Dance Thief (2018) Horse

Foal Date

19-May-18

Colour

bay

Sire

Leading Light

Dam

Don't Wait

Prize Money

60440

Trainer

R M Smith

Owners

Mr R Michael Smith

About

Ayr R4 100% Racing TV Profits Back To Racing Handicap Chase (GBB Race) — Dance Thief is a 8yo b unknown from trained by R M Smith, who is based at Galston. It is sired by the stallion Leading Light out of the dam Don't Wait. Dance Thief has managed to win 3 races in its career so far. On 10th Mar 2024 at Ayr, Dance Thief scored its most significant win to date, getting the money in the $9837.00 Cl4 Hcph.

Raced At

Ayr • Musselburgh • Perth • Carlisle

Race Record

Event Summary	Runner Stats	Rank
Ayr 01-Nov-25 3220m SOFT R5 CL4 HcpH $303 (of $9,837), Winning Time: 04:03.880, SP: 12.00 1st Dee's Getaway ( E Austin 156 ) 2nd Hosaamm ( D Mcmenamin 168 ) 1.75L 3rd Balally Park ( R Chapman 148 ) 3.50L 5th Dance Thief ( B Smith 164 , Cd 171 ) 7.25L See full results	B Smith 74.4kg, Cd 77.6kg 7.25L	5 (11)
Ayr 11-Apr-25 3320m SOFT R5 CL3 NvHcpCh $1,883 (of $15,247), Winning Time: 04:03.420, SP: 4.50 1st Asta La Pasta ( H Skelton 164 ) 2nd Paso Doble ( H Cobden 153 ) 37.00L 3rd Dance Thief ( B Smith 145 ) 39.25L See full results	B Smith 65.8kg 39.25L	3 (4)
Ayr 09-Mar-25 3320m SOFT R2 CL4 HcpCh $1,094 (of $8,854), Winning Time: 07:06.150, SP: 4.50 Not always fluent, midfield, ridden in rear before 4 out, minor headway before 2 out, kept on approaching last, soon went 3rd, no further impression run-in 1st Heads Or Harps ( D R Fox 152 ) 2nd Tommy Combats ( H Brooke 150 ) 13.00L 3rd Dance Thief ( B Smith 163 ) 14.25L See full results	B Smith 73.9kg 14.25L	3 (7)
Ayr 25-Feb-25 3320m HEAVY R3 CL3 NvHcpCh $3,645 (of $14,755), Winning Time: 07:03.090, SP: 3.25 Chased winner, pushed along and no impression from 4 out, ridden before 2 out, no chance with winner 1st Doyen Du Bar ( C Nichol 164 ) 2nd Dance Thief ( B Smith 151 ) 6.50L 3rd Brucio ( J J Slevin 163 ) 16.00L See full results	B Smith 68.5kg 6.50L	2 (3)
Ayr 12-Feb-25 3320m SOFT R5 CL4 HcpCh $4,753 (of $8,854), Winning Time: 04:13.790, SP: 12.00 Held up in last pair, pushed along struggling in 5th when hit 5 out, good headway out wide before 3 out, close 2nd 3 out, led next, shaken up and came clear between last two, easily 1st Dance Thief ( B Smith 154 ) 2nd Sunnyvilla ( D Mcmenamin 168 ) 7.00L 3rd Rock On Jet ( B S Hughes 161 ) 1.75L See full results	B Smith 69.9kg	1 (6)
Musselburgh 29-Nov-24 3180m SOFT R6 CL4 HcpCh (of $9,837), Winning Time: 03:58.670, SP: 7.00 Held up in rear, ridden and outpaced before 4 out, soon tailed off 1st Chapel Green ( A Doyle 168 ) 2nd Hold Onto The Line ( R Mania 164 ) 4.25L 3rd Dream Jet ( C Nichol 166 ) 0.30L 6th Dance Thief ( B Smith 167 , Cd 174 ) 21.80L See full results	B Smith 75.8kg, Cd 78.9kg 21.80L	6 (7)
Ayr 02-Nov-24 3220m SOFT R5 CL4 HcpH $2,430 (of $9,837), Winning Time: 03:51.960, SP: 4.00 Held up in touch, smooth headway into 2nd 3 out, soon driven to chase leader, led after 2 out, stayed on well, headed final strides 1st Mack The Man ( K Alexander 165 ) 2nd Dance Thief ( B Smith 154 ) 0.20L 3rd Ridin Solo ( T Gillard 154 ) 2.75L See full results	B Smith 69.9kg 0.20L	2 (5)
