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Instant Smile (IRE) silks

Horse profile

Instant Smile

Robin Des Pres (FR) × Cristal De Roche (GB) (Golan (IRE))
Sex
gelding
Foaled
2010
Colour
bay
Highest OR
100
Record (GB & IRE)
1 win from 16 runs (6%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
€9,476 IRE
Last official rating
96 (Jumps)
Last run (GB & IRE)
17 Mar 2019, Limerick (IRE) (12/17)
Last win (GB & IRE)
13 Mar 2016, Limerick (IRE)
Recent form
6611096693PU411651512

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtORHeadgearWinner / 2ndWinner prizeDaysFuture form
17 Mar 19Limerick (IRE)12/1733/1distAmbrose McCurtinJohn J WalshFollow Limerick Racecourse On Twitter Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m5fHeavy10-1196pWest Is Best (IRE)€7,392620/16
14 Jan 19Punchestown (IRE)15/2028/1distAmbrose McCurtinJohn J WalshWatch Racing TV On Vodafone TV Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle3mGood11-799pGlobal Racing (IRE)€6,776190/15
26 Dec 18Limerick (IRE)5/1010/121½Ambrose McCurtinJohn J WalshMr. Binman Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase2m3½fSoft10-995-Seskin Flyer (IRE)€7,700110/9
15 Dec 18Fairyhouse (IRE)6/1540/1distAmbrose McCurtinJohn J WalshBoyleXtra One Card Giving You Xtra Handicap HurdleHandicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m7fGood to Yielding11-7100-Brosna George (IRE)€7,0842091/12
20 May 18Limerick (IRE)11/159/1distJ J SlevinJohn J WalshFollow Limerick Racecourse On Facebook Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase2m3½fGood10-1396-Grey Mountain Mist (IRE)€7,700611/13
20 Mar 18Clonmel (IRE)4/97/19Ambrose McCurtinJohn J WalshRacing Again March 29th Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase2m7fHeavy11-196-Betterthanalright (IRE)€6,776400/6
8 Feb 18Thurles (IRE)PU/188/1-J J SlevinJohn J WalshBoyleSports Download Our App Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase2m7½fSoft11-797-Hawk Eye Down (IRE)€7,084441/15
26 Dec 17Limerick (IRE)3/138/15Rachael BlackmoreJohn J WalshMr. Binman Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase2m3½fHeavy10-696-Patsio (IRE)€7,700413/12
15 Nov 17Fairyhouse (IRE)9/1620/1distAmbrose McCurtinJohn J WalshSponsorship At Fairyhouse Enquire Today Handicap ChaseHandicap (unclassified)Chase2m7½fSoft to Heavy11-398-Erkindale Lady (IRE)€6,7762410/14
19 Mar 17Limerick (IRE)6/720/1distAmbrose McCurtinJohn J WalshBook Online At www.limerickraces.ie Beginners ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase2m1½fHeavy11-7--Double Scores (IRE)€8,624800/6
29 Dec 16Limerick (IRE)6/725/1distAmbrose McCurtinJohn J WalshLadbrokes Rated Novice ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase2m6½fSoft to Heavy10-12--Undressed (FR)€10,148390/6
20 Nov 16Cork (IRE)9/1840/1distAmbrose McCurtinJohn J WalshI.N.H. Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Beginners ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase2m5fSoft to Heavy11-7--Isleofhopendreams (GB)€9,8401922/17
12 May 16Tipperary (IRE)10/1616/1distAmbrose McCurtinJohn J WalshKedrah House Stud "Well Chosen" Beginners ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase2m4fYielding to Soft11-7--Stoughan Cross (IRE)€7,073600/15
13 Mar 16Limerick (IRE)1/37/1won ½Ambrose McCurtinJohn J WalshRyans Cleaning Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m6fHeavy11-7--Ben Button (IRE)€7,688240/2
18 Feb 16Clonmel (IRE)6/1050/1distAmbrose McCurtinJohn J WalshClonmel Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m½fHeavy11-7--Alto Esqua (FR)€6,150521/9
28 Dec 15Limerick (IRE)6/1320/1distAmbrose McCurtinJohn J WalshMr. Binman Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2mHeavy10-13--Deans Road (IRE)€8,625-2/11
  • 12/1717 Mar 19 · Limerick (IRE)33/1

