Thunder Snow Could Return for JC Gold Cup
Gr.1 Dubai World Cup winner Thunder Snow is doing very well and appears on his way to an ambitious latter half of the 2018 season.
Last seen romping to a 2000m track record (2:01.38) victory on the Meydan dirt course in the $10 million international showcase under a heady ride by Christophe Soumillon, the Irish-bred son of Helmet (AUS) was given a rest after said effort, which was his fourth of the season after contesting all three legs of the Maktoum Challenge. “He is doing very well right now,” Bin Suroor said.
He can run up to a mile and a quarter, but this race is at one mile. I will talk to Sheikh Mohammed and make a decision. “I am looking forward to him returning,” Bin Suroor continued. “He got a break right after the World Cup and the target for him is the (Grade 1 $6 million) Breeders’ Cup Classic (at Churchill Downs on November 3)
He will probably run at the end of September in the Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park before that.
Credit: Dubai Racing Club