Thunderbear (2020)

Foal Date
21-Feb-20
Colour
bay
Sire
Kodi Bear
Dam
Speronella
Prize Money
232067
Trainer
J Davison
Owners
William Armitage & JWD Partnership
About

Thunderbear is a 5yo racehorse trained by J Davison in Meath. He is by the stallion Kodi Bear out of the mare Speronella. To date, Thunderbear has recorded five wins. On 23 Sep 2023 at Newbury, he secured his most valuable triumph, earning $68,859.00 in the Cl1 Nhf. The horse has consistently delivered profit for punters, and backing him throughout his career would have generated a 47% return on investment.

Race Record
Event SummaryRunner StatsRank
Chantilly 27-Oct-25 1200m R7 Prix de Seine-et-Oise (Group 3) $5,124 (of $73,200) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:12.460, SP: 17.00J Ryan 56.7kg 7.75L4 (12)
Naas 12-Oct-25 1190m SOFT R4 CL1 $27,000 (of $45,001) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:13.280, SP: 8.50J Ryan 60.3kg1 (10)
Ascot 06-Sep-25 1010m SOFT R7 CL2 Hcp (of $34,429) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:59.750, SP: 21.00J Kearney 62.1kg, Cd 63.5kg 2.60L5 (16)
Curragh 29-Jun-25 1010m GOOD R5 Hcp (of $99,999) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 00:58.390, SP: 17.00J Ryan 63.5kg, Cd 64.9kg 5.85L11 (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 nearerJ Ryan 64.9kg 0.45L3 (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 stridesR Ryan 59.4kg 0.60L3 (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 homeR Whelan 60.3kg 0.75L2 (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 winnerW J Lee 64kg 0.50L2 (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, weakenedW Joyce 63.5kg, Cd 65.8kg 10.00L7 (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 involvedB Murzabayev 64.4kg, Cd 0 5.50L8 (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 extraR Whearty 63.5kg, Cd 0 9.00L13 (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 furlongC Keane 62.6kg, Cd 0 2.25L6 (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 furlongC Keane 63.5kg, Cd 0 4.50L11 (16)
Navan 08-Jun-24 1010m GOOD R2 Hcp $9,300 (of $9,300), Winning Time: 01:00.130, SP: 5/1 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 wellC T Keane 65.3kg1 (7)
York 25-May-24 1010m SOFT R3 Hcp (of $29,636), Winning Time: 00:58.510, SP: 18/1 Led narrowly, pushed along well over 1f out, headed 1f out, weakenedJ Ryan 60.8kg, Cd 0 6.25L8 (12)
Bath 07-Apr-24 1010m HEAVY R4 Hcp $2,265 (of $44,453) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:06.600, SP: 18/1 Held up off the pace in mid-division, headway and hung left from 2f out, weakened inside final furlongJ Ryan 62.1kg, Cd 0 3.25L5 (11)
Curragh 19-Mar-24 1010m HEAVY R2 Hcp (of $13,200) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:06.910, SP: 33/1 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 furlongJ Ryan 66.7kg, Cd 0 7.25L8 (13)
Southwell 25-Feb-24 1000m GOOD R1 (of $36,356) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 00:57.310, SP: 33/1 Midfield, ridden and weakened 2f outS M Levey 60.3kg, Cd 0 18.75L10 (10)
Naas 14-Oct-23 1190m HEAVY R4 (of $24,425) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:15.160, SP: 5/2 Ducked right leaving stalls and slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along 2f out, ridden in 6th 1f out, no impressionR Whelan 62.6kg, Cd 0 10.75L7 (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 onS M Levey 58.1kg1 (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 homeC Keane 58.5kg 4.25L5 (11)
Ascot 24-Jun-23 1410m GOOD R2 (of $96,123) 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 leadersJ P Spencer 58.5kg, Cd 0 3.25L8 (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 lineR Whelan 59.4kg 1.25L4 (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 easilyR P Whelan 61.2kg1 (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, weakenedL Mcateer 60.8kg, Cd 62.1kg 8.00L4 (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 extraR Whelan 59.4kg 12.25L11 (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 onL T Mcateer 61.7kg1 (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 impressionC Keane 59.9kg 8.75L6 (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 paceR P Whelan 62.6kg 1.00L2 (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 homeR Whelan 59.9kg 4.00L4 (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 extraR Whelan 59.4kg, Cd 0 9.50L5 (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 extraR P Whelan 59.9kg 3.00L3 (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 winnerL T Mcateer 60.3kg 4.50L2 (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 outR Whelan 60.3kg, Cd 0 20.50L9 (9)