Thunderbear (2020) Horse
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Cork R4 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Cork Stakes (Listed) Thunderbear is a 6yo b unknown from trained by J Davison, who is based at Meath. It is sired by the stallion Kodi Bear out of the dam Speronella. Thunderbear has managed to win 5 races in its career so far. On 23rd Sep 2023 at Newbury, Thunderbear scored its most significant win to date, getting the money in the $68859.00 Cl1 Nhf. It has proven a profitable horse for the punters over the journey. If you had backed Thunderbear throughout its career you'd have achieved a 47% return on investment.
Raced At
Chantilly • Naas • Curragh • Navan • Doncaster • Galway • Dundalk • Bath • Southwell • Newbury • Royal Ascot • Nottingham • Bellewstown • Fairyhouse • Down RoyalRace Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Chantilly 27-Oct-25 1200m HEAVY R7 Prix de Seine-et-Oise (Group 3) $5,124 (of $73,200) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:12.460, SP: 17.00 1st Spycatcher ( P Jamin 125 ) 2nd Navassa Island ( S Pasquier 122 ) 4.50L 3rd Daylight ( C Soumillon 122 ) 1.75L 4th Thunderbear ( J Ryan 125 ) 7.75L See full results | J Ryan 56.7kg 7.75L | 4 (12) |
| Naas 12-Oct-25 1190m SOFT R4 CL1 $27,000 (of $45,001) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:13.280, SP: 8.50 1st Thunderbear ( J Ryan 133 ) 2nd Tango Flare ( L Mcateer 133 ) 1.75L 3rd Greatest Drama ( B Coen 127 ) 0.30L See full results | J Ryan 60.3kg | 1 (10) |
| Ascot 06-Sep-25 1010m SOFT R7 CL2 Hcp (of $34,429) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:59.750, SP: 21.00 1st Woolhampton ( H Crouch 130 ) 2nd All Ways Glamorous ( G Mangan 121 ) 1.25L 3rd Jakajaro ( J P Spencer 137 ) 0.75L 5th Thunderbear ( J Kearney 137 , Cd 140 ) 2.60L See full results | J Kearney 62.1kg, Cd 63.5kg 2.60L | 5 (16) |
| Curragh 29-Jun-25 1010m GOOD R5 Hcp (of $99,999) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 00:58.390, SP: 17.00 1st Keke ( B Lee 130 ) 2nd Red Evolution ( J Powell 119 ) 1.00L 3rd The Highway Rat ( B Coen 136 ) 0.15L 11th Thunderbear ( J Ryan 140 , Cd 143 ) 5.85L See full results | J Ryan 63.5kg, Cd 64.9kg 5.85L | 11 (14) |
| Navan 07-Jun-25 1010m GOOD R2 Hcp $2,200 (of $21,999) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:00.530, SP: 9.00 Held up in 6th, briefly short of room 2f out, soon switched right and pushed along, ridden in 5th 1f out, close 3rd inside final furlong, kept on well, never nearer 1st Fair Taxes ( J Powell 119 ) 2nd Little Queenie ( R Whearty 132 ) 0.30L 3rd Thunderbear ( J Ryan 143 ) 0.45L See full results | J Ryan 64.9kg 0.45L | 3 (7) |
| Doncaster 09-Nov-24 1210m SOFT R4 CL1 $6,456 (of $59,022) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:15.070, SP: 15.00 Behind early, still plenty to do when making headway from 2f out, edged left and every chance when disputing 1f out,m ran on well, dropped to third final strides 1st Room Service ( T Eaves 131 ) 2nd Balmoral Lady ( S Osborne 126 ) 0.30L 3rd Thunderbear ( R Ryan 131 ) 0.60L See full results | R Ryan 59.4kg 0.60L | 3 (11) |
