What makes Thunder Roar truly distinctive is its love of wet and muddy ground. On those conditions, it wins roughly 3 times every 10 races, a figure that climbs to nearly 30 percent—far better than its overall record. Last September's Class 2 win at Ayr came on soft ground, exactly what the horse needed, and the trainers were explicit about their confidence: they knew the conditions suited him and they rode him with the conviction that came from experience. It is the kind of detail that separates a journeyman horse from one with a real edge.
The horse remains active after a run just a day ago, though it has now gone six races without a win. Tom Eaves has ridden it 15 times, recording 2 victories from those mounts—a partnership that works but has room for improvement. At this point in its career, Thunder Roar is the kind of horse that will pick up the odd win when the stars align: soft ground, a familiar track, and a race at the right level. It may never be consistent, but when conditions and placement fall right, it still knows how to deliver.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Galloping |
5 | 1 win, 2 seconds, 2 other | 14 May | 20% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
5 | 1 win, 3 seconds, 1 other | 28 Mar | 20% |
| Ascot Galloping |
4 | 4 other | 4 Oct | 0% |
| Ayr Galloping |
3 | 2 wins, 1 other | 20 Sep | 66.7% |
| Southwell Galloping |
3 | 1 third, 2 other | 7 Feb | 0% |
| Redcar Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 28 Oct | 100% |
| The Curragh Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 16 Mar | 0% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 11 May | 0% |
| Thirsk Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 4 May | 0% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 7 Mar | 0% |
| Haydock Park Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 27 Sep | 0% |
| Nottingham Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 9 Jun | 0% |
| Ripon Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 31 Aug | 0% |
| Salisbury Undulating |
1 | 1 second | 30 Sep | 0% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 12 Apr | 0% |
| Hamilton Park Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 14 May | 0% |
| Leicester Sharp |
1 | 1 third | 27 Apr | 0% |
| Epsom Downs Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 5 Jun | 0% |
| Chester Tight |
1 | 1 third | 30 Sep | 0% |