Racing Dudes Top 20 Kentucky Derby Rankings #9

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.