Thundering Blue set for Sandown run
Thundering Blue looks set to run in the Gordon Richards Stakes at Sandown on April 26, according to trainer David Menuisier.
The popular grey was last seen on British soil finishing third in the Juddmonte International at York, a performance that made many sit up and take note as he set off in that race as a 50/1 outsider. A return to Britain is now on the cards for the American gelding, with Menuisier pinpointing the meeting at Sandown at the end of the month, although he admits those plans could change over the coming days. ‘The plan is to run in the Gordon Richards at Sandown on April 26, but after Danceteria won in France, I’m less adamant as they are very similar horses,’ Menuisier said. ‘Obviously Thundering Blue is much higher rated at the moment, but that is the plan at the moment. ‘ The French trainer has also indicated that some races in North America could be on the cards for the Clive Washbourn-owned horse. ‘I’m tempted to have a go at some of the races in North America at some point,’ Menuisier added. ‘From the summer onwards we could look at America, we will see how he gets on in the spring.’Follow us on Twitter racing365dotcom and like our Facebook page.
Latest
-
Spillane’s Tower digs deep to complete Grade One double
Jimmy Mangan’s charge was just too strong for Monty’s Star at Punchestown.
-
Banbridge pips Captain Guinness in Champion Chase thriller
Joseph O’Brien’s charge finished strongly to get up in the closing stages.
-
Run Away upholds family honour with game debut win
Andrew Balding’s Yarmouth scorer is a full-sister to star performer Blackbeard.
-
Power-packed finish proves decisive for Mullins star
Mark Walsh swooped late on Mystical Power to surge past Firefox and Slade Steel.
-
Tune proves pitch perfect in Punchestown romp
Tom Lacey’s British raider ran out an emphatic winner of the Full Circle Series Final.
-
Trueshan all set for ‘tough’ Sagaro return
Alan King’s popular eight-year-old makes his seasonal debut at Ascot.
-
Galopin Des Champs and Fastorslow ready for Punchestown rematch
Fastorslow has got the better of the dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner twice before.
-
Connell feels ‘conditions will be ideal’ for William Munny
Exciting prospect primed for big test in Punchestown Festival Grade One bumper.
-
Webber calls time on long and successful training career
Cropredy Lawn handler has enjoyed notable Flat and National Hunt wins.
-
Training giant Aidan O’Brien inducted into Hall of Fame
‘I can’t say how delighted, and honoured, I feel.’