    Follow Limerick Racecourse On Twitter Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)2m5fHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    17 Mar 19
    Pos
    12/17
    SP
    33/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Follow Limerick Racecourse On Twitter Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m5f
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    10-11
    OR
    96
    Headgear
    p
    Winner / 2nd
    West Is Best (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €7,392
    Days
    62
    Future form
    0/16
  • 15/2014 Jan 19 · Punchestown (IRE)28/1

    Watch Racing TV On Vodafone TV Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)3mGood

    All fields
    Date
    14 Jan 19
    Pos
    15/20
    SP
    28/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Watch Racing TV On Vodafone TV Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    11-7
    OR
    99
    Headgear
    p
    Winner prize
    €6,776
    Days
    19
    Future form
    0/15
  • 5/1026 Dec 18 · Limerick (IRE)10/1

    Mr. Binman Handicap Chase

    Handicap (unclassified)2m3½fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    26 Dec 18
    Pos
    5/10
    SP
    10/1
    Btn
    21½
    Race
    Mr. Binman Handicap Chase
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m3½f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    10-9
    OR
    95
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Seskin Flyer (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €7,700
    Days
    11
    Future form
    0/9
  • 6/1515 Dec 18 · Fairyhouse (IRE)40/1

    BoyleXtra One Card Giving You Xtra Handicap Hurdle

    Handicap (unclassified)2m7fGood to Yielding

    All fields
    Date
    15 Dec 18
    Pos
    6/15
    SP
    40/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    BoyleXtra One Card Giving You Xtra Handicap Hurdle
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m7f
    Going
    Good to Yielding
    Wgt
    11-7
    OR
    100
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €7,084
    Days
    209
    Future form
    1/12
  • 11/1520 May 18 · Limerick (IRE)9/1

    Follow Limerick Racecourse On Facebook Handicap Chase

    Handicap (unclassified)2m3½fGood

    All fields
    Date
    20 May 18
    Pos
    11/15
    SP
    9/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Follow Limerick Racecourse On Facebook Handicap Chase
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m3½f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    10-13
    OR
    96
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €7,700
    Days
    61
    Future form
    1/13
  • 4/920 Mar 18 · Clonmel (IRE)7/1

    Racing Again March 29th Handicap Chase

    Handicap (unclassified)2m7fHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    20 Mar 18
    Pos
    4/9
    SP
    7/1
    Btn
    9
    Race
    Racing Again March 29th Handicap Chase
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m7f
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    11-1
    OR
    96
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €6,776
    Days
    40
    Future form
    0/6
  • PU/188 Feb 18 · Thurles (IRE)8/1

    BoyleSports Download Our App Handicap Chase

    Handicap (unclassified)2m7½fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    8 Feb 18
    Pos
    PU/18
    SP
    8/1
    Btn
    -
    Race
    BoyleSports Download Our App Handicap Chase
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m7½f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-7
    OR
    97
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €7,084
    Days
    44
    Future form
    1/15
  • 3/1326 Dec 17 · Limerick (IRE)8/1

    Mr. Binman Handicap Chase

    Handicap (unclassified)2m3½fHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    26 Dec 17
    Pos
    3/13
    SP
    8/1
    Btn
    5
    Race
    Mr. Binman Handicap Chase
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m3½f
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    10-6
    OR
    96
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Patsio (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €7,700
    Days
    41
    Future form
    3/12
  • 9/1615 Nov 17 · Fairyhouse (IRE)20/1

    Sponsorship At Fairyhouse Enquire Today Handicap Chase

    Handicap (unclassified)2m7½fSoft to Heavy

    All fields
    Date
    15 Nov 17
    Pos
    9/16
    SP
    20/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Sponsorship At Fairyhouse Enquire Today Handicap Chase
    Class
    Handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m7½f
    Going
    Soft to Heavy
    Wgt
    11-3
    OR
    98
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €6,776
    Days
    241
    Future form
    0/14
  • 6/719 Mar 17 · Limerick (IRE)20/1

    Book Online At www.limerickraces.ie Beginners Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m1½fHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    19 Mar 17
    Pos
    6/7
    SP
    20/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Book Online At www.limerickraces.ie Beginners Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m1½f
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    11-7
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €8,624
    Days
    80
    Future form
    0/6
  • 6/729 Dec 16 · Limerick (IRE)25/1

    Ladbrokes Rated Novice Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m6½fSoft to Heavy

    All fields
    Date
    29 Dec 16
    Pos
    6/7
    SP
    25/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Ladbrokes Rated Novice Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m6½f
    Going
    Soft to Heavy
    Wgt
    10-12
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Undressed (FR)
    Winner prize
    €10,148
    Days
    39
    Future form
    0/6
  • 9/1820 Nov 16 · Cork (IRE)40/1

