Ireland 8yo

Dance Thief (IRE)

T: R. Mike Smith · J: Ryan Mania · O: R Michael Smith

By Leading Light (IRE) out of Don't Wait (IRE)

Form 12335-P1905

12/1 Current odds

3/23 W/R

124 RPR

109 TS

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Resting

23 runs
3 wins
placed
13% strike
132 d off
124 best RPR

Recent form

Form figures 12335-P1905 132 days off

5 0 9 1 P 5

At Perth 0/6 0 wins · 2 placed

On Good 1/2 1 win · 2 placed

Over 2m 1/6 1 win · 3 placed

Best RPR 124 Career peak

Best TS 109 Career peak

Deep analytics

Career trajectory, going + distance lenses, connections history

Career Trajectory

last 23 runs · form score 0–100

Win
Placed
Mid-pack
Rear
DNF
OR mark

Peak form: 100
Mean: 50
Win %: 13%
Placed %: 57%
Trend: Steady

Course Record

4 venues

Specialist on the road. Genuine course specialist at Ayr — well clear of the 57% career baseline.

Ayr SPEC 77% 3-7-13
Perth 33% 0-2-6
Carlisle 50% 0-1-2
Musselburgh 0% 0-0-2

Connections History

8 jockeys · 1 trainer

Jockeys

Ben Smith 73% 3-8-15
Ryan Mania NOW 0% 0-0-2
Callum Bewley 100% 0-1-1
William Shanahan 100% 0-1-1
Gavin Sheehan 0% 0-0-1
Richie McLernon 0% 0-0-1
Thomas Dowson 0% 0-0-1
Toby Wynne 0% 0-0-1

Trainers

R. Mike Smith NOW 57% 3-10-23

Going Record

23 classifiable runs

Softspecialist Loves the dig — 100% in-the-money on softer ground vs 0% on fast.

Firm — 0 runs
Good to Firm — 0 runs
Good 100% 1-1-2
Good to Soft 45% 1-4-11
Soft 50% 1-3-8
Heavy 100% 0-2-2

Distance Record

23 classifiable runs

Leaning Best at staying trips (57% itm) but capable elsewhere.

Sprint ≤ 6f — 0 runs
Seven 6½ – 7f — 0 runs
Mile 7f – 1m1f — 0 runs
Middle 1m1f – 1m4f — 0 runs
Staying ≥ 1m4f 57% 3-10-23

Race history

10 of 10 runs

Date Race Pos Going Dist Jockey Odds

13 May 2026 Murrayshall Country Estate Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Perth Class 4 5th/7 7.5 Good To Soft 2m Ryan Mania OR 108 12/1

17 Apr 2026 Slater Menswear Handicap Hurdle Ayr Class 3 10th/15 10 Soft 2m Richie McLernon OR 105 40/1

22 Mar 2026 Mark Nield Wealth Management Go North One Man Series Final Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Carlisle Class 2 9th/12 5.5 Good To Soft 1m7f207y Toby Wynne OR 109 18/1

7 Mar 2026 Western House Hotel New Brunch Menu Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Ayr Class 4 1st/5 +0 Soft 2m110y Ben Smith OR 106 7/2

23 Feb 2026 Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Ayr Class 4 PU - Soft 2m4f110y Ben Smith OR 109 16/1

1 Nov 2025 Southern Ayr Handicap Hurdle Ayr Class 4 5th/11 .5 Soft 2m Ben Smith OR 106 11/1

11 Apr 2025 SEKO Logistics Scotland Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Ayr Class 3 P 3rd/4 2.25 Good To Soft 2m110y Ben Smith OR 111 7/2

8 Mar 2025 Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Ayr Class 4 3rd/7 1.25 Soft 2m110y Ben Smith OR 112 7/2

24 Feb 2025 Virgin Bet Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Ayr Class 3 2nd/3 6.5 Heavy 2m110y Ben Smith OR 113 9/4

11 Feb 2025 Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Ayr Class 4 1st/6 +0 Good To Soft 2m110y Ben Smith OR 106 11/1

Connections

Trainer: R. Mike Smith 11%
Jockey: Ryan Mania 17%
Owner: R Michael Smith
Sire: Leading Light (IRE)
Dam: Don't Wait (IRE)
Dam sire: Oscar
Country: Ireland
Age: 8yo

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