| Naas 13-Oct-24 1190m SOFT R4 CL1 $8,001 (of $40,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:12.480, SP: 15.00 Towards rear, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headway into 3rd 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, 2nd close home 1st My Mate Alfie ( C Keane 138 ) 2nd Thunderbear ( R Whelan 133 ) 0.75L 3rd Big Gossey ( G Carroll 133 ) 0.30L See full results | R Whelan 60.3kg 0.75L | 2 (8) |
| Curragh 05-Oct-24 1010m GOOD R6 Hcp $4,000 (of $20,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 00:59.900, SP: 11.00 Rear, 9th halfway, progress inside final furlong, ran on well to 2nd closing stages, not reach winner 1st Apache Outlaw ( A Caffrey 129 ) 2nd Thunderbear ( W J Lee 141 ) 0.50L 3rd Grand City Hall ( R Whelan 136 ) 1.75L See full results | W J Lee 64kg 0.50L | 2 (10) |
| Curragh 17-Aug-24 1210m GOOD R2 Hcp (of $22,001) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:10.810, SP: 13.00 Dwelt, soon tracked leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, weakened 1st Heavenly Power ( W M Lordan 127 ) 2nd Apache Outlaw ( A Caffrey 124 ) 0.30L 3rd Torivega ( R C Colgan 138 ) 0.30L 7th Thunderbear ( W Joyce 140 , Cd 145 ) 10.00L See full results | W Joyce 63.5kg, Cd 65.8kg 10.00L | 7 (8) |
| Ascot 10-Aug-24 1010m GOOD R1 Hcp $1,968 (of $47,606), Winning Time: 01:00.220, SP: 25/1 Held up in rear, some headway 2f out, never involved 1st Holkham Bay ( R Venniker 125 ) 2nd Kylian ( B Loughnane 129 ) 2.75L 3rd Dream Composer ( T P O'shea 131 ) 0.15L 8th Thunderbear ( B Murzabayev 142 , Cd 0 ) 5.50L See full results | B Murzabayev 64.4kg, Cd 0 5.50L | 8 (10) |
| Galway 04-Aug-24 1410m HEAVY R5 Hcp (of $69,443), Winning Time: 01:32.230, SP: 50/1 Dwelt, held up towards rear, never a factor, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra 1st Physique ( J A Heffernan 122 ) 2nd Hurricane Ivor ( S Foley 129 ) 0.50L 3rd Dunum ( W M Lordan 137 ) 0.50L 13th Thunderbear ( R Whearty 140 , Cd 0 ) 9.00L See full results | R Whearty 63.5kg, Cd 0 9.00L | 13 (16) |
| Dundalk 12-Jul-24 1010m GOOD R1 Hcp $420 (of $10,957), Winning Time: 00:58.380, SP: 7/1 Held up, ridden to close 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong 1st Little Queenie ( R Whearty 135 ) 2nd Dontspoilasale ( J A Heffernan 125 ) 0.30L 3rd Dream Today ( C J Macredmond 130 ) 1.25L 6th Thunderbear ( C Keane 138 , Cd 0 ) 2.25L See full results | C Keane 62.6kg, Cd 0 2.25L | 6 (11) |
| Curragh 30-Jun-24 1010m SOFT R4 Hcp (of $60,000), Winning Time: 00:58.350, SP: 18/1 Rear of mid-division, lost place and switched left over 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong 1st Amazon Lady ( W J Lee 128 ) 2nd Greek Flower ( J A Powell 119 ) 1.50L 3rd Lethal Nymph ( J Fanning 119 ) 0.50L 11th Thunderbear ( C Keane 140 , Cd 0 ) 4.50L See full results | C Keane 63.5kg, Cd 0 4.50L | 11 (16) |