    I.N.H. Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Beginners Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m5fSoft to Heavy

    All fields
    Date
    20 Nov 16
    Pos
    9/18
    SP
    40/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    I.N.H. Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Beginners Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m5f
    Going
    Soft to Heavy
    Wgt
    11-7
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €9,840
    Days
    192
    Future form
    2/17
  • 10/1612 May 16 · Tipperary (IRE)16/1

    Kedrah House Stud "Well Chosen" Beginners Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m4fYielding to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    12 May 16
    Pos
    10/16
    SP
    16/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Kedrah House Stud "Well Chosen" Beginners Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Yielding to Soft
    Wgt
    11-7
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €7,073
    Days
    60
    Future form
    0/15
  • 1/313 Mar 16 · Limerick (IRE)7/1

    Ryans Cleaning Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m6fHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    13 Mar 16
    Pos
    1/3
    SP
    7/1
    Btn
    won ½
    Race
    Ryans Cleaning Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m6f
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    11-7
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Ben Button (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €7,688
    Days
    24
    Future form
    0/2
  • 6/1018 Feb 16 · Clonmel (IRE)50/1

    Clonmel Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m½fHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    18 Feb 16
    Pos
    6/10
    SP
    50/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Clonmel Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m½f
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    11-7
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Alto Esqua (FR)
    Winner prize
    €6,150
    Days
    52
    Future form
    1/9
  • 6/1328 Dec 15 · Limerick (IRE)20/1

    Mr. Binman Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2mHeavy

    All fields
    Date
    28 Dec 15
    Pos
    6/13
    SP
    20/1
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Mr. Binman Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m
    Going
    Heavy
    Wgt
    10-13
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Deans Road (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €8,625
    Days
    -
    Future form
    2/11

Every British and Irish run since 1990, latest first. Btn is the overall distance beaten (lengths). Where the horse won, the runner-up and winning margin are shown.

Future form: next-time-out winners from this horse's races

DateCourseRaceThis horseWinner next timeTheir posWon onAtRace won
15 Dec 18Fairyhouse (IRE)BoyleXtra One Card Giving You Xtra Handicap Hurdle6/15Brosna George (IRE)112 Jan 19Fairyhouse (IRE)Fairyhouse Members 2019 Handicap Hurdle
20 May 18Limerick (IRE)Follow Limerick Racecourse On Facebook Handicap Chase11/15Kilganer Queen (IRE)720 Jun 18Wexford (IRE)Irish Stallion Farms EBF Handicap Chase
8 Feb 18Thurles (IRE)BoyleSports Download Our App Handicap ChasePU/18Luckyinmilan (IRE)220 Mar 18Clonmel (IRE)Carrick-On-Suir Handicap Chase
26 Dec 17Limerick (IRE)Mr. Binman Handicap Chase3/13Rightback Atya (IRE)520 Jan 18Navan (IRE)Race Displays Event Signage Handicap Chase
26 Dec 17Limerick (IRE)Mr. Binman Handicap Chase3/13Crosshue Boy (IRE)69 Mar 18Leopardstown (IRE)Irish Stallion Farms EBF Rated Novice Chase
26 Dec 17Limerick (IRE)Mr. Binman Handicap Chase3/13Capture The Drama (IRE)71 Jan 18Fairyhouse (IRE)BoyleSports 500,000 Euro Irish Grand National April 2nd Handicap Chase
20 Nov 16Cork (IRE)I.N.H. Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Beginners Chase9/18Bobbythegangster (IRE)-8 Dec 16Clonmel (IRE)Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle
20 Nov 16Cork (IRE)I.N.H. Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Beginners Chase9/18Catalaunian Fields (IRE)-1 Jan 17Tramore (IRE)Waterford & Tramore Racecourse Supporters Club Rated Novice Chase
18 Feb 16Clonmel (IRE)Clonmel Maiden Hurdle6/10Double Scores (IRE)212 Mar 16Limerick (IRE)Mullins Magic Free Bet Offer At Coral.ie (C & G) Maiden Hurdle
28 Dec 15Limerick (IRE)Mr. Binman Maiden Hurdle6/13Deans Road (IRE)18 May 16Limerick (IRE)Coral.ie Bet & Watch Irish And UK Racing Live Beginners Chase
28 Dec 15Limerick (IRE)Mr. Binman Maiden Hurdle6/13Nine Stiches (IRE)227 Jan 16Thurles (IRE)thurles.ie Maiden Hurdle

Other runners from this horse's races (latest 20 races with a next-time-out winner, up to 40 rows) that won on their next start in Britain or Ireland. FF on the race record = next-time-out winners / runners that have run again (this horse excluded).

