Search
18+
| Commercial Content | T&Cs apply | Wagering and T&Cs apply |
Play Responsibly | Advertising Disclosure
Facebook
twitter
Cheltenham 2024
Cheltenham 2024
Header
Text here
HorseTracker
Click here to add Horse to HorseTracker
- irishracing.com
- Cheltenham
- Smashing (FR)
Smashing (FR) gr g 15th Mar 2009Track Horse
Track Horse
Smashing (FR) gr g 15th Mar 2009
Last Win
Navan Sat, 2nd Apr, 16 9/4, J J Burke
Henry De Bromhead
(3186 days)
Last Run
Punchestown Sun, 5th Feb, 17
p.u., 12/1, D N Russell
M F Morris
(2877 days)
- Form
- Entries
- Sales
- News
- Quotes
- Related To
Lifetime
Runs
Wins
Places
Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
3
2
0
67%
€23,180
2.62
Chase IRE
12
5
3
42%
€106,950
-1.42
Hurdle GB
2
0
0
0%
£4,264
-2.00
Chase GB
2
0
0
0%
0
-2.00
Hurdle FR
4
0
1
0%
€19,117
-4.00
Under Rules Total
23
7
4
30%
-6.80
Form Figures
0842-11-94032-1731-11P160-4P/
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 0842-11-94032-1731-11P160-4P/
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
n
MorningSP
Change of Trainer M F Morris to Mrs John Harrington
Change of Trainer Henry De Bromhead to M F Morris
22Jan15 Gow 18f Soft to Heavy 5y+ NovCh(12K)
11-9[4/5Fav]1st of 9, 33L to Upsie
J J Burke
8/134/5Fav
Change of Trainer W P Mullins to Henry De Bromhead
Change of Trainer M Seror to W P Mullins
Jul 2013
Summer Sale, Deauville (Arqana)
Seror
Purchaser: PB BLOODSTOCK SERVICES
€130,000
Lots Sold: 256
Prices
Avg: €21,930
Median: €11,000
Maximum: €280,000
Symbols Explained
ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run srMentioned in Stewards Report in Results bbvBroke Blood Vessel
The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.
Date Course
Conditions
Race
Jockey Weight
OR
Class
Date
Sale
Consignor
Purchaser
Price
Jul 2013
Summer Sale, Deauville (Arqana)
Seror
Purchaser: PB BLOODSTOCK SERVICES
€130,000
Lots Sold: 256
Prices
Avg: €21,930
Median: €11,000
Maximum: €280,000
Reports in which Smashing (FR) was mentioned
Review punchestown 5th Feb
Douvan delivered another brilliant performance to stretch his unbeaten record to 14 in the Boylesports Tied Cottage Chase at PunchestownSun 05th Feb
Easy for Douvan in Tied Cottage
Douvan delivered again, as a 1/14 chance, when taking the 4-runner Grade 2 Boylesports Tied Cottage Chase at Punchestown in style. Sun 05th Feb
Review thurles 19th Jan
The Jessica Harrington-trained Sizing John proved his stamina for two and a half miles with victory in the Ladbrokes Ireland Kinloch Brae Chase at ThurlesThu 19th Jan
Review navan 2nd Apr
Smashing (9-4) claimed the scalp of Road To Riches in the Webster Cup Chase at NavanSat 02nd Apr
Smashing performance in Webster Cup
After disappointing in Cheltenham, Smashing bounced back to form to land the feature at Navan today, the Grade 2 Webster Cup. Sat 02nd Apr
Connections hoping Vautour can shine again
Connections of Vautour are hoping the recent improvement in his home work will be good enough to win the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham this afternoon. Thu 17th Mar
Road To Riches heads down Ryanair path
Road To Riches joins Vautour in swerving the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup in favour of a tilt at the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham on Thursday. Tue 15th Mar
Gold Cup fancies keep Ryanair option
Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup contenders Vautour, Valseur Lido and Road To Riches are among 23 six-day acceptors for Thursday's Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival. Fri 11th Mar
De Bromhead readying Cheltenham team
Henry de Bromhead is busy preparing his strongest ever raiding party on the Cheltenham Festival. Mon 29th Feb
Review gowran park 13th Feb
Smashing continued his impressive season with an emphatic victory in the Red Mills Chase at Gowran ParkSat 13th Feb
Russell completes double on O'Ceallaigh
Dual Champion Jockey Davy Russell completed a double at Gowran today when steering O'Ceallaigh to win the Live Music After Racing Handicap Hurdle, thus ending a lean spell for winning trainer Peter Fahey. Sat 13th Feb
Ryanair possible wins Red Mills Chase
The Henry De Bromhead trained, Davy Russell ridden Smashing booked his Cheltenham ticket with a fine front running display when winning the Grade 2 Red Mills Chase at Gowran today. Sat 13th Feb
Review thurles 28th Jan
