Smooth Stepper
Foaled 2009 · by Alflora out of Jazzy Refrain (Jareer)
Form 155/51P5/301 (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 31 Mar 14 – 20 Mar 22, last for Alex Hales · current OR 130
Grade 3 won the Unibet Grand National Trial Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (2020)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 22 | CarlisleAglionby Veterans' Handicap Chase · Class 2 · 3m110y · Good | 3m110y | Good | 1/5 | 130 | Kielan Woods |
| 23 Jan 22 | LingfieldRacehorselotto.com Surrey National Handicap Chase · Class 3 · 3m4f178y · Heavy | 3m4f178y | Heavy | 10/15 | 133 | Kielan Woods |
| 1 Jan 22 | CheltenhamNew Four Eighty Restaurant At Cheltenham Festival Handicap Chase (GBB Race) · Class 2 · 3m2f70y · Soft | 3m2f70y | Soft | 3/11 | 135 | Harry Bannister |
| 1 Dec 21 | HaydockJewson Altrincham Veterans' Handicap Chase · Class 2 · 3m1f125y · Heavy | 3m1f125y | Heavy | 5/11 | 138 | Harry Bannister |
| 24 Apr 21 | Sandown Grade 3bet365 Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (GBB Race) · Class 1 · 3m4f166y · Good | 3m4f166y | Good | PU/16 | 142 | Harry Bannister |
| 21 Mar 21 | CarlisleAglionby Veterans' Handicap Chase · Class 2 · 3m110y · Soft | 3m110y | Soft | 1/6 | 137 | Harry Bannister |
| 23 Jan 21 | Haydock Grade 2Peter Marsh Handicap Chase (Limited Handicap) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) · Class 1 · 3m1f125y · Heavy | 3m1f125y | Heavy | 5/8 | 140 | Harry Bannister |
| 5 Dec 20 | Aintree Grade 3William Hill Becher Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (National Course) (GBB Race) · Class 1 · 3m1f188y · Soft | 3m1f188y | Soft | 5/14 | 142 | Harry Bannister |
| 8 Nov 20 | SandownSandown Park Veterans' Handicap Chase · Class 2 · 3m37y · Good | 3m37y | Good | 5/10 | 144 | Harry Bannister |
| 15 Feb 20 | Haydock Grade 3Unibet Grand National Trial Handicap Chase (Grade 3) · Class 1 · 3m4f97y · Heavy | 3m4f97y | Heavy | 1/10 | 133 | Harry Bannister |
| 4 Jan 20 | SandownUnibet Veterans' Handicap Chase (In Memory Of Houblon Des Obeaux) · Class 2 · 3m37y · Soft | 3m37y | Soft | 6/14 | 135 | Kielan Woods |
| 20 Nov 19 | WarwickJohn Sumner Memorial Veterans' Handicap Chase · Class 2 · 3m · Soft | 3m | Soft | 2/6 | 132 | Kielan Woods |
Alflora as a stallion
In our records: 655 runners, 218 winners (33%), 15 black-type winners including 1 at the top level, 15 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1996–2013.
His best
What A Friend Grade 1 OR 169 · Wishfull Thinking Grade 2 OR 169 · Central House Grade 2 OR 160 · Hobbs Hill Grade 2 OR 150 · Wayward Prince Grade 3 OR 155 · Fine Rightly Grade 3 OR 152
The dam: Jazzy Refrain by Jareer
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 1 winner from 4 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavella Wells (GB) 2008 mare · by Alflora (full sibling) | 12 | 0 | OR 91 |
| Reggie Parrot (GB) 2007 gelding · by Soviet Star | 4 | 0 | – |
| King Of Redfield (IRE) 2004 gelding · by King's Theatre | 42 | 2 | OR 116 |
| Rhapsody In Bloom (GB) 2001 gelding · by Botanic | 3 | 0 | – |
Smooth Stepper in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Goffs UK January SaleLot 102 · as a in training | £3,500Harvey Smith | Harvey Smith | The Downs Stables |
| 2018 Goffs UK Spring HIT P2P SaleLot 538 · as a pointer | £27,000Alex Hales | Alex Hales | Aaffke Clarke Racing |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Lavella Wells2008 filly by Alflora | 2013 Goffs UK January SaleLot 103 · in training | £5,200Harvey Smith |
| Reggie Parrot2007 gelding by Soviet Star | 2013 Goffs UK January SaleLot 104 · in training | £800Harvey Smith |
| King Of Redfield2004 gelding by King's Theatre | 2007 Tattersalls Ireland Winter Flat and National HuntLot 45 · store | €13,000Seamus Mannion |
| 2005 filly by King's Theatre | 2006 Goffs December NH SaleLot 149 · store | €5,500Kelly Michael |
From our racing database: every British and Irish result since 2005, and every Goffs, Tattersalls, Tattersalls Ireland and Arqana sale 2005 – 2026. Linked by the seller — always check the passport matches.