| Navan 08-Jun-24 1010m GOOD R2 Hcp $9,300 (of $15,500) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:00.130, SP: 6.00 Dwelt, held up in touch towards rear, 5th travelling well on far side halfway, progress to 2nd over 1f out and soon pushed along to challenge, ridden and led under 1f out, kept on well 1st Thunderbear ( C T Keane 144 ) 2nd Arnhem ( G M Ryan 135 ) 1.25L 3rd Never Shout Never ( C J Macredmond 124 ) 0.75L See full results | C T Keane 65.3kg | 1 (7) |
| York 25-May-24 1010m SOFT R3 CL2 Hcp (of $49,185) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:58.510, SP: 19.00 Led narrowly, pushed along well over 1f out, headed 1f out, weakened 1st Starlust ( R Ryan 130 ) 2nd Lethal Nymph ( A Brookes 115 ) 2.25L 3rd Copper Knight ( A Waugh 114 ) 1.25L 8th Thunderbear ( J Ryan 134 , Cd 137 ) 6.25L See full results | J Ryan 60.8kg, Cd 62.1kg 6.25L | 8 (12) |
| Bath 07-Apr-24 1010m HEAVY R4 CL2 Hcp $2,265 (of $73,778) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:06.600, SP: 19.00 Held up off the pace in mid-division, headway and hung left from 2f out, weakened inside final furlong 1st Blind Beggar ( A J Farragher 115 ) 2nd Silky Wilkie ( S Feilden 130 ) 0.20L 3rd Baldomero ( F Larson 120 ) 0.75L 5th Thunderbear ( J Ryan 137 , Cd 142 ) 3.25L See full results | J Ryan 62.1kg, Cd 64.4kg 3.25L | 5 (11) |
| Curragh 19-Mar-24 1010m HEAVY R2 Hcp (of $22,001) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:06.910, SP: 34.00 Dwelt, towards rear, pushed along in 8th 2f out, ridden and headway into 3rd 1 1/2f out, 4th and no impression on leaders 1f out, no extra final furlong 1st Real Force ( M W Hassett 129 ) 2nd Stag Night ( W J Lee 130 ) 3.00L 3rd Laugh A Minute ( A Caffrey 135 ) 0.50L 8th Thunderbear ( J Ryan 147 , Cd 152 ) 7.25L See full results | J Ryan 66.7kg, Cd 68.9kg 7.25L | 8 (13) |
| Southwell 25-Feb-24 1000m GOOD R1 CL1 (of $54,104) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 00:57.310, SP: 34.00 Midfield, ridden and weakened 2f out 1st Diligent Harry ( J P Fahy 131 ) 2nd Juan Les Pins ( A Rawlinson 128 ) 1.00L 3rd Clarendon House ( L Morris 128 ) 2.75L 10th Thunderbear ( S M Levey 133 ) 18.75L See full results | S M Levey 60.3kg 18.75L | 10 (10) |
| Naas 14-Oct-23 1190m HEAVY R4 CL1 (of $40,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:15.160, SP: 3.50 Ducked right leaving stalls and slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along 2f out, ridden in 6th 1f out, no impression 1st My Eyes Adore You ( A J Slattery 128 ) 2nd Amazon Lady ( W J Lee 128 ) 4.00L 3rd Big Gossey ( R Whearty 133 ) 0.30L 7th Thunderbear ( R Whelan 138 ) 10.75L See full results | R Whelan 62.6kg 10.75L | 7 (7) |
| Newbury 23-Sep-23 1040m SOFT R1 CL1 NHF $39,697 (of $68,859) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:04.020, SP: 13.00 Chased leader, going well upsides approaching final furlong, soon led, ran on well, just held on 1st Thunderbear ( S M Levey 128 ) 2nd Nymphadora ( O Murphy 126 ) 0.30L 3rd Sense Of Duty ( T Marquand 126 ) 2.00L See full results | S M Levey 58.1kg | 1 (5) |