Trainer changes

TrainerFirst runLast runFirst run for yardOR first runOR last runBest ORRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
John J Walsh28 Dec 1517 Mar 196/139896100161016.3%12.5%£0€9,476
John J Walsh
First run
28 Dec 15
Last run
17 Mar 19
First run for yard
6/13
OR first run
98
OR last run
96
Best OR
100
Runs
16
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
6.3%
Place %
12.5%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,476

Trained by one trainer throughout its British and Irish career.

Stats

Career summary by code (GB & IRE)

CodeRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)Best ORFirst runLast run
National Hunt161016.3%12.5%£0€9,47610028 Dec 1517 Mar 19
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runs
16
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
6.3%
Place %
12.5%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,476
Best OR
100
First run
28 Dec 15
Last run
17 Mar 19

Placed = 1st in 2-4 runners, 1st-2nd in 5-7, 1st-3rd in 8+.

By race type

Race typeRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Hurdle610016.7%16.7%£0€7,688
Chase100010.0%10.0%£0€1,789
Hurdle
Race type
Hurdle
Runs
6
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
16.7%
Place %
16.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€7,688
Chase
Race type
Chase
Runs
10
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
10.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,789

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Good20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Good to Yielding10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Yielding to Soft10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Soft20000.0%0.0%£0€200
Soft to Heavy30000.0%0.0%£0€0
Heavy710114.3%28.6%£0€9,276
Good
Going
Good
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Good to Yielding
Going
Good to Yielding
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Yielding to Soft
Going
Yielding to Soft
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Soft
Going
Soft
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€200
Soft to Heavy
Going
Soft to Heavy
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Heavy
Going
Heavy
Runs
7
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
14.3%
Place %
28.6%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,276

By distance

DistanceRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
2m to 2m1f20000.0%0.0%£0€0
2m2f to 2m5f70010.0%14.3%£0€1,338
2m6f to 3m1f710014.3%14.3%£0€8,139
2m to 2m1f
Distance
2m to 2m1f
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
2m2f to 2m5f
Distance
2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
7
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
14.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,338
2m6f to 3m1f
Distance
2m6f to 3m1f
Runs
7
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
14.3%
Place %
14.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€8,139

Flat bands: 5f-6f, 7f-1m, 9f-11f, 12f-13f, 14f+. NH bands: 2m-2m1f, 2m2f-2m5f, 2m6f-3m1f, 3m2f+.

By course

CourseRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Limerick (IRE)810112.5%25.0%£0€9,025
Clonmel (IRE)20000.0%0.0%£0€451
Fairyhouse (IRE)20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Cork (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Punchestown (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Thurles (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Tipperary (IRE)10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Limerick (IRE)
Runs
8
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
12.5%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,025
Clonmel (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€451
Fairyhouse (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Cork (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Punchestown (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Thurles (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Tipperary (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By class

ClassRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Handicap (unclassified)90010.0%11.1%£0€1,789
Non-handicap (unclassified)710014.3%14.3%£0€7,688
Handicap (unclassified)
Class
Handicap (unclassified)
Runs
9
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
11.1%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,789
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Class
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Runs
7
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
14.3%
Place %
14.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€7,688

Pattern (Group/Grade/Listed) shown ahead of class. Irish races carry no class, so they are grouped as handicap or non-handicap.

By field size

RunnersRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
2 to 5 runners1100100.0%100.0%£0€7,688
6 to 8 runners20000.0%0.0%£0€0
9 to 12 runners30000.0%0.0%£0€651
13 to 16 runners60010.0%16.7%£0€1,138
17+ runners40000.0%0.0%£0€0
2 to 5 runners
Runners
2 to 5 runners
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€7,688
6 to 8 runners
Runners
6 to 8 runners
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€651
13 to 16 runners
Runners
13 to 16 runners
Runs
6
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
16.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,138
17+ runners
Runners
17+ runners
Runs
4
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
January10000.0%0.0%£0€0
February20000.0%0.0%£0€0
March410025.0%25.0%£0€8,139
May20000.0%0.0%£0€0
November20000.0%0.0%£0€0
December50010.0%20.0%£0€1,338
January
Month
January
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
February
Month
February
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
March
Month
March
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
25.0%
Place %
25.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€8,139
May
Month
May
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
November
Month
November
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
December
Month
December
Runs
5
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
20.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,338

