Noble Protector
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Noble Protector is a 15yo bay mare from the United Kingdom, trained by Robert Smerdon at Caulfield. Sired by the stallion Haafhd out of the dam All Glory, she has won at Group Two level and earned $576,864 throughout her career, making her a highly regarded racehorse. On March 27, 2015, at Moonee Valley, Noble Protector, ridden by Craig Williams, secured her most notable victory in the $200,000 William Hill Sunline Stakes, defeating Girl in Flight. She has been a profitable horse for bettors. Backing Noble Protector throughout her career would have yielded a 45% return on investment. Noble Protector concluded her racing career, with her final race on May 21, 2016, at Doomben.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Doomben 21-May-16 2000m GOOD 4 R7 G1 Doomben cup (of $650,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 02:01.410, SP: $9.50 In-running: Settled 2nd, 1200m 2nd, 800m 3rd, 400m 6th | T Clark 57kg 14.40L | 10 (10) |
| Cranbourne-Trn 09-May-16 1550m HEAVY 8 R1 2UP-TRL, Winning Time: 01:39.720 Sectionals: 600m 00:36.160 | C Williams 0.50L | 2 (10) |
| Royal Randwick 09-Apr-16 1600m SOFT 6 R8 G1 Queen turf $100,000 (of $1,000,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:35.979, SP: $13 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.860 Behind leader and fought on very well late | C Williams 57kg 3.50L | 3 (15) |
| Moonee Valley 24-Mar-16 1600m GOOD 4 R7 G2 Sunline stks $36,000 (of $200,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:35.060, SP: $5.50 In-running: Settled 10th, 800m 8th, 400m 7th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.160 drifted back, made ground rail mid race, solid run | C Williams 57kg 2.75L | 2 (12) |
| Flemington 12-Mar-16 1600m GOOD 4 R8 G3 Matron stks (of $150,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:35.900, SP: $6 Sectionals: 600m 00:35.140 lost rider start, took no part in race | C Williams 58.5kg 0.00L | UPD (11) |
| Cranbourne-Trn 07-Mar-16 1190m GOOD 4 R22 2UP-TRL, Winning Time: 01:14.360 Sectionals: 600m 00:35.120 | R Maloney | 6 (6) |
| Cranbourne-Trn 22-Feb-16 1190m GOOD 4 R22 2UP-TRL, Winning Time: 01:13.580 | C Williams 0.10L | 2 (10) |
| Cranbourne-Trn 08-Feb-16 990m GOOD 4 R3 2UP-TRL, Winning Time: 00:58.520 Sectionals: 600m 00:33.320 | B E Thompson | 5 (7) |
| Caulfield 10-Oct-15 1600m GOOD 3 R7 G1 Toorak hcp (of $400,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:34.570, SP: $12 In-running: Settled 13th, 800m 13th, 400m 17th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.280 worse than midfield, widest turn, disappointing | M Walker 54kg 8.70L | 15 (17) |
| Cranbourne-Trn 05-Oct-15 1190m GOOD 4 R22 3UP-TRL, Winning Time: 01:18.560 Sectionals: 600m 00:36.080 | M Zahra 1.80L | 2 (3) |
| Flemington 12-Sep-15 1400m GOOD 3 R8 G2 Lets elope (of $200,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:23.070, SP: $3F In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 6th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.260 behind leader rail, asked at 300m, was very plain | C Williams 58kg 5.65L | 13 (16) |
| Cranbourne-Trn 21-Aug-15 990m HEAVY 8 R17 3UP-TRL, Winning Time: 01:00.800 Sectionals: 600m 00:34.760 | C Williams 6.00L | 2 (5) |
| Royal Randwick 11-Apr-15 1600m SOFT 7 R7 G1 QUEEN TURF $100,000 (of $1,000,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:37.770, SP: $5.50 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 6th, 400m 7th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.880 Wide no cover and fought on very well | C Williams 57kg 1.90L | 3 (15) |
| Moonee Valley 27-Mar-15 1600m GOOD 3 R6 G2 SUNLINE STKS $121,500 (of $200,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:36.509, SP: $1.40F In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:35.100 bounced to lead, shaken up turn, far too classy | C Williams 57kg | 1 (10) |
| Flemington 14-Mar-15 1600m GOOD 3 R8 G3 MATRON STKS $91,500 (of $150,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:34.759, SP: $3F In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:34.700 2L off leader, cruised up 350m, bolted away, smart | C Williams 54kg | 1 (12) |
| Cranbourne-Trn 02-Mar-15 1190m SOFT 5 R1 2UP-TRL, Winning Time: 01:15.000 Sectionals: 600m 00:35.680 | C Williams | 1 (4) |
| Cranbourne-Trn 09-Feb-15 1190m GOOD 4 R18 2UP-TRL, Winning Time: 01:14.720 Sectionals: 600m 00:35.000 | C Bruce 0.30L | 2 (6) |
| Cranbourne-Trn 29-Jan-15 990m GOOD 3 R1 2UP-TRL, Winning Time: 00:58.820 Sectionals: 600m 00:33.520 | C Williams 9.80L | 8 (12) |
| Flemington 08-Nov-14 2600m GOOD 3 R5 G3 QUEEN ELIZ $13,500 (of $300,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 02:43.130, SP: $3.50F In-running: Settled 2nd, 1200m 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:34.390 Went forward, boxed on well. Vet: poor recovery | C Williams 54.5kg 2.65L | 4 (9) |
| Caulfield 18-Oct-14 2000m GOOD 3 R7 G3 COONGY $27,000 (of $150,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 02:05.250, SP: $3.80F In-running: Settled 2nd, 1200m 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.920 behind leader rail, loomed up 300m, one better | C Williams 54kg 1.00L | 2 (10) |
| York 21-Aug-14 2400m GOOD R1 LR GALTRES STKS $11,951 (of $60,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 02:32.420, SP: $4.50 | J Spencer 62kg 1.90L | 3 (10) |
| Newmarket 19-Jul-14 2400m GOOD R1 LR APHRODITE STKS $41,992 (of $40,000), Winning Time: 02:29.400, SP: $13 | S Birkett 58kg | 1 (14) |
| Goodwood 03-May-14 2400m SOFT R1 LR DAISY WARWICK $16,579 (of $72,840), Winning Time: 02:43.110, SP: $15 | S Birkett 57kg 1.00L | 2 (9) |
| Bath 20-Apr-14 2050m GOOD R1 MARES RATING 80 $8,682 (of $7,250), Winning Time: 02:09.670, SP: $2.50F | S Birkett 60.5kg, Cd 58kg | 1 (6) |
| Kempton 29-Mar-14 2200m GOOD R2 RATING 85 (of $14,569), Winning Time: 02:21.050, SP: $5 | M Dwyer 58.5kg 1.50L | 5 (8) |
| Kempton 30-Oct-13 2200m GOOD R1 3Y RATING 85 $2,176 (of $11,118), Winning Time: 02:19.480, SP: $3.75F | T Queally 59kg 1.30L | 2 (6) |
| Sandown 13-Sep-13 1600m SOFT R1 RATING 80 (of $12,268), Winning Time: 01:51.039, SP: $3.50F | T Queally 59kg 4.00L | 6 (8) |
| Kempton 16-Jul-13 1600m GOOD R1 MDN $4,034 (of $6,134), Winning Time: 01:40.300, SP: $9 | N Callan 57kg | 1 (13) |
| Salisbury 16-Jun-13 1600m GOOD R1 3Y F MDN-SW $1,950 (of $9,967), Winning Time: 01:43.220, SP: $26 | N Callan 57kg 2.30L | 2 (8) |