Thunderbear
(IRE)About
Thunderbear is a 5yo b unknown from Ireland trained by J Davison, who is based at Meath. It is sired by the stallion Kodi Bear out of the dam Speronella. Thunderbear has managed to win 4 races in its career so far. On 23rd Sep 2023 at Newbury, Thunderbear scored its most significant win to date, getting the money in the $39697 Dubai International Airport World Trophy Stakes (group 3). It has proven a profitable horse for the punters over the journey. If you had backed Thunderbear throughout its career you'd have achieved a 43% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Doncaster 09-Nov-24 m R4 CL1, Winning Time: 01:55.070, SP: 14/1 | R Ryan 59.4kg 0.00L | 3 (11) |
| Naas 13-Oct-24 1193m SOFT R4 $8,001 (of $20,870), Winning Time: 01:12.480, SP: 14/1 Towards rear, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headway into 3rd 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, 2nd close home | R P Whelan 60.3kg 0.75L | 2 (8) |
| Curragh 05-Oct-24 1005m GOOD R6 Hcp $4,000 (of $10,435), Winning Time: 00:59.900, SP: 10/1 Rear, 9th halfway, progress inside final furlong, ran on well to 2nd closing stages, not reach winner | W J Lee 64kg 0.50L | 2 (10) |
| Curragh 17-Aug-24 1207m GOOD R2 Hcp (of $11,478), Winning Time: 01:10.810, SP: 12/1 Dwelt, soon tracked leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, weakened | W Joyce 63.5kg, Cd 0 10.00L | 7 (8) |
| Ascot 10-Aug-24 1005m GOOD R1 Hcp $1,968 (of $39,344), Winning Time: 01:00.220, SP: 25/1 Held up in rear, some headway 2f out, never involved | B Murzabayev 64.4kg, Cd 0 5.50L | 8 (10) |
| Galway 04-Aug-24 1408m HEAVY R5 Hcp (of $57,391), Winning Time: 01:32.230, SP: 50/1 Dwelt, held up towards rear, never a factor, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra | R Whearty 63.5kg, Cd 0 9.00L | 13 (16) |
| Dundalk 12-Jul-24 1005m GOOD R1 Hcp $420 (of $10,957), Winning Time: 00:58.380, SP: 7/1 Held up, ridden to close 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong | C T Keane 62.6kg, Cd 0 2.25L | 6 (11) |
| Curragh 30-Jun-24 1005m SOFT R4 Hcp (of $60,000), Winning Time: 00:58.350, SP: 18/1 Rear of mid-division, lost place and switched left over 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong | C T Keane 63.5kg, Cd 0 4.50L | 11 (16) |
| Navan 08-Jun-24 1005m GOOD R2 Hcp $9,300 (of $9,300), Winning Time: 01:00.130, SP: 5/1 Dwelt, held up in touch towards rear, 5th travelling well on far side halfway, progress to 2nd over 1f out and soon pushed along to challenge, ridden and led under 1f out, kept on well | C T Keane 65.3kg | 1 (7) |
| York 25-May-24 1005m SOFT R3 Hcp (of $29,636), Winning Time: 00:58.510, SP: 18/1 Led narrowly, pushed along well over 1f out, headed 1f out, weakened | J J G Ryan 60.8kg, Cd 0 6.25L | 8 (12) |
| Bath 07-Apr-24 1015m HEAVY R4 Hcp $2,265 (of $38,655) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:06.600, SP: 18/1 Held up off the pace in mid-division, headway and hung left from 2f out, weakened inside final furlong | J J G Ryan 62.1kg, Cd 0 3.25L | 5 (11) |
| Curragh 19-Mar-24 1005m HEAVY R2 Hcp (of $11,478) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:06.910, SP: 33/1 Dwelt, towards rear, pushed along in 8th 2f out, ridden and headway into 3rd 1 1/2f out, 4th and no impression on leaders 1f out, no extra final furlong | J J G Ryan 66.7kg, Cd 0 7.25L | 8 (13) |
| Southwell 25-Feb-24 1000m GOOD R1 (of $31,614) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 00:57.310, SP: 33/1 Midfield, ridden and weakened 2f out | S M Levey 60.3kg, Cd 0 18.75L | 10 (10) |
| Naas 14-Oct-23 1193m HEAVY R4 (of $21,239) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:15.160, SP: 5/2 Ducked right leaving stalls and slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along 2f out, ridden in 6th 1f out, no impression | R P Whelan 62.6kg, Cd 0 10.75L | 7 (7) |
| Newbury 23-Sep-23 1036m HEAVY R1 NHF $39,697 (of $39,697) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:04.020, SP: 12/1 Chased leader, going well upsides approaching final furlong, soon led, ran on well, just held on | S M Levey 58.1kg | 1 (5) |
