Thunder Wonder

Distance matters hugely for Thunder Wonder. Over seven furlongs to a mile, he has won one of four races—a 25% win rate that shows he performs best when the race unfolds at a steady gallop rather than a sprint. This preference has shaped his form at Musselburgh, a track where he has become a genuine specialist. He has won twice in four races there, most recently on 7 June 2025, and Musselburgh's relatively flat, fair layout seems to suit his running style. The fact that his last win came fourteen months ago suggests the form has dried up since that June success, though he remains active and competitive.

His recent form tells a less encouraging tale. In his last six races—spanning the past few weeks—Thunder Wonder has finished fifth, third, eighth, fourth, and tenth twice. He has not found the winner's circle in that stretch, and his 14% overall win rate sits below what many the yard might have hoped for. At Class 2 level, where he typically competes, he has managed just one win from eight races (12%), showing that stepping up to the top tier has proved genuinely challenging. Still, with Joe Fanning in the saddle and Musselburgh on the card, there are conditions under which Thunder Wonder has shown he belongs.