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Bigz Belief (IRE) b g 2nd Mar 2017Track Horse
Track Horse
Bigz Belief (IRE) b g 2nd Mar 2017
Last Win
Sligo Tue, 13th Jun, 23 14/1, J Smith
Matthew J Smith
(527 days)
Last Run
Exeter Tue, 22nd Oct, 24
fell, 28/1, Mr Martin McIntyre
(30 days)
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Runs
Wins
Places
Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Flat IRE
23
1
4
4%
€15,545
-19.25
Hurdle IRE
30
3
5
10%
€35,070
3.00
Chase IRE
3
0
0
0%
€375
-3.00
Flat GB
1
0
0
0%
£350
-1.00
Hurdle GB
4
0
0
0%
0
-4.00
Under Rules Total
61
4
9
7%
-24.25
Form Figures
47500465073322-61P10P03-107806-80r072655310780U6985P45773398446F
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 47500465073322-61P10P03-107806-80r072655310780U6985P45773398446F
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
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MorningSP
Change of Trainer Matthew J Smith to F J Brennan
Oct 2023
Autumn HIT Sale (Goffs Ireland)
Matthew Smith Racing
Purchaser: Withdrawn
Lots Sold: 88
Prices
Avg: €13,349
Median: €7,000
Maximum: €100,000
Mar 2021
March Sale (Tattersalls (UK))
Matthew Smith Racing
Purchaser: Lot Withdrawn
Lots Sold: 109
Prices
Avg: £11,682
Median: £8,000
Maximum: £90,000
Dec 2020
December HIT Sale (Goffs UK)
Matthew Smith Racing
Purchaser: Withdrawn
Lots Sold: 103
Prices
Avg: £6,728
Median: £4,000
Maximum: £52,000
29Sep20 Pun 17f Good 3y MdnHdl(12K)
11-2[16/1]3rd of 11, 14.50L behind Scholastic
A W Short
14/116/1
Sep 2018
September Yearling Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Springwell Stud
Purchaser: Debbie Kelly
€8,000
Lots Sold: 411
Prices
Avg: €25,518
Median: €20,000
Maximum: €275,000
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
Oct 2023
Autumn HIT Sale (Goffs Ireland)
Matthew Smith Racing
Purchaser: Withdrawn
Lots Sold: 88
Prices
Avg: €13,349
Median: €7,000
Maximum: €100,000
Mar 2021
March Sale (Tattersalls (UK))
Matthew Smith Racing
Purchaser: Lot Withdrawn
Lots Sold: 109
Prices
Avg: £11,682
Median: £8,000
Maximum: £90,000
Dec 2020
December HIT Sale (Goffs UK)
Matthew Smith Racing
Purchaser: Withdrawn
Lots Sold: 103
Prices
Avg: £6,728
Median: £4,000
Maximum: £52,000
Sep 2018
September Yearling Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Springwell Stud
Purchaser: Debbie Kelly
€8,000
Lots Sold: 411
Prices
Avg: €25,518
Median: €20,000
Maximum: €275,000
Reports in which Bigz Belief (IRE) was mentioned
Must Meet Cecil too strong for rivals in Sligo Claimer
Must Meet Cecil saw off a number of higher rated opponents to run out a game winner of the opening Clayton Hotel Claiming Hurdle at Sligo. Thu 10th Aug
Smith rides first professional winner in Sligo's claimer
James Smith registered his first winner as a professional jockey today, steering his father, trainer Matthew Smith's Bigz Belief (14/1) to win Sligo's opening Knocknarea Opportunity Claiming Hurdle. Tue 13th Jun
Rockview Roman justifies good support at Gowran
Rockview Roman turned back the clock when bridging a gap of well over three years without a win in the Thanks To All Our Sponsors Handicap at Gowran. Tue 18th Apr
Park makes impressive chasing debut
Wed 21st Sep
Ewing bags another jumps winner on Bigz
Bigz Belief repelled all comers to run out a gutsy all-the-way winner of the handicap hurdle at Naas this afternoon. Sun 30th Jan
Brassil's Song not music to layers' ears
Available at 14/1 overnight and well supported prior to racing, An Epic Song (10/3 into 2/1 fav before the off) landed a touch in the Tote Supporting Punchestown Handicap Hurdle. Fri 31st Dec
Reserve Bigz Belief successfully reverts to the level
Second reserve Bigz Belief took full advantage of getting a run in division one of the Racing Again On 27th May Handicap to justify favouritism at Limerick. Sat 24th Apr
Timely win for Ronald Pump's trainer
Trainer Matthew Smith received a timely boost at Navan today as his Bigz Belief made all the running to win the Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle for jockey Dillon Maxwell. Sat 13th Mar
Youmdor looks an exciting juvenile hurdler
Youmdor made an impressive start to his hurdling career and in the process got the famous McNeill Family colours off to a winner start with champion trainer Willie Mullins in the Thanks To All Our Sponsors In 2020 Maiden Hurdle at Gowran Park. Fri 20th Nov
Jeff Kidder goes two two one over hurdles
A handicap winner on the level at Bellewstown in August, Jeff Kidder secured his first jumps success in the Tattersalls Cheltenham November Sale 3-y-o Maiden Hurdle at Fairyhouse. Tue 03rd Nov
Perry Owens lays down the law in Galway
Perry Owens came home strongest, in the first-time blinkers, to collar Sideshift in the 3YO maiden hurdle on Galway's card. Sat 24th Oct
Croughavouke a 2nd winner in 3 days for Fogarty yard
The two fillies in the line-up, Croughavouke and Pixel Power filled the first two positions in the Free Racecourse WiFi At Limerick Median Auction Maiden (Plus 10 Race). Sun 07th Jul
After race at Sligo Tue, 13th Jun, 2023 (1st) 
James got his amateur license last year and has had two bumper winners. I wouldn't have enough opportunities for him as an amateur and don't have many bumper horses, so he decided to get his conditional license two or three months ago. He's a good young lad who's with me the whole time and works hard. this horse had been frustrating at times but has ability and he'd been running well on the Flat lately. James rode him the last day and felt he should have made more use of him, so he knew what he was going to do today.
Matthew J Smith
James got his amateur license last year and has had two bumper winners. I wouldn't have enough opportunities for him as an amateur and don't have many bumper horses, so he decided to get his conditional license two or three months ago. He's a good young lad who's with me the whole time and works hard. this horse had been frustrating at times but has ability and he'd been running well on the Flat lately. James rode him the last day and felt he should have made more use of him, so he knew what he was going to do today.
Matthew J Smith
After race at Naas Sun, 30th Jan, 2022 (1st)
Sam is a great young lad and he’s ridden a few for us on the Flat as well.
Matthew J Smith
Sam is a great young lad and he’s ridden a few for us on the Flat as well.
Matthew J Smith
After race at Navan Sat, 13th Mar, 2021 (1st)
that was badly needed. That was the plan, I told him (Dillon Maxwell) to jump out and make it. I was a little bit worried about the ground. He gave him a good ride, steadied him up and then let him on again. His jumping was an awful lot better, he got in close to one but he jumped great. I'm delighted with that. He had good form in maiden hurdles and he learned a bit from his handicap debut against older horses last time.
Matthew J Smith
that was badly needed. That was the plan, I told him (Dillon Maxwell) to jump out and make it. I was a little bit worried about the ground. He gave him a good ride, steadied him up and then let him on again. His jumping was an awful lot better, he got in close to one but he jumped great. I'm delighted with that. He had good form in maiden hurdles and he learned a bit from his handicap debut against older horses last time.
Matthew J Smith
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