By jockey

JockeyRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Ambrose McCurtin131007.7%7.7%£0€8,339
J J Slevin20000.0%0.0%£0€0
Rachael Blackmore10010.0%100.0%£0€1,138
Ambrose McCurtin
Runs
13
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
7.7%
Place %
7.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€8,339
J J Slevin
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Rachael Blackmore
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,138

By trainer

TrainerRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
John J Walsh161016.3%12.5%£0€9,476
John J Walsh
Runs
16
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
6.3%
Place %
12.5%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,476

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear141017.1%14.3%£0€9,476
p20000.0%0.0%£0€0
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
14
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
7.1%
Place %
14.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,476
p
Headgear
p
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Headgear codes as declared: b blinkers, v visor, p cheekpieces, t tongue strap, h hood, e/s eyeshield.

By days since last run

Days since last runRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Debut / no previous run10000.0%0.0%£0€0
8 to 14 days10000.0%0.0%£0€200
15 to 30 days210050.0%50.0%£0€7,688
31 to 60 days60010.0%16.7%£0€1,589
61 to 120 days30000.0%0.0%£0€0
121 to 365 days30000.0%0.0%£0€0
Debut / no previous run
Days since last run
Debut / no previous run
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
8 to 14 days
Days since last run
8 to 14 days
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€200
15 to 30 days
Days since last run
15 to 30 days
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€7,688
31 to 60 days
Days since last run
31 to 60 days
Runs
6
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
16.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,589
61 to 120 days
Days since last run
61 to 120 days
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
121 to 365 days
Days since last run
121 to 365 days
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Counted from the previous run in Britain or Ireland; runs abroad are not seen.

By first-time headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
First time in any headgear10000.0%0.0%£0€0
First time cheekpieces10000.0%0.0%£0€0
Headgear, all items worn before10000.0%0.0%£0€0
No headgear141017.1%14.3%£0€9,476
First time in any headgear
Headgear
First time in any headgear
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
First time cheekpieces
Headgear
First time cheekpieces
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Headgear, all items worn before
Headgear
Headgear, all items worn before
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
0.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€0
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
14
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
7.1%
Place %
14.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,476

A run can count in more than one "first time" row (e.g. first-time blinkers and first headgear of any kind). First time is judged against earlier British and Irish runs only.

Pedigree

Pedigree

Sire branchRobin Des Pres (FR)

Parent · 1

  1. SireRobin Des Pres (FR)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Sire's sireNot traced
  2. Sire's damNot traced

Great-grandparents · 4

  1. Sire's sire's sireNot traced
  2. Sire's sire's damNot traced
  3. Sire's dam's sireNot traced
  4. Sire's dam's damNot traced
Dam branchCristal De Roche (GB)

Parent · 1

  1. DamCristal De Roche (GB)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireGolan (IRE)
  2. Dam's damNot traced

Great-grandparents · 4

  1. Dam's sire's sireNot traced
  2. Dam's sire's damNot traced
  3. Dam's dam's sireNot traced
  4. Dam's dam's damNot traced
Robin Des Pres (FR)
Cristal De Roche (GB)
Not traced
Not traced
Golan (IRE)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseInstant Smile (IRE)
Sexgelding
Foaled2010
SireRobin Des Pres (FR)
DamCristal De Roche (GB)
DamsireGolan (IRE)
Dam's produce1 winners from 1 runners

Female line

  1. Cristal De Roche (GB) · 1 winners from 1 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireBreederFoaledColourSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Robin Des Pres (FR)Cristal De Roche (GB)Golan (IRE)Martin Keating10 Apr 10baygeldingFlat 13.0f · NH 2m4fFlat 9.6f · NH 2m3½f
Robin Des Pres (FR)
Breeder
Martin Keating
Foaled
10 Apr 10
Colour
bay
Sex
gelding
Sire's avg winning distance
Flat 13.0f · NH 2m4f
Damsire's avg winning distance
Flat 9.6f · NH 2m3½f