Smashing justified favouritism in the Thurles Racecourse Supporters Club Chase, but had to survive a late scare to do soThu 28th Jan
Russell completes 99/1 treble at Thurles
Davy Russell completed a near 99/1 treble at Thurles as Mr Eko recorded a surprise victory in the Templemore Handicap Chase. Thu 28th Jan
Meadow makes all to upset Arbre
Willie Mullins appeared to have solid prospects of a treble at Thurles but had to leave empty-handed after Arbre De Vie failed to land the odds as Montys Meadow made all in the Rock Of Cashel Beginners Chase. Thu 28th Jan
Russell steps in for Smashing ride
Smashing, a chance spare for Davy Russell who replaced intended rider Jonathan Burke, made all to take the Thurles Racecourse Supporters Club Chase. Thu 28th Jan
Review gowran park 21st Nov
Monksland made a smooth transition to fences in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase at Gowran ParkSat 21st Nov
Smashing impressive in Gowran feature
Smashing lived up to his name with the leaps he produced over the closing three fences up the straight as he raced to victory in the featured Morrison BMW Chase at Gowran. Sat 21st Nov
Sceaux flies in at 1/10 in Ryanair
Un De Sceaux justified prohibitive odds at Punchestown when taking the Ryanair Novice Chase in the hands of Ruby Walsh. Thu 30th Apr
Review fairyhouse 5th Apr
Tony McCoy gave his supporters cause for celebration on the opening day of his final Easter Festival at Fairyhouse as he landed the feature Ryanair Gold Cup Novice Chase on GilgamboaSun 05th Apr
McCoy doubles up on Gilgamboa in feature
Tony McCoy swooped on Gilgamboa to land the Grade One Ryanair Gold Cup Novice Chase for Enda Bolger and JP McManus. Sun 05th Apr
Sizing team to make late call
Henry de Bromhead is no nearer to deciding whether to let Sizing Europe return to Cheltenham for another tilt at the Queen Mother Champion Chase. Mon 02nd Mar
Burke rides out claim with Smashing winner
Jonathan Burke has made a fine start in his job as first-jockey to leading owners Ann and Alan Potts and the teenager today rode out his claim when steering his 60th winner, on the Henry De Bromhead trained Smashing which made virtually all to win the PMF Accountants Beginners Chase at Gowran today. Thu 22nd Jan
Review fairyhouse 20th Dec
Un De Sceaux got his fencing career back on track with a brilliant performance in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase at Fairyhouse on a day when Willie Mullins sent out four winnersSat 20th Dec
Un is Sceaux impressive at Fairyhouse
Un De Sceaux put an unfortunate exit on his chasing debut at Thurles last month well behind him when readily landing prohibitive odds in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase at Fairyhouse. Sat 20th Dec
Smashing double for Mullins!
Champion Trainer Willie Mullins registered his second winner of the Festive period when his Smashing recorded a noteworthy win in the O'Kelly Bros. Demolition & Environmental Contracts Hurdle at Limerick today, under Paul Townend. Thu 26th Dec
Review fairyhouse 30th Nov
Sraid Padraig put in a gutsy performance to get the better of Cause Of Causes in a thrilling finish to the feature Ballyhack Handicap Chase at FairyhouseSat 30th Nov
Hill completes Mullins treble in bumper
Shaneshill filled Willie Mullins with belief that he can add to an already impressive record in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at Cheltenham next March after taking the O’Doherty’s Audio & Video Production Ltd Bumper in runaway fashion. Sat 30th Nov
Smashing Irish debut for Potts' purchase
Willie Mullins completed a quick double at Fairyhouse as French-import Smashing went some way towards repaying his €130,000 price tag in the 2m4f conditions hurdle. Sat 30th Nov
After race at Thurles Thu, 28th Jan, 2016 (1st) 
Its a shame Johnny (Burke) missed the ride and hopefully he'll be ok but Davy was a great sub and gave him a great ride. I was delighted with the way he did it apart from the last two but it was a competitive race. We've waited for the race since Christmas and I'm delighted we did wait as it was cancelled twice. We'll look at the options but the Ryanair Chase looks a bit steep. I ran him in the wrong race last year in the Arkle as he was lost on the better ground. He had previously finished fourth in the Coral Hurdle and I might look at the 2m5f handicap chase. The handicaps at Cheltenham are almost like conditions chases now and we'll stick to either Grade 2's or 3's or handicaps.
