3.50 5f. 205yds. 10 Declared. RFL Steels Stakes of €45,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €27,000.00 2nd - €9,000.00 3rd - €4,500.00 4th - €2,250.00 5th - €1,350.00 6th - €900.00
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - THUNDERBEAR has a bit to find at the weights but the pick of his form at stakes level would give him every chance in this Listed contest. Jack Davison's five-year-old was second in last year's renewal before finishing third at Doncaster in November. He's had a light campaign this time around and shaped well in an Ascot handicap last month. Easy ground will suit and a high draw may well be advantageous. Last year's third Big Gossey was below-par last time but is weighted to reverse previous Curragh form with Tango Flare. A dual stakes winner in America, Fandom would prefer faster ground and this stiff 6f will test his stamina.%0A%0A%0A
For three years old and upwardsWeights - 3-y-o 9st 6lbs 4-y-o and up 9st 7lbs Fillies allowed 5lbsPenalties - (to count from 1st January, 2025) Winner of a Listed race 3lb extra Of a Group 3 race 5lb extra Of a Group 2 race or a Group 1 race 7lb extra