Thundering Towards the Eagle

The weekend win by I’m Thunderstruck (Shocking-Primadonna Girl, by Edenwold) proves he’s on the Golden Eagle pathway, reports racingnews.co.nz. “I had a lot of respect for Lindsey’s (Smith) horse (Tuvalu) and I did think it would be a long way in front of us in the race,” co-trainer Mick Price said. “We had 60 kilos and were going to be backish, so I thought it was a good, sustained effort. I didn’t do a lot with him last Saturday morning wanting to keep enough fresh legs in him for 1500m. It is a bit like a sprint distance at The Valley I reckon, a bit different to the mile. I know its 100 metres shorter, but it’s a sharp, sprint around here, so with the 60 kilos, I saw the inside horse fighting back and I thought, ‘whoopsie’, but good horses cover up your mistakes.” The 4YO gelding has won four of his six starts and $212,000. “After today he probably goes to an 81 or an 82 (rater). I’m hoping that gets him a run in the race for four-year-olds (Golden Eagle),” said Price. “He’ll definitely have a little breather. We’ll put a circle around the Golden Eagle and work our way back, whether he has two runs in, that’s something we have to work out."

How about this win from I'm Thunderstruck... ⚡

Another special ride from Jamie Kah. 🍑 @OTIRacing @MickPriceRacing pic.twitter.com/SiOTiFNVF0

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