Full Result 2.45 Newcastle | 27 February 2021

Think Smart At Vertem Mares' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

(Class 4) (4yo+) (2m46yds) 2m Soft 9 hurdles

1st £3,768.84 2nd £1,106.64 3rd £553.32 4th £276.66

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	9. Robin Des Theatre (IRE) 11/4 Brendan Powell Michael Scudamore	Brendan Powell Michael Scudamore	6	1012 t¹	–	53	98	–
bb m Robin Des Champs (FR) - Shannon Theatre (IRE) (King's Theatre)
Made virtually all, ridden and faced challenge approaching last, hard pressed and joined run-in, kept on towards finish (op 15/8)

2 nk	5. Lady Tremaine (IRE) 7/4F Brian Hughes Donald McCain	Brian Hughes Donald McCain	6	1012	–	53	97	–
b m Kalanisi (IRE) - Lough Lein Leader (IRE) (Supreme Leader)
Novicey jumping, in touch with leaders, went second after 2 out, ridden approaching last, made strong challenge and joined leader run-in, held towards finish (op 5/2)

3 1¼ [1½]	6. Maid Of Houxty 22/1 Craig Nichol Donald Whillans	Craig Nichol Donald Whillans	6	1012 t	–	51	93	–
b m Native Ruler - Izons Croft (Mtoto)
Tracked leaders, prominent 3rd, went second before 4th, ridden and lost second after 2 out, outpaced approaching last, rallied run-in, stayed on towards finish (op 16/1)

4 3¼ [4¾]	1. Cancan (FR) 40/1 Henry Brooke N W Alexander	Henry Brooke N W Alexander	5	1012 h	–	47	90	–
b m Al Namix (FR) - Kestrel Mail (FR) (Cricket Ball)
Took keen hold, midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 2nd, ridden and chased leaders approaching last, no impression run-in (op 25/1)

5 16 [20¾]	2. Donna's Diva 150/1 Oakley Brown ⁷ Chris Grant	Oakley Brown ⁷ Chris Grant	6	105	–	27	74	–
b m Oscar (IRE) - Micro Mission (IRE) (Flemensfirth)
Midfield, some headway before 2 out, ridden and no impression before last (vet said mare lost right-fore shoe) (tchd 100/1)

6 18 [38¾]	7. Monchique's Lass 300/1 Stephen Mulqueen ³ Katie Scott	Stephen Mulqueen ³ Katie Scott	6	109	–	4	56	–
b m Fame And Glory - Twilight Eclipse (IRE) (Presenting)
Towards rear, reminders after 1st, ridden before 2 out, minor headway before last, never on terms (op 250/1)

7 ½ [39¼]	10. Sandaroc 9/4 David Bass Jamie Snowden	David Bass Jamie Snowden	5	1012 t	–	3	56	–
b m Shirocco (GER) - Shali San (FR) (Saint Des Saints)
Prominent, ridden and weakened before 2 out (jockey said mare weakened quickly in home straight) (op 15/8 tchd 7/4)

8 3 [42¼]	3. Grey Tikkana 300/1 Thomas Willmott ⁵ Katie Scott	Thomas Willmott ⁵ Katie Scott	6	107	–	–	53	–
gr m Tikkanen (USA) - Think Green (Montjeu)
Towards rear of midfield, ridden after 3rd, never on terms (op 250/1)

9 13 [55¼]	4. Kitty's Cove 7/1 Sean Quinlan Martin Todhunter	Sean Quinlan Martin Todhunter	6	1012	–	–	40	–
b m High Chaparral (IRE) - Juniper Girl (IRE) (Revoque)
Towards rear, some headway before 4th, weakened before 2 out (op 15/2)

10 7½ [62¾]	12. Yorgunnabeamunky 150/1 Ross Chapman Russell Ross	Ross Chapman Russell Ross	5	1012	–	–	32	–
b m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Delray Beach (FR) (Saint Preuil)
Midfield, reminders after 2nd, weakened before 4th (op 125/1)

PU	11. Still A Spark 150/1 Conor O'Farrell James Walton	Conor O'Farrell James Walton	6	1012	–	–	–	–
gr m Proclamation (IRE) - Merry Tina (Tina's Pet)
In rear, struggling 4th, behind when pulled up before 2 out

PU	8. Nautical Miss (IRE) 200/1 Grant Cockburn N W Alexander	Grant Cockburn N W Alexander	6	1012	–	–	–	–
bb m Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Yourfinalanswer (IRE) (Supreme Leader)
In touch with leaders, lost position after 2nd, slow jump and in rear 3rd, behind when pulled up before 2 out (tchd 250/1)

12 ran Off time: 2:52:32 Winning time: 4m 8.40s (slow by 19.40s) Total SP: 117%
1st owner: Mark Dunphy (Robin Des Theatre) 1st breeder: Seamus McKeogh
2nd owner: Duncan, Dunnington, Nicholls & Shaw (Lady Tremaine)
3rd owner: W M Aitchison (Maid Of Houxty)
Tote win: £3.50 PL: £1.40 £1.10 £3.60 Ex: £9.70 CSF: £8.08 Trifecta: £82

2:45 Newcastle 27 Feb 2021

Think Smart At Vertem Mares' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)