SMASHING is a filly by Rafeef (AUS) out of the dam Wrecking Ball (Great Britain). She was bred by Ridgemont. She has been leased to the Hollywood Syndicate.
Name: SMASHING
Sex: Bay Filly
Foaled: 02 November 2020
Sire: Rafeef (AUS)
Mare: Wrecking Ball (Great Britain)
Breeder: Ridgemont
Trainer: Alan Greeff
Previous Trainer: Clinton Binda
Record: 15-1-7
First Run For Hollywood Syndicate: 17/11/2023
UPDATES – SMASHING
December 5th, 2024
She has relocated to the Eastern Cape and has arrived at Alan Greeff Racing Stables.
November 28th, 2024
Raced over 1000m at the Vaal. Finished 5th out of 12 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: She didn’t disgrace herself finishing 5th. She has moved to PE where she may be more competitive.
November 12th, 2024
Raced over 1000m at Turffontein on the Inside track. Finished 7th out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: She was dropped out to the back of the field from her wide draw. She pulled throughout the turn, and was squeezed at the 200m mark. Jockey Strydom didn’t persevere after that. She should have finish closer.
September 26th, 2024
Raced over 1000m at the Vaal on the Classic track. Finished 3rd out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good third although she is average.
September 3rd, 2024
Raced over 1000m at the Vaal. Finished 4th out of 6 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Her first run out the maidens was a fair, but it was very weak company.
August 20th, 2024
575 – SMASHING sheds her maiden tag over 1000m on the Vaal Classic course this afternoon. She showed speed under S’manga Khumalo and kept finding all the way to the line. The daughter of Rafeef is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Clinton Binda and is bred by Ridgemont. Replay and Interview.
July 13th, 2024
Raced over 1000m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 3rd out of 10 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good third, I believe if she didn’t miss the break she would have finished closer.
May 28th, 2024
Raced over 1000m at the Vaal Classic track. Finished 3rd out of 13 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: On that performance she should win a 1200m maiden.
May 16th, 2024
Raced over 1000m at the Vaal track. Finished 6th out of 13 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: She is very average.
March 23rd, 2024
Raced over 1000m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 6th out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: Poor run.
March 7th, 2024
Raced over 1000m at the Vaal. Finished 5th out of 15 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good run, not far off from winning.
February 14th, 2024
Raced over 1000m at Greyville on the Polytrack. Finished 3rd out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: She showed lot of speed, but found nothing at the finish.
January 2nd, 2024
Raced over 1000m at the Vaal Classic track. Finished 5th out of 9 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: She ran a bit of a disappointing race. I feel she needs a bit further.
December 5th, 2023
Raced over 1000m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 3rd out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: She is still green, and needs more ground.
November 17th, 2023
Raced over 1000m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 4th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: She was very green in the early part of the race. She finished the race off very well and should be hard to beat next time on that performance.
October 3rd, 2022
Smashing has been leased to the Hollywood Syndicate by Ridgemont.