Thunder Roar

Ayr is where Thunder Roar has truly made his mark. He has won 2 of his 4 races at the Scottish track, giving him a 50 percent win rate there—a remarkable degree of specialization. His first career win came at Ayr in July 2023, and his most recent victory, last September at the same venue, suggests the track brings out the best in him. That 13-month gap since his last win is a concern, however. In his last six races he has finished outside the top 3 each time, with finishes of 7th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 16th, and 11th. The horse is still active—he raced just a day ago—but finding his way back to the winner's enclosure has proved difficult.

Thunder Roar is trained by Tony Coyle and Kaine Wood at their Norton yard in North Yorkshire. He is most often ridden by Tom Eaves, though their partnership has yielded only 2 wins from 15 races together. At Class 2 level, where he typically competes, Thunder Roar has won just 1 of 10 races. The frustration is clear: here is a horse with genuine ability on his favored ground and track, but consistency has eluded him. He remains a horse for the wet forecast, not the reliable workhorse.