Cracking Smart
Foaled 2012 · by Great Pretender out of Maya Du Frene (Le Pommier D'Or)
€102,714Prize money
Form 0/0P6/P454PP (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 15 May 16 – 5 Jul 22, last for Sophie Leech · current OR 115
Grade 2 won the Ladbrokes Ireland Boyne Hurdle (Grade 2) (2020)
Listed won the Paddy Power Acca Insurance Irish EBF Novice Hurdle (Listed) (2017)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jul 22 | UttoxeterCazoo Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m7f70y · Good | 2m7f70y | Good | PU/10 | 115 | Miss Roisin Leech |
| 1 Jun 22 | CartmelLakes Luxury Loos Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) · Class 3 · 2m5f34y · Good To Soft | 2m5f34y | Good To Soft | PU/6 | 115 | Sean Bowen |
| 4 Mar 22 | DoncasterVirgin Bet Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) · Class 4 · 2m7f214y · Soft | 2m7f214y | Soft | 4/4 | 121 | Harry Reed |
| 13 Feb 22 | ExeterVirgin Bet Novices' Chase (GBB Race) · Class 3 · 2m3f48y · Soft | 2m3f48y | Soft | 5/7 | 126 | Cillin Leonard |
| 31 Jan 22 | HerefordCentral Roofing Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) · Class 3 · 2m4f194y · Good | 2m4f194y | Good | 4/4 | 132 | Harry Reed |
| 1 Jan 22 | CheltenhamPaddy Power Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) · Class 2 · 2m7f213y · Soft | 2m7f213y | Soft | PU/14 | 145 | Cillin Leonard |
| 9 Dec 21 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer (FR)Prix Domingo Perea (Hurdle) (Conditions) (5yo+) (Turf) · 2m1½f · Heavy | 2m1½f | Heavy | 6/9 | – | Felix De Giles |
| 29 Oct 21 | Auteuil (FR)Prix Hunorisk (Hurdle) (Conditions) (5yo+) (Turf) · 2m2f · Heavy | 2m2f | Heavy | PU/12 | – | Corentin Smeulders |
| 30 Jul 21 | GalwayGuinness Handicap Hurdle (Grade B) · 2m6f168y · Good | 2m6f168y | Good | 18/19 | 150 | Hugh McOwan |
| 28 Dec 20 | LeopardstownPertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier) · 3m · Soft | 3m | Soft | 14/20 | 152 | Jack Wildman |
| 5 Dec 20 | NavaneCOMM Merchant Solutions Handicap Hurdle (Grade B) · 3m60y · Soft | 3m60y | Soft | 15/20 | 154 | Jack Wildman |
| 29 Nov 20 | Fairyhouse Grade 1BARONERACING.COM Hatton's Grace Hurdle (Grade 1) · 2m4f · Soft | 2m4f | Soft | 5/6 | 154 | Jack Kennedy |
Great Pretender as a stallion
In our records: 412 runners, 176 winners (43%), 41 black-type winners including 8 at the top level, 27 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2007–2023.
His best
Greaneteen Grade 1 OR 171 · Great Field Grade 1 OR 164 · Lossiemouth Grade 1 OR 162 · Benie Des Dieux Grade 1 OR 162 · Ptit Zig Grade 1 OR 162 · Lanivtsi Grade 1 OR 161
The dam: Maya Du Frene by Le Pommier D'Or
She ran 2 times and won 1. Dam of 1 winner from 3 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helios Smart (FR) 2017 gelding · by Balko | 4 | 0 | OR 95 |
| Barbarella Smart (FR) 2011 filly · by Hurricane Cat | 4 | 1 | – |
| Ascot Saintmartin (FR) 2010 gelding · by Saint Des Saints | 1 | 0 | – |
Cracking Smart in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Goffs UK September HIT SaleLot 55 · as a in training | £10,000Leech Racing Ltd | Leech Racing Ltd | Gigginstown House Stud |
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.