Perth 16-May-24 3260m SOFT R5 HcpH $2,916 (of $6,337), Winning Time: 03:55.860, SP: 4/1 Mid-division, went 3rd after 3 out, pushed along 2 out, stayed on run-in, no chance with winner 1st Mack The Man ( K Alexander 155 ) 2nd Dance Thief ( B Smith 151 ) 6.00L 3rd Cuban Cigar ( A Doyle 160 ) 0.30L See full results	B Smith 68.5kg 6.00L	2 (9)
Ayr 19-Apr-24 3220m SOFT R1 CL3 HcpH $2,187 (of $17,706), Winning Time: 03:57.790, SP: 7.00 Raced wide in mid-division, headway chasing leaders 5th, stayed on run-in, went never threatening 3rd towards finish 1st Primoz ( D R Fox 155 ) 2nd Balboa ( B Harris 147 ) 0.75L 3rd Dance Thief ( B Smith 143 ) 2.25L See full results	B Smith 64.9kg 2.25L	3 (13)
Ayr 10-Mar-24 3220m GOOD R4 CL4 HcpH $5,281 (of $9,837), Winning Time: 03:54.600, SP: 3.75 Prominent, went third before 3 out, ran on strongly after 2 out, went second with good jump last, ran on run-in, led final 50 yards, kept on 1st Dance Thief ( B Smith 150 ) 2nd Can't Stop Now ( C O'farrell 154 ) 2.25L 3rd Atlantic Dancer ( B Lynn 159 ) 1.25L See full results	B Smith 68kg	1 (8)
Ayr 27-Feb-24 4110m HEAVY R4 CL4 HcpH $1,094 (of $8,854), Winning Time: 05:23.940, SP: 15.00 Raced wide, tracked leader until 5th, lost 3rd soon after, pushed along in last pair, before 3 out, rallied before next, went 2nd between last two, ridden and weakened into 3rd run-in 1st Eire Street ( D Mcmenamin 146 ) 2nd Both Barrels ( C Nichol 157 ) 4.75L 3rd Dance Thief ( B Smith 151 ) 10.25L See full results	B Smith 68.5kg 10.25L	3 (7)
Musselburgh 05-Feb-24 3980m SOFT R6 CL4 HcpH (of $14,755), Winning Time: 04:59.100, SP: 15.00 Mid-division on outside, well beaten before 3 out 1st Welsh Charger ( J J Burke 167 ) 2nd Lihyan ( W Maggs 163 ) 2.50L 3rd Duyfken ( B Lynn 164 ) 5.00L 12th Dance Thief ( B Smith 158 , Cd 168 ) 0.00L	B Smith 71.7kg, Cd 76.2kg 0.00L	12 (12)
Ayr 20-Dec-23 3620m SOFT R2 CL5 NvHcpH $1,458 (of $5,903), Winning Time: 04:43.150, SP: 9.00 Close up, tracked leader 3 out, led next, ridden and joined last, headed towards finish 1st Beat The Retreat ( D Mcmenamin 150 ) 2nd Dance Thief ( B Smith 166 ) 0.75L 3rd Ambush Annie ( S Connor 144 ) 14.00L See full results	B Smith 75.3kg 0.75L	2 (8)
Carlisle 03-Dec-23 3880m SOFT R5 CL5 HcpH $2,066 (of $8,363), Winning Time: 05:17.130, SP: 12.00 Tracked leader, led 4 out, ridden and joined at last, driven out, headed close home 1st Begoodtoyourself ( B Jones 142 ) 2nd Dance Thief ( C Bewley 168 ) 0.75L 3rd Boyneside ( L Murtagh 145 ) 5.50L See full results	C Bewley 76.2kg 0.75L	2 (7)
Perth 24-Jun-23 4060m GOOD R3 CL5 HcpH $242 (of $7,869), Winning Time: 04:59.200, SP: 12.00 Chased leader until jumped right and not fluent 5th, ridden after 3 out, held before last, no extra flat 1st Themanintheboots ( S Bowen 168 ) 2nd Minella Youngy ( N Moscrop 162 ) 5.50L 3rd Malangen ( T Dowson 154 ) 3.00L 5th Dance Thief ( G Sheehan 167 ) 10.25L See full results	G Sheehan 75.8kg 10.25L	5 (9)