| Curragh 12-Aug-23 1210m GOOD R4 CL1 $1,650 (of $55,001) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:11.910, SP: 21.00 Mid-division, 4th halfway, pushed along to challenge briefly 2f out, soon ridden and no impression, 4th when edged left 1f out, kept on one pace, no extra in 5th close home 1st Moss Tucker ( W J Lee 133 ) 2nd Go Athletico ( R P Whelan 133 ) 2.25L 3rd Ano Syra ( D Mcmonagle 130 ) 0.00L 5th Thunderbear ( C Keane 129 ) 4.25L See full results | C Keane 58.5kg 4.25L | 5 (11) |
| Royal Ascot 24-Jun-23 1410m GOOD R2 (of $85,065) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:26.930, SP: 51.00 Slowly into stride and very awkwardly away, behind, switched right entering final 2f, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders 1st Age Of Kings ( W M Lordan 129 ) 2nd Zoology ( O Murphy 129 ) 1.00L 3rd Streets Of Gold ( C Bishop 129 ) 0.30L 8th Thunderbear ( J Spencer 129 , Cd 0 ) 3.25L See full results | J Spencer 58.5kg, Cd 0 3.25L | 8 (15) |
| Naas 21-May-23 1190m GOOD R5 CL1 $2,750 (of $55,001) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:09.410, SP: 51.00 Mid-division in far side group, pushed along 2f out, 6th and ridden over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to go 4th on line 1st The Antarctic ( R L Moore 131 ) 2nd Ocean Quest ( S Foley 128 ) 0.20L 3rd Ocean Jewel ( W J Lee 128 ) 0.50L 4th Thunderbear ( R Whelan 131 ) 1.25L See full results | R Whelan 59.4kg 1.25L | 4 (15) |
| Nottingham 02-May-23 1220m SOFT R6 CL4 Hcp $6,542 (of $12,296) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:18.100, SP: 19.00 Went right start, in rear, going easily between horses approaching final furlong, led inside final furlong, very easily 1st Thunderbear ( R P Whelan 135 ) 2nd Mutaany ( D O'neill 133 ) 1.75L 3rd Open Market ( C Lee 125 ) 5.00L See full results | R P Whelan 61.2kg | 1 (5) |
| Bellewstown 06-Apr-23 1010m HEAVY R4 His Majesty's Cup Rated Race $800 (of $16,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:04.260, SP: 9.00 Tracked leaders, 4th and pushed along 1 1/2f out, no extra inside final furlong, weakened 1st Polar Bear ( S Foley 130 ) 2nd Escaping Thejungle ( W M Lordan 130 ) 0.75L 3rd Sam's Xpress ( O Mcsweeney 124 ) 1.75L 4th Thunderbear ( L Mcateer 134 , Cd 137 ) 8.00L See full results | L Mcateer 60.8kg, Cd 62.1kg 8.00L | 4 (6) |
| Dundalk 01-Oct-22 1010m SYNTHETIC R2 CL1 (of $47,499) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 00:59.360, SP: 41.00 Tracked leader early, pushed along and lost place under 2f out, ridden and towards rear 1f out, no extra 1st Funny Money Honey ( S Foley 126 ) 2nd Malrescia ( D P Mcdonogh 126 ) 0.75L 3rd Congo River ( W M Lordan 131 ) 0.50L 11th Thunderbear ( R Whelan 131 ) 12.25L | R Whelan 59.4kg 12.25L | 11 (11) |
| Fairyhouse 20-Sep-22 1210m GOOD R5 Hcp $7,800 (of $12,998) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:13.480, SP: 3.50 Prominent, soon led, increased advantage before halfway, reduced lead 1 1/2f out, pressed inside final furlong, ridden and kept on final 150 yards, held on 1st Thunderbear ( L T Mcateer 136 ) 2nd Midnight Toker ( C T Keane 135 ) 0.20L 3rd As It Was ( W M Lordan 141 ) 1.25L See full results | L T Mcateer 61.7kg | 1 (5) |
