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Smash blows away rivals

Smash Williams comes home an easy winner under Kevin ManningSmash Williams comes home an easy winner under Kevin Manning
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Smash Williams made a big impression on his debut in the six-furlong maiden at the Curragh when sprinting away from his rivals in blistering style.

The Jim Bolger-trained debutant was produced to lead a furlong-and-a-half out by Kevin Manning.

The son of Fracas powered clear inside the final furlong to post a six-and-a-half length victory at odds of 7/1. Indrahar edged the runner-up spot from well backed debutant Moral High Ground who was sent off 4/1 favourite having been 20/1 in the morning.

"I was surprised he won so easily but knew we were coming with a good horse," said Bolger.

"We thought if there wasn't a real smart one there we expected to win. Kevin was very impressed.

"He was kind of a late developer and had a bit of a hold up with a nasal discharge a month ago.

"I didn't think he'd be back so soon but when it cleared up he indicated he was ready to go.

"He could go up to a mile and he has a great temperament."

1st
7/1
Tote €10.50 €3.20
2nd
6.5L
11/2
€1.80
3rd
hd
4/1Fav
€2.40
4th
1.25L
25/1
About Gary Carson
Gary started out as a trainee/assistant journalist with the Sporting Life newspaper and has worked in the racing industry for over 25 years. He has been with the Press Association since 2013 and won the Irish Field Nap Table in 2016. He enjoys working with horses and trained his own horse, Mamaslittlestar, to win a point-to-point in 2019.