained Andrew Ramsden Stakes place-getter over the two miles Through Irish Eyes.
Knights Order ($3.70EF in 2021) was the last Brisbane Cup favourite to win.
Brisbane Cup Field 2022
The official 2022 Brisbane Cup field of final acceptances is announced on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in full below.
Brisbane Cup Tips 2022
Favourite: #6 Through Irish Eyes ($4 at time of publish)
Best Bet: #4 Sweet Thomas ($5.50 at time of publish)
Best Roughie: #10 Marakopa ($21 at time of publish)
Our insider 2022 Brisbane Cup tips will be detailed above the week of the race and a full betting preview published on the Neds Blog.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR COMPLETE 2022 STRADBROKE HANDICAP DAY PREVIEW & TIPS
Brisbane Cup Race Day 2022
The 2022 Brisbane Cup takes place on Stradbroke Handicap Day 2022 at Eagle Farm Racecourse on Saturday the 11th of June, 2022. The meeting is headlined by the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) – Queensland’s best known race.
For 2022 the other events on Stradbroke Handicap Day include the:
- $1.2 million Group 2 The Q22 (2200m);
- $1 million Group 1 J.J. Atkins (1600m);
- $200,000 Group 2 Dane Ripper Stakes (1300m); and the
- $200,000 Group 3 Gunsynd Classic (1600m).
Brisbane Cup Barrier Draw 2022
The 2022 Brisbane Cup barrier draw will be released to the public a few days before the race and published in our above Brisbane Cup Field section.
Brisbane Cup Nominations 2022
Nominations close at 11:00 AM on Monday, the 6th of June, 2022.
| Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Hcp Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7642×69487 | BALMAURICE | G | 3 | Rex Lipp & Nicholas Hahn | 62 |
| 2 | 840×535624 | FEEL THE RUSH (NZ) | M | 5 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 75 |
| 3 | 5112×51571 | IRISH SEQUEL (IRE) | G | 6 | Chris Waller | 92 |
| 4 | 2x03x6x706 | KING OF LEOGRANCE (FR) | G | 7 | Robert Hickmott | 99 |
| 5 | 1672283160 | LUNASNIT | M | 5 | Barry Lockwood | 74 |
| 6 | 58779×6551 | MARAKOPA (NZ) | G | 5 | Robert Quinn | 66 |
| 7 | 75770×4845 | PAPPALINO (FR) | G | 6 | Matthew Smith | 85 |
| 8 | 13P1x45111 | SAUNTER BOY (FR) | G | 9 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 86 |
| 9 | 30×7621161 | SPLENDIFEROUS | M | 4 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | 97 |
| 10 | 43×0009842 | SWEET THOMAS (GER) | G | 10 | Matthew Smith | 90 |
| 11 | x082221213 | THE FEARLESS ONE (NZ) | G | 4 | Robbie Patterson | 80 |
| 12 | 1215×58323 | THROUGH IRISH EYES (NZ) | G | 4 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 82 |
| 13 | 3×06519436 | TRADUCE (NZ) | G | 5 | Maryann Brosnan | 80 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
Brisbane Cup Weights 2022
A quality handicap applies to this race. Final weights are announced at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, the 7th of June, 2022 with weights on the final acceptors to be published in our above Brisbane Cup Field section.
2022 Brisbane Cup Top-Weight:
- #1 King Of Leogrance (59kg)
Brisbane Cup Acceptances 2022
Acceptances must be declared before 9:00 AM on Wednesday, the 8th of June, 2022 and will be published in our above Brisbane Cup Field section.
Brisbane Cup Jockeys 2022
The final riders announcement is at 12 PM on Wednesday, the 8th of June, 2022 with jockeys to be published in our above Brisbane Cup Field section.
Brisbane Cup Scratchings 2022
Scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Saturday, the 11th of June, 2022.
Brisbane Cup Prize Money 2022
The Brisbane Cup prize purse is worth $400,000 in total, distributed from places first through to tenth.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $232,000 |
| 2nd | $74,000 |
| 3rd | $38,000 |
| 4th | $20,000 |
| 5th | $11,000 |
| 6th | $5,000 |
| 7th | $5,000 |
| 8th | $5,000 |
| 9th | $5,000 |
| 10th | $5,000 |
Brisbane Cup Race Number 2022
The 2022 Brisbane Cup is set to run as Eagle Farm Race 3 at 12:53pm (AEST) on Saturday the 11th of June, 2022. There are nine races in total that day at Eagle Farm Racecourse.
Brisbane Cup Form Guide 2022
The final form guide will be available the week of the race. You can check below for a link to our full 2022 Brisbane Cup Form Guide following final acceptances.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL 2022 BRISBANE CUP FORM GUIDE
Brisbane Cup Live 2022
You can watch or listen to the 2022 Brisbane Cup live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Free-to-air: Seven Network
Brisbane Cup Winners
Winners of the Brisbane Cup going back to the year 2000 are displayed in the table below.
| Year | Winner | Trainer | Jockey | Weight | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Irish Sequel | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 55.5 kgs | 3:22.24 (3200m) |
| 2021 | Knights Order | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Tim Clark | 55.5 kgs | 3:22.54 (3200m) |
| 2020
Race Not Held (COVID-19) |
– | – | – | – | – |
| 2019 | Sixties Groove | Kris Lees | Damien Oliver | 57 kgs | 2:29.41 |
| 2018 | Sedanzer | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Tim Clark | 53 kgs | 2:18.39 |
| 2017 | Chocante | Stephen Marsh | Jim Byrne | 53 kgs | 2:15.07 |
| 2016 | Benzini | Adrian & Harry Bull | Rosie Myers | 54.5 kgs | 2:31.69 |
| 2015 | Jetset Lad | Brian Smith | Paul Hammersley | 53 kgs | 2:15.06 |
| 2014 | Floria | Peter Moody | Kerrin McEvoy | 53 kgs | 2:25.69 |
| 2013 | Moriarty | Chris Waller | Nash Rawiller | 58 kgs | 2:29.15 |
| 2012 | Lights Of Heaven | Peter Moody | Luke Nolen | 55.5 kgs | 2:29.62 |
| 2011 | Tullamore | Gai Waterhouse | Chris Munce | 52.5 kgs | 2:28.38 |
| 2010 | Crossthestart | Bevan Laming | Chris Munce | 54 kgs | 2:27.52 |
| 2009 | Scenic Shot | Daniel Morton | Shane Scriven | 60 kgs | 2:34.62 |
| 2008 | Viewed | Bart Cummings | Damien Oliver | 54.5 kgs | 2:35.99 |
| 2007 | Newport | Paul Perry | Allan Robinson | 52 kgs | 2:28.18 |
| 2006 | Art Success | John Collins | Anthony Pattillo | 51 kgs | 3:22.45 |
| 2005 | Portland Singa | Neville McBurney | Larry Cassidy | 52 kgs | 3:20.80 |
| 2004 | Danestorm | Jim Conlan | Michael Walker | 50 kgs | 3:20.20 |
| 2003 | Piachay | David Hall | Glen Boss | 53.5 kgs | 3:22.50 |
| 2002 | Prized Gem | Murray Baker | Michael Rodd | 51 kgs | 3:24.60 |
| 2001 | Star Covet | Pam Webber | Jason Taylor | 49.5 kgs | 3:17.40 |
| 2000 | Yippyio | Allan Denham | Larry Cassidy | 51.5 kgs | 3:24.90 |