Progeny of Robin Des Pres (FR) in this horse's best conditions

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All National Hunt runs2,6762556679.5%24.9%161
At 2m6f to 3m1f648551548.5%23.8%71
On Heavy going23917577.1%23.8%71
At 2m6f to 3m1f on Heavy going41489.8%19.5%21
All National Hunt runs
Condition
All National Hunt runs
Runs
2,676
Wins
255
Placed
667
Win %
9.5%
Place %
24.9%
This horse runs
16
This horse wins
1
At 2m6f to 3m1f
Condition
At 2m6f to 3m1f
Runs
648
Wins
55
Placed
154
Win %
8.5%
Place %
23.8%
This horse runs
7
This horse wins
1
On Heavy going
Condition
On Heavy going
Runs
239
Wins
17
Placed
57
Win %
7.1%
Place %
23.8%
This horse runs
7
This horse wins
1
At 2m6f to 3m1f on Heavy going
Condition
At 2m6f to 3m1f on Heavy going
Runs
41
Wins
4
Placed
8
Win %
9.8%
Place %
19.5%
This horse runs
2
This horse wins
1

Best distance band and going band are where this horse has most wins (then places, then runs) in its main code. Sire figures: all British and Irish runs by the sire's progeny since 1990.

Robin Des Pres (FR) × Golan (IRE) mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
National Hunt11100.0%016116.3%£0€9,476
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runners
1
Winners
1
Winners %
100.0%
Black-type winners
0
Runs
16
Wins
1
2nd/3rd
1
Win %
6.3%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,476

Small sample (under 5 runners): read with care. Includes this horse.

Best of the cross

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Instant Smile (IRE)1610£0€9,476
Instant Smile (IRE)
Runs
16
Wins
1
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€9,476

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Ratings

Official ratings

CodeCurrent ORHighest ORLowest ORRated runs
National Hunt96100959
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
96
Highest OR
100
Lowest OR
95
Rated runs
9

Current OR here is the mark carried on the latest run in each code; the page header uses a newer declared mark where one exists.

Official rating by run

DateCourseCodeORChangePos
17 Mar 19Limerick (IRE)NH96-312/17
14 Jan 19Punchestown (IRE)NH99415/20
26 Dec 18Limerick (IRE)NH95-55/10
15 Dec 18Fairyhouse (IRE)NH10046/15
20 May 18Limerick (IRE)NH96011/15
20 Mar 18Clonmel (IRE)NH96-14/9
8 Feb 18Thurles (IRE)NH971PU/18
26 Dec 17Limerick (IRE)NH96-23/13
15 Nov 17Fairyhouse (IRE)NH98-9/16

Current mark v winning marks

CodeCurrent OROR last runChangeHighest ORv highest
National Hunt96960100-4
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
96
OR last run
96
Change
0
Highest OR
100
v highest
-4

Differences are current OR minus the mark shown (positive = higher now). Current OR in the main code uses a newer declared or published mark where one exists.

Family

Dam summary

Cristal De Roche (GB)

G1 winners
0
Produce
1 winners from 1 runners

Full siblings

Instant Smile is the only foal out of Cristal De Roche (GB) to have raced in Britain or Ireland.

Half siblings

Instant Smile is the only foal out of Cristal De Roche (GB) to have raced in Britain or Ireland.

Female line

  1. 1Cristal De Roche (GB)

Notable relatives

No black-type winners in this female family in GB or IRE since 1990.

In brief

When was Instant Smile foaled?

Instant Smile (IRE), a bay racehorse, was foaled on 10 April 2010.

Who are the sire and dam of Instant Smile?

Instant Smile (IRE) is by Robin Des Pres (FR) out of Cristal De Roche (GB), a daughter of Golan (IRE), and was bred by Martin Keating.

Who trained Instant Smile?

Instant Smile (IRE) was trained by John J Walsh and owned by D M O'Meara at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.

What is Instant Smile's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Instant Smile (IRE) won 1 of 16 races (6%).

What is Instant Smile's biggest win?

Instant Smile (IRE)'s only win in Britain or Ireland came in the Ryans Cleaning Maiden Hurdle at Limerick (IRE) on 13 March 2016.

Has Instant Smile ever been beaten?

Instant Smile (IRE) was beaten 15 times in 16 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 28 December 2015 at Limerick (IRE) (6th of 13).

What was Instant Smile's official rating?

Instant Smile (IRE) was last officially rated 96 over jumps (career high 100).

Is Instant Smile still racing?

Instant Smile (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 17 March 2019 at Limerick (IRE) in the Follow Limerick Racecourse On Twitter Handicap Hurdle, finishing 12th of 17, and has not run there since.

What is Instant Smile's record at Limerick (IRE)?

Instant Smile (IRE) ran most often at Limerick (IRE), with 1 win from 8 runs there.

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