Perth 11-Jun-23 4060m GOOD R1 CL4 NvH $1,094 (of $8,854), Winning Time: 05:01.980, SP: 29.00 Mid-division, keen early, headway under pressure approaching 2 out, soon outpaced, no extra last 1st An Mhi ( S Bowen 162 ) 2nd Fiveonefive ( D F O'regan 162 ) 1.25L 3rd Dance Thief ( W Shanahan 155 ) 27.25L See full results	W Shanahan 70.3kg 27.25L	3 (8)
Perth 18-May-23 4060m SOFT R1 CL4 MdH $502 (of $7,869), Winning Time: 04:53.860, SP: 81.00 In touch, shaken up after 3 out, not fluent next, soon outpaced, made no telling impression 1st Banjaxed ( K E Buckley 158 ) 2nd Kansas City Star ( S Bowen 158 ) 4.75L 3rd Bayonetta ( K Brogan 151 ) 0.30L 4th Dance Thief ( R Mania 158 ) 11.50L See full results	R Mania 71.7kg 11.50L	4 (5)
Perth 26-Apr-23 4060m SOFT R1 CL4 MdHNHF (of $6,886), Winning Time: 04:58.500, SP: 41.00 Close up, ridden 2 out, weakened approaching next 1st Nowinittowinit ( S Connor 153 ) 2nd Bleu D'enfer ( D A Jacob 160 ) 0.15L 3rd Bayonetta ( K Brogan 153 ) 2.00L 9th Dance Thief ( T Dowson 160 ) 11.50L See full results	T Dowson 72.6kg 11.50L	9 (12)
Overton 25-Mar-23 4020m SOFT Md (of $3,812), Winning Time: 05:52.000, SP: 2/1 Hdwy 12; led aft 3 out; easy 1st Dance Thief ( B Smith 164 ) 2nd Tokyo Calling ( M N Orpwood 168 ) 15.00L 3rd Get Connected ( I Robinson 168 ) 4.00L	B Smith 74.4kg	1 (4)
Alnwick 26-Feb-23 4830m SOFT Md (of $3,812), Winning Time: 06:27.000, SP: 5/1 Bhnd til stdy hdwy 13; led 15 til hdd 2 out; wknd last 1st The Colonel's Pool ( M N Orpwood 168 ) 2nd First One D'Ana ( J Walton 168 ) 0.30L 3rd Iskandar Pecos ( Z Baker 161 ) 2.00L 5th Dance Thief ( N G Mckee 161 , Cd 0 ) 22.25L	N G Mckee 73kg, Cd 0 22.25L	5 (13)
Friars Haugh 12-Feb-23 4830m GOOD CLMd (of $3,812), Winning Time: 06:30.000, SP: 14/1 Ur 1 1st Glory ( J Power 168 ) 2nd Torngat ( M T Greenwood 168 ) 5.00L 3rd No Filter ( M N Orpwood 168 ) 5.00L UPL Dance Thief ( B Smith 161 , Cd 0 )	B Smith 73kg, Cd 0	UPD (9)
Alnwick 29-Jan-23 4830m SOFT CLMd (of $3,812), Winning Time: 06:36.000, SP: 12/1 Led 5 til blun & ur 12 1st Endless Adventure ( M J Dawson 168 ) 2nd Gabrielle De Balon ( M G Andrews 161 ) 0.30L 3rd Glory ( J Power 168 ) 11.00L UPL Dance Thief ( B Smith 161 , Cd 0 )	B Smith 73kg, Cd 0	UPD (12)
Lingstown 27-Nov-22 4830m SOFT CLMd (of $3,812), SP: 6/1 Mid-div, 6th 1/2way, mstk 6out & brfly rdn, lost tch with main grp 5out, last aftr 4out, wknd 1st Brook Bay ( M R James 165 ) 2nd Chatshow Tv ( M J W Hendrick 165 ) 4.00L 3rd Chancellorstown ( M J J Walsh 165 ) 9th Dance Thief ( S Connor 165 , Cd 0 ) 34.50L	S Connor 74.8kg, Cd 0 34.50L	9 (10)
Kirkistown 19-Nov-22 4830m SOFT CLMd (of $13,765), SP: 9/1 Ww, in rr 1/2 way, rdn bef 4out, mstk 4out & sn struggling, pu bef last 1st The Hero Next Door ( M D G Lavery 165 ) 2nd Kerryhill ( C Abernethy 160 ) 1.25L 3rd Solly Attwell ( M P C Bannon 165 ) 11.00L UPL Dance Thief ( B G Crawford 165 , Cd 0 )	B G Crawford 74.8kg, Cd 0	UPD (13)