| Curragh 12-Aug-23 1207m GOOD R4 $1,650 (of $29,204) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:11.910, SP: 20/1 Mid-division, 4th halfway, pushed along to challenge briefly 2f out, soon ridden and no impression, 4th when edged left 1f out, kept on one pace, no extra in 5th close home | C T Keane 58.5kg, Cd 0 4.25L | 5 (11) |
| Ascot 24-Jun-23 1408m GOOD R2 (of $85,065) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:26.930, SP: 50/1 Slowly into stride and very awkwardly away, behind, switched right entering final 2f, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders | J P Spencer 58.5kg, Cd 0 3.25L | 8 (15) |
| Naas 21-May-23 1193m GOOD R5 $2,750 (of $33,584) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:09.410, SP: 50/1 Mid-division in far side group, pushed along 2f out, 6th and ridden over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to go 4th on line | R P Whelan 59.4kg, Cd 0 1.25L | 4 (15) |
| Nottingham 02-May-23 1223m SOFT R6 Hcp $6,542 (of $6,542) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:18.100, SP: 18/1 Went right start, in rear, going easily between horses approaching final furlong, led inside final furlong, very easily | R P Whelan 61.2kg | 1 (7) |
| Bellewstown 06-Apr-23 1005m HEAVY R4 CL $800 (of $9,600) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:04.260, SP: 8/1 Tracked leaders, 4th and pushed along 1 1/2f out, no extra inside final furlong, weakened | L T Mcateer 60.8kg, Cd 0 8.00L | 4 (6) |
| Dundalk 01-Oct-22 1005m GOOD R2 (of $27,063) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 00:59.360, SP: 40/1 Tracked leader early, pushed along and lost place under 2f out, ridden and towards rear 1f out, no extra | R P Whelan 59.4kg, Cd 0 12.25L | 11 (11) |
| Fairyhouse 20-Sep-22 1207m GOOD R5 Hcp $7,800 (of $7,407) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:13.480, SP: 5/2 Prominent, soon led, increased advantage before halfway, reduced lead 1 1/2f out, pressed inside final furlong, ridden and kept on final 150 yards, held on | L T Mcateer 61.7kg | 1 (5) |
| Dundalk 17-Sep-22 1207m GOOD R2 Md $320 (of $9,116) Barrier 16, Winning Time: 01:13.080, SP: 4/1 Tracked leaders on outer, ridden in 6th 2f out, no impression | C T Keane 59.9kg, Cd 0 8.75L | 6 (17) |
| Navan 25-Aug-22 1155m GOOD R2 Hcp $2,300 (of $6,552) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:10.920, SP: 3/1 Prominent, led and crossed to inner after 1f, travelling well 2f out, ridden and 2 lengths lead 1f out, soon pressed, headed and no impression final 50 yards, kept on same pace | R P Whelan 62.6kg 1.00L | 2 (9) |
| Galway 30-Jul-22 1408m SOFT R2 Md $950 (of $10,825) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:33.630, SP: 4/1 Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd under 2f out, challenged between horses 1 1/2f out, disputed under 1f out, headed inside final 150 yards, no extra close home | R P Whelan 59.9kg, Cd 0 4.00L | 4 (16) |
| Curragh 16-Jul-22 1264m GOOD R2 $1,651 (of $31,336) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:17.820, SP: 150/1 Upset in stalls, dwelt and stumbled slightly at start, held up in rear in centre, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression in 5th 1f out, no extra | R P Whelan 59.4kg, Cd 0 9.50L | 5 (7) |
| Bellewstown 02-Jul-22 1568m SOFT R2 CLMd $2,500 (of $25,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:42.600, SP: 5/1 Led, ridden 2f out, clear briefly 1f out, headed and dropped to 3rd inside final furlong, no extra | R P Whelan 59.9kg 3.00L | 3 (11) |
| Down Royal 18-Jun-22 1005m SOFT R1 CLMd $2,400 (of $12,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:02.520, SP: 10/1 Dwelt and slightly hampered, towards rear, pushed along halfway, ridden into 6th 1f out, kept on into 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner | L T Mcateer 60.3kg 4.50L | 2 (11) |
| Naas 07-May-22 1005m SOFT R1 CLMd (of $16,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:02.460, SP: 40/1 Edged right leaving stalls, soon mid-division, ran freely, stumbled before halfway, dropped towards rear 1 1/2f out, weakened quickly 1f out | R P Whelan 60.3kg, Cd 0 20.50L | 9 (9) |