Chimes Of Thunder

What makes this horse worth watching is who has it saddled up. William Haggas is one of the most respected trainers in Britain, operating out of Newmarket in Suffolk, and his yard has sent out 175 winners already this season alone. That is a remarkable volume of success — it tells you this is not a stable that settles for also-rans, and horses that stay in the team tend to be there for a reason. When Haggas runs a young horse twice in quick succession — Chimes Of Thunder raced just yesterday — it usually means there is something the trainer wants to find out, or something he already likes.

With only two races on the clock, it is far too early to write any conclusions. A second place from two runs is not a bad foundation, and at three years old the horse is still finding its feet. The interesting question now is where Haggas pitches it next.