Thunderbolt Way (AUS) Horse
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Thunderbolt Way, a 3yo bay gelding from Australia, is trained by Nelson Smyth in Kyneton. He is by the stallion Pariah out of Shy Girl. He has recorded one win in his career. On 14 Jun 2026 at Wangaratta, he achieved his most significant victory, taking the $42500.00 Vobis Silver Maiden Plate.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Wangaratta 14-Jun-26 2000m HEAVY 10 R4 MDN-SW $23,375 (of $42,500) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 02:13.000, SP: 1.85 In-running: Settled 1st, 1200m 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st 1st Thunderbolt Way ( F Kersley 59.5 ) 2nd Reel Raider ( D Thornton 57.5 ) 6.75L 3rd Goyathlay ( L N Mcneil 59.5 ) 7.50L See full results | F Kersley 59.5kg | 1 (6) |
| Pakenham 29-May-26 2000m HEAVY 9 R4 MDN-SW $8,100 (of $45,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 02:08.140, SP: 4.00 In-running: Settled 1st, 1200m 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:38.270 1st Autumn Diamonds ( J Beriman 57.5 ) 2nd Thunderbolt Way ( F Kersley 59.5 ) 0.02L 3rd Linkenholt ( L K Cartwright 59.5 ) 0.42L See full results | F Kersley 59.5kg 0.02L | 2 (11) |
| Stawell 18-May-26 2000m SOFT 7 R4 MDN-SW $640 (of $32,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 02:12.820, SP: 6.50 In-running: Settled 7th, 1200m 9th, 800m 10th, 400m 9th Sectionals: 600m 00:39.510 1st Epoch ( D Yendall 59.5 ) 2nd Janey Bopper ( T Madden 57.5 ) 3.25L 3rd Crackerofanight ( J D Hill 59.5 ) 10.25L 8th Thunderbolt Way ( F Kersley 59.5 ) 13.35L See full results | F Kersley 59.5kg 13.35L | 8 (14) |
| Kilmore 04-May-26 1600m HEAVY 9 R1 MDN-SW $5,760 (of $32,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:45.090, SP: 2.80 In-running: Settled 2nd, 1200m 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:37.740 1st Just Landed ( L King 59.5 ) 2nd Thunderbolt Way ( D Dunn 59.5 ) 0.30L 3rd Angel's Gathering ( K Jennings 59.5 ) 0.32L See full results | D Dunn 59.5kg 0.30L | 2 (10) |
| Wodonga 20-Apr-26 1590m GOOD 4 R4 MDN-SW $5,760 (of $32,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:35.430, SP: 3.00 In-running: Settled 4th, 1200m 4th, 800m 3rd, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.880 1st Online Profile ( W Gordon 59 ) 2nd Thunderbolt Way ( D Dunn 59 ) 2.25L 3rd Midnight Eagle ( B P Ward 59 ) 3.00L See full results | D Dunn 59kg 2.25L | 2 (10) |