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Cracking Smart (FR) b g 8th May 2012Track Horse
Track Horse
Cracking Smart (FR) b g 8th May 2012
Last Win
Navan Sun, 16th Feb, 20 16/1, D N Russell
Gordon Elliott
(1740 days)
Last Run
Uttoxeter Tue, 5th Jul, 22
p.u., 40/1, Miss Roisin Leech
(870 days)
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Runs
Wins
Places
Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
16
3
4
19%
€98,737.5
4.82
Chase IRE
4
0
1
0%
€3,000
-4.00
NHF IRE
1
1
0
100%
€6,250
1.62
Hurdle GB
4
0
0
0%
£5,300
-4.00
Chase GB
4
0
0
0%
£1,889
-4.00
Under Rules Total
29
4
5
14%
-5.55
Form Figures
21112-26-3082F8P75-14F500-0-P454PP/
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 21112-26-3082F8P75-14F500-0-P454PP/
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
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MorningSP
Change of Trainer Mrs Denise Foster to Mrs S Leech
Sep 2021
September HIT Sale (Goffs UK)
Gigginstown House Stud
Purchaser: Leech Racing Ltd
£10,000
Lots Sold: 129
Prices
Avg: £11,805
Median: £8,000
Maximum: £85,000
Change of Trainer Gordon Elliott to Mrs Denise Foster
05Nov17 Cor 24f Soft 4y+ H(40K)
11-0[5/4Fav]ts41st of 5, 8.5L to Robin Des Foret
J W Kennedy
5/4 Fav
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
Sep 2021
September HIT Sale (Goffs UK)
Gigginstown House Stud
Purchaser: Leech Racing Ltd
£10,000
Lots Sold: 129
Prices
Avg: £11,805
Median: £8,000
Maximum: £85,000
Reports in which Cracking Smart (FR) was mentioned
Honeysuckle sights set on Hatton's Grace double
Honeysuckle is reported to be in good heart as she bids for back-to-back wins in the Baroneracing.com Hatton’s Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse on Sunday. Sun 29th Nov
Geraghty & Henderson strike again with Dame
Dame De Compagnie justified strong market support in the Coral Cup to continue a golden start to the Cheltenham Festival for Barry Geraghty and Nicky Henderson. Wed 11th Mar
Tiger bidding for cross country hat-trick
All eyes will be on Tiger Roll as the dual Grand National hero goes for a third successive win in the Glenfarclas Chase at Cheltenham. Wed 11th Mar
Elliott and Russell at double in Navan
Sassy Yet Classy, in first-time cheekpieces, brought up a double for Gordon Elliott and Davy Russell in the mares' handicap hurdle at Navan. Sun 16th Feb
Cracking Smart delivers for Elliott and Russell
Cracking Smart returned to form with a vengeance at 16/1 in the Grade 2 Boyne Hurdle at Navan. Sun 16th Feb
Going update and market movers
The ground at Navan remains Heavy following 2mm of rain since the latest update yesterday. There is a risk of further showers and strong winds later today. Sun 16th Feb
Flyer four-timer for 'Aussie' Mullins
Tornado Flyer won the attritional Mongey Communications Beginners Chase at Naas today on chase debut as the Grade 1 winning bumper performer was the fourth winner across two continents on the day for Champion N.H. Trainer Willie Mullins. Sat 09th Nov
Moore doubles up on Minella Fair
Jonathan Moore bookended the card at Limerick with success on Minella Fair in the concluding beginners' chase. Sun 13th Oct
Apple's Jade and Faugheen clash in Christmas cracker
Apple’s Jade clashes with Faugheen in a fascinating renewal of the Squared Financial Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown today. Fri 28th Dec
Review naas 7th Jan
Next Destination maintained his unbeaten record over obstacles with a victory in the Lawlor's of Naas Novice HurdleSun 07th Jan
Destination Grade 1 landed
Upped to Grade 1 level it was hardly surprising that he'd have to work harder, but Next Destination is now three from three over flights after his success in the Lawlor's Of Naas Novice Hurdle. Sun 07th Jan
Review navan 17th Dec
Next Destination quickened away nicely to land Grade Two honours at Navan in the Navan Novice HurdleSun 17th Dec
Destination takes the feature at Navan in style
Next Destination made it two from two over flights, as he came home a comfortable winner of the feature at Navan this afternoon, the Grade 2 Navan Novice Hurdle. Sun 17th Dec
Destination looking to star in Samcro's absence
No Samcro, but the Navan Novice Hurdle has still attracted a top-class field to the Meath track on Sunday. Sun 17th Dec
Review cork 5th Nov
Mags and Danny Mullins combined to lift the Paddy Power Cork Grand National Handicap Chase with Logical SongSun 05th Nov
Cracking takes Listed honours at Cork
Cracking Smart made it two from two over flights, as he took the Listed Paddy Power Acca Insurance Irish EBF Novice Hurdle. Sun 05th Nov
Shady justifies odds-on favouritism
Shady Operator justified odds-on favouritism in the opener at Cork, the Paddy Power Betting Shops Maiden Hurdle. Sun 05th Nov
