The Thinker (horse)
| The Thinker | |
|---|---|
Racing silks of Tom McDonagh | |
| Sire | Cantab |
| Grandsire | Cantaber |
| Dam | Maine Pet |
| Damsire | Light Year |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 20 April 1978 |
| Country | Ireland |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Breeder | Victor Semple |
| Owner | Tom McDonagh |
| Trainer | Arthur Stephenson |
| Major wins | |
| Midlands Grand National (1986) Cheltenham Gold Cup (1987) Tommy Whittle Chase (1988) | |
The Thinker (20 April 1978 – 4 April 1991) was an Irish-bred British-trained Thoroughbred racehorse, best known for his win in the 1987 Cheltenham Gold Cup.