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Smiling Bess (IRE)
7yo ch f 2019Track Horse

Track Horse
Smiling Bess (IRE)
ch f 2019Last Win
Kilbeggan Fri, 12th Jul, 24 14/1, J S McGarvey
Kevin Prendergast
(605 days)
Last Run
Gowran Park Sat, 8th Nov, 25
p.u., 18/1, L A McKenna
(121 days)
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Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
11
1
3
9%
€12,975
4.00
NHF IRE
4
0
1
0%
€1,650
-4.00
Under Rules Total
15
1
4
7%
0.00
Form Figures
3407-2478127-377P-
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 3407-2478127-377P-
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MorningSP
Change of Trainer Kevin Prendergast to Ross O'Sullivan
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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.
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Reports in which Smiling Bess (IRE) was mentioned

O'Connor guides Young Lucy to narrow win
Mon 04th Aug
Jumping Susie makes all to complete double for Alex Harvey
Having won the previous race on the card, jockey Alex Harvey completed a quick double when making all on Jumping Susie to land the Tote Handicap Hurdle at Kilbeggan. Fri 26th Jul
Prendergast Smiling after Bess scores over hurdles
Veteran Curragh trainer Kevin Prendergast gained a rare winner over jumps as first reserve Smiling Bess just prevailed in a thrilling finish to the Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey Maiden Hurdle. Fri 12th Jul
Instant Tendance gains deserved and poignant win
Odds-on punters made it two from two at Navan this afternoon as Instant Tendance got well on top on the run-in to land the BoyleSports Money Back 2nd To The Favourite Mares Maiden Hurdle. Sat 02nd Mar
Portcammon wins nicely on debut for Mullins
Strong-travelling Portcammon made a winning debut for Willie Mullins in the concluding bumper at Roscommon. Tue 08th AugRelated by Dam Katie T (IRE)
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