| Dundalk 17-Sep-22 1210m SYNTHETIC R2 Md $320 (of $16,001) Barrier 16, Winning Time: 01:13.080, SP: 5.00 Tracked leaders on outer, ridden in 6th 2f out, no impression 1st Arinniti ( W J Lee 123 ) 2nd Song For Whoever ( R P Whelan 132 ) 2.75L 3rd Almendares ( B M Coen 132 ) 2.25L 6th Thunderbear ( C Keane 132 ) 8.75L See full results | C Keane 59.9kg 8.75L | 6 (14) |
| Navan 25-Aug-22 1160m GOOD R2 Hcp $2,300 (of $11,500) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:10.920, SP: 4.00 Prominent, led and crossed to inner after 1f, travelling well 2f out, ridden and 2 lengths lead 1f out, soon pressed, headed and no impression final 50 yards, kept on same pace 1st As It Was ( W M Lordan 137 ) 2nd Thunderbear ( R P Whelan 138 ) 1.00L 3rd Midnight Toker ( C T Keane 139 ) 1.00L See full results | R P Whelan 62.6kg 1.00L | 2 (8) |
| Galway 30-Jul-22 1410m GOOD R2 Md $950 (of $19,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:33.630, SP: 5.00 Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd under 2f out, challenged between horses 1 1/2f out, disputed under 1f out, headed inside final 150 yards, no extra close home 1st Roman Hands ( S Foley 132 ) 2nd San Anton ( G F Carroll 130 ) 0.00L 3rd Keep In Touch ( C D Hayes 127 ) 0.75L 4th Thunderbear ( R Whelan 132 ) 4.00L See full results | R Whelan 59.9kg 4.00L | 4 (15) |
| Curragh 16-Jul-22 1260m GOOD R2 $1,651 (of $31,336) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:17.820, SP: 150/1 Upset in stalls, dwelt and stumbled slightly at start, held up in rear in centre, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression in 5th 1f out, no extra 1st Little Big Bear ( R L Moore 131 ) 2nd Yosemite Valley ( G M Ryan 131 ) 4.75L 3rd Badb ( K J Leonard 128 ) 0.50L 5th Thunderbear ( R Whelan 131 , Cd 0 ) 9.50L See full results | R Whelan 59.4kg, Cd 0 9.50L | 5 (6) |
| Bellewstown 02-Jul-22 1570m SOFT R2 CLMd $2,500 (of $25,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:42.600, SP: 5/1 Led, ridden 2f out, clear briefly 1f out, headed and dropped to 3rd inside final furlong, no extra 1st Lakota Seven ( S M Crosse 132 ) 2nd Roman Hands ( S Foley 132 ) 2.50L 3rd Thunderbear ( R P Whelan 132 ) 3.00L See full results | R P Whelan 59.9kg 3.00L | 3 (11) |
| Down Royal 18-Jun-22 1010m SOFT R1 CLMd $2,400 (of $12,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:02.520, SP: 10/1 Dwelt and slightly hampered, towards rear, pushed along halfway, ridden into 6th 1f out, kept on into 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner 1st Treasure Trove ( C D Hayes 128 ) 2nd Thunderbear ( L T Mcateer 133 ) 4.50L 3rd Sioux Sweet ( J J Doyle 128 ) 1.75L See full results | L T Mcateer 60.3kg 4.50L | 2 (11) |
| Naas 07-May-22 1010m SOFT R1 CLMd (of $16,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:02.460, SP: 40/1 Edged right leaving stalls, soon mid-division, ran freely, stumbled before halfway, dropped towards rear 1 1/2f out, weakened quickly 1f out 1st Little Big Bear ( J A Heffernan 133 ) 2nd Alexis Zorba ( S M Crosse 133 ) 3.00L 3rd Keepupwithmyempire ( S Foley 133 ) 3.75L 9th Thunderbear ( R Whelan 133 , Cd 0 ) 20.50L See full results | R Whelan 60.3kg, Cd 0 20.50L | 9 (9) |