12. Thunder Snow
Derby Points/Rank: 100 – 1st
Race Record: (8) 4-2-0
Earnings: $1,627,692
Breeding: Helmet – Eastern Joy
Owner: Godolphin Racing, LLC
Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor
Last Race: Grade 1 UAE Derby at Meydan Race Course, Finished 1st
Analysis: This impressive winner of the UAE Derby warrants respect, but we all know the history of this race not having success in Kentucky. This year’s running was fairly strong, though, so there is hope with Thunder Snow. He showed determination in the race, but also a little bit of immaturity. Overall, I’m not taking him too seriously at this point.
