2024 Group 1 Brisbane Cup Final betting preview & heats replays

The 2024 Group 1 Brisbane Cup heats last week on June 27 provided an exhilarating preview of what’s to come in tonight’s final on Thursday, July 4, at Albion Park.

With $750,000 set for the winner, here’s a breakdown of the performances in each heat, highlighting the key runners and their journey to the final.

Brisbane Cup Heat 1: Zipping Megatron’s Commanding Victory

In the first heat, Zipping Megatron, trained by Tony Brett, showcased an impressive performance, finishing the 520m race in 29.66 seconds. With a fast start and consistent pace, Zipping Megatron managed to hold off Kahlo Hayze, who finished 3.50 lengths behind. Plum Tuckered secured the third spot.

Brisbane Cup Heat 2: Lakeview Emily Shines

Lakeview Emily, under Tony Brett’s guidance, dominated the second heat with a time of 29.93 seconds. In a thrilling finish, Tagovailoa came in second, just 0.13 lengths behind. Sunset Frazier completed the top three.

Brisbane Cup Heat 3: Explicit’s Dominance

Jason Thompson’s Explicit delivered a stellar performance in the third heat, clocking in at 29.96 seconds. Zipping Optimise finished second, trailing by 4.50 lengths, while Samurai Mind took the third position. This heat highlighted Explicit’s potential as a strong contender for the final.

Brisbane Cup Heat 4: Good Odds Cobber Takes the Lead

Good Odds Cobber, trained by Frank Hurst, won the fourth heat with a time of 30.17 seconds. Journey Beyond finished closely in second place, just 2.25 lengths behind. Fear The Dragon secured third place in a closely contested race.

Brisbane Cup Heat 5: Smooth Plane’s Swift Run

Smooth Plane, under Thomas Dailly’s training, won the fifth heat with a remarkable time of 29.92 seconds. Zipping Caleb finished a close second, only 0.50 lengths behind, while Morton took third place, trailing by 1.00 length.

Brisbane Cup Heat 6: Mepunga Smokey’s Surprise Victory

Jeffrey Britton’s Mepunga Smokey emerged victorious in the sixth heat, clocking in at 29.84 seconds. Shima Current finished second, 5.25 lengths behind, while the $1.90 bookmaker favourite Mackenna secured the third spot.

Brisbane Cup Heat 7: Excavation’s Outstanding Performance

Excavation, trained by Jason Thompson, delivered an excellent performance in the seventh heat, claiming the fastest time out of all eight heats and finishing in 29.47 seconds. Overflow Beau took second place, trailing by 5.00 lengths, and Flaming Galah finished third. Excavation’s dominance was clear throughout the race.

Brisbane Cup Heat 8: Flying Zulu’s Impressive Win

In the final heat, Flying Zulu, under Jason Thompson’s guidance, won with a time of 29.97 seconds. Trooper Tears finished second, 4.75 lengths behind, while Get Carter took third place.

2024 Brisbane Cup Final Box Draw And Odds

2024 Brisbane Cup Box Draw & Field Albion Park520mGroup 1$650,000 to-the-winnerThursday July 4 2024
	1 Flying Zulu T: Jason ThompsonF: 1141Career: 24: 13-4-0Prizemoney: $99,370 +300
	2 Explicit T: Jason ThompsonF: 1131Career: 25: 19-3-1Prizemoney: $367,620 +170
	3 Good Odds Cobber T: Frank HurstF: 1221Career: 34: 21-7-2Prizemoney: $208,710 +1100
	4 Mepunga Smokey T: Jeffrey BrittonF: 1326Career: 41: 15-6-7Prizemoney: $193,475 +1500
	5 Smooth Plane T: Thomas DaillyF: 1113Career: 43: 15-9-2Prizemoney: $143,875 +2500
	6 Lakeview Emily T: Tony BrettF: 1121Career: 23: 9-5-3Prizemoney: $141,615 +750
	7 Excavation T: Jason ThompsonF: 1121Career: 16: 7-2-2Prizemoney: $54,875 +240
	8 Zipping Megatron T: Tony BrettF: 1416Career: 18: 11-4-0Prizemoney: $197,790 +850
Reserves
	9 Overflow Beau T: Craig ChappelowF: 2141Career: 33: 14-5-6Prizemoney: $279,395 +600
	10 Kahlo Hayze T: Sandra HuntF: 2176Career: 27: 14-2-3Prizemoney: $106,160 +1000

Brisbane Cup Betting Tip