Rage Of Thunder

His recent form is mixed. A win five weeks ago at Newbury promised momentum, but since then he has managed only one place from his last five outings, with two runs that placed him well down the field. That said, he is still active and still racing, which matters — some horses plateau and fade, but Rage Of Thunder keeps turning up and giving it a go. He has spent most of his races at Class 5 level without a win, suggesting that whenever he steps up in class or faces tougher opposition, he finds it hard. His partnership with Tom Queally, who rides him regularly, stands at 1 win from 7 races together, steady rather than sparkling.

The Moore yard at Lower Beeding trains him and has had an excellent season with 99 winners, so at least he sits in a strong operation. For a horse of his ability, the formula is simple: get him on fast ground, keep him at his natural level, and he will have a chance. On anything else, he is a back-of-the-field prospect. Rage Of Thunder is exactly what he appears to be — a useful horse at modest distances, not without his moments, but not a horse that will ever carry you far.