Henry De Bromhead
Its a shame Johnny (Burke) missed the ride and hopefully he'll be ok but Davy was a great sub and gave him a great ride. I was delighted with the way he did it apart from the last two but it was a competitive race. We've waited for the race since Christmas and I'm delighted we did wait as it was cancelled twice. We'll look at the options but the Ryanair Chase looks a bit steep. I ran him in the wrong race last year in the Arkle as he was lost on the better ground. He had previously finished fourth in the Coral Hurdle and I might look at the 2m5f handicap chase. The handicaps at Cheltenham are almost like conditions chases now and we'll stick to either Grade 2's or 3's or handicaps.
Henry De Bromhead
After race at Gowran Park Sat, 21st Nov, 2015 (1st)
I'm delighted with that. I thought it was a brilliant ride from Johnny as he's not easy this guy,. He jumped super for him and I loved the way he sat on him going around the top after jumping the fourth last. He's an exciting horse. I'd day the John Durkan will come too soon and we'll sit back and see with him. He'll get an entry for the two mile one at Leopardstown and we'll see what the ground is like. Obviously we have Sizing Granite for that as well. There's also a nice two and a quarter miler at Thurles in January. I think he loves that soft ground and we'll get our business done in the winter and then see where we are.
Henry De Bromhead
I'm delighted with that. I thought it was a brilliant ride from Johnny as he's not easy this guy,. He jumped super for him and I loved the way he sat on him going around the top after jumping the fourth last. He's an exciting horse. I'd day the John Durkan will come too soon and we'll sit back and see with him. He'll get an entry for the two mile one at Leopardstown and we'll see what the ground is like. Obviously we have Sizing Granite for that as well. There's also a nice two and a quarter miler at Thurles in January. I think he loves that soft ground and we'll get our business done in the winter and then see where we are.
Henry De Bromhead
After race at Gowran Park Thu, 22nd Jan, 2015 (1st)
he jumped great and it was the performance you'd be hoping he'd give. Jonny (Burke) said he was brilliant, and when he gave him a click going to three out he went away.
Henry De Bromhead
he jumped great and it was the performance you'd be hoping he'd give. Jonny (Burke) said he was brilliant, and when he gave him a click going to three out he went away.
Henry De Bromhead
After race at Limerick Thu, 26th Dec, 2013 (1st)
he's a grand bonny horse and we knew he'd go on the ground as he won at Autueil on heavy ground in the past. I knew I had everything else covered coming into the straight and he did everything right and jumped well.
W P Mullins
he's a grand bonny horse and we knew he'd go on the ground as he won at Autueil on heavy ground in the past. I knew I had everything else covered coming into the straight and he did everything right and jumped well.
W P Mullins
After race at Fairyhouse Sat, 30th Nov, 2013 (1st)
It's a nice performance. It's his first time on that type of ground as he's been running on heavy ground in France but we thought he would go well on the drier ground based on his homework. We bought him as a chaser but I saw this race and decided to start him off here to see what we have. He might continue at this job as I've a lot of beginner chasers to come out. I'll talk to the owners to see what direction they want to go. He'll need to improve his jumping technique. He was a bit ring-rusty early having run in two chases in France. On his work at home he'd have no trouble going further and he's a horse with a lot of experience.
W P Mullins
It's a nice performance. It's his first time on that type of ground as he's been running on heavy ground in France but we thought he would go well on the drier ground based on his homework. We bought him as a chaser but I saw this race and decided to start him off here to see what we have. He might continue at this job as I've a lot of beginner chasers to come out. I'll talk to the owners to see what direction they want to go. He'll need to improve his jumping technique. He was a bit ring-rusty early having run in two chases in France. On his work at home he'd have no trouble going further and he's a horse with a lot of experience.
W P Mullins
Related by Dam Faragreen (FR)
Runner
Wins-
Runs
%Wins
Sire
© 2024 irishracing.com