Pulse & Song among Cork National 15
The Paddy Power Cork Grand National takes centre stage at the Mallow circuit on Sunday, with 15 declared for the valuable Grade B contest. Sun 05th Nov
Review punchestown 18th Oct
Petit Mouchoir made a very pleasing start to his fencing career in the Coral.ie Bet & Watch Irish And UK Racing Live Beginners Chase at PunchestownWed 18th Oct
Elliott doubles up with maiden hurdle winner
Trainer Gordon Elliott completed a double at Punchestown today as his Gigginstown House Stud owned Cracking Smart landed the Coral.ie Bet 5 Get 20 In Bets Maiden Hurdle under jockey Jack Kennedy. Wed 18th Oct
Codd now 3 up
Jamie Codd today edged on by three from Patrick Mullins in the race to be crowed champion amateur rider for the 2016/17 season. Codd won on the Gigginstown House Stud-owned and Gordon Elliott-trained Cracking Smart in the concluding Auld Stand Ratoath & Kelly Pub Ashbourne Supporting Meath GAA Race Day INH Flat Race at Fairyhouse. Tue 18th Apr
Review fairyhouse 18th Apr
Thomas Hobson recaptured his sparkle to collect the big prize on offer in the Glascarn Handicap Hurdle for Willie Mullins at FairyhouseTue 18th Apr
Review naas 11th Feb
Slowmotion (9-4) came from last to first to land the BBA Ireland Limited Opera Hat Mares Chase, the feature race at NaasSat 11th Feb
Elliott's Escape leads Naas 1-2
Gordon Elliott continues to set a strong pace at the head of the Trainers’ Championship and the Gold Cup and Grand National winning trainer registered a 1-2 in the O'Driscoll O'Neil Supporting Kill GAA Maiden Hurdle at Naas today, as his Midnight Escape beat stablemate Cracking Smart. Sat 11th Feb
After race at Navan Sun, 16th Feb, 2020 (1st) 
He was very talented as a novice and he didn't reach the heights which we were all bemused by. He travelled quite well but you just weren't sure what would happen when he came off the bridle but he was very good. It is great for Cracking Smart to win it but he is probably going to be overshadowed by Tiger Roll. He (Cracking Smart) is entered in some of the handicaps at Cheltenham and maybe the softer ground could be the key to him too. I thought he (Tiger Roll) ran a brilliant race - he jumped and Keith (Donoghue) said he travelled everywhere. He thought after three out he was going to win. Down to the second last he just had a blow then and rode him hands and heels to the line. I told Keith to follow them around and if you beat one or two home I'd be thrilled. I thought there was a lot of pluses to be taken out of the race and once he is okay in the morning, that is all we wanted. He said he pulled the arms out of him the whole way and we can look forward to the Cross Country race now. Cheltenham is the plan now and he'll go to Cheltenham next week or the week after to have a pop around. We'll take a lead-horse with him and he'll also have another racecourse gallop and that'll be him. We are thrilled with Tiger Roll and once he is alright in the morning it will be all systems for Cheltenham and all being well the Randox Aintree Grand National.
Gordon Elliott
He was very talented as a novice and he didn't reach the heights which we were all bemused by. He travelled quite well but you just weren't sure what would happen when he came off the bridle but he was very good. It is great for Cracking Smart to win it but he is probably going to be overshadowed by Tiger Roll. He (Cracking Smart) is entered in some of the handicaps at Cheltenham and maybe the softer ground could be the key to him too. I thought he (Tiger Roll) ran a brilliant race - he jumped and Keith (Donoghue) said he travelled everywhere. He thought after three out he was going to win. Down to the second last he just had a blow then and rode him hands and heels to the line. I told Keith to follow them around and if you beat one or two home I'd be thrilled. I thought there was a lot of pluses to be taken out of the race and once he is okay in the morning, that is all we wanted. He said he pulled the arms out of him the whole way and we can look forward to the Cross Country race now. Cheltenham is the plan now and he'll go to Cheltenham next week or the week after to have a pop around. We'll take a lead-horse with him and he'll also have another racecourse gallop and that'll be him. We are thrilled with Tiger Roll and once he is alright in the morning it will be all systems for Cheltenham and all being well the Randox Aintree Grand National.
Gordon Elliott
After race at Punchestown Wed, 18th Oct, 2017 (1st)
he's a nice big horse and a chaser for the future. He'll stay over hurdles this season.
Gordon Elliott
he's a nice big horse and a chaser for the future. He'll stay over hurdles this season.
Gordon Elliott
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