Night of Thunder (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}–Forest Storm {GB}, by Galileo {Ire}), winner of last year's G1 2000 Guineas, has been retired. This season, the Godolphin colorbearer took the G1 Lockinge S. in May before finishing fifth in the G1 Queen Anne S. June 16 and sixth in the G1 Sussex S. July 29. “He was sharp enough to win his only two starts as a juvenile, yet he had the class and finishing power to beat one of the strongest Guineas fields of the past 20 years,” said trainer Richard Hannon. “Then he trained on at four and won the Lockinge S. at Newbury, fighting off all challengers with tremendous courage. I look forward to seeing his first foals when they arrive. Being by Dubawi out of a Galileo mare, he has plenty going for him in his new role as a stallion. He is perfect for the job.”
John Ferguson, bloodstock advisor to Sheikh Mohammed, commented, “Night Of Thunder ticks every box as a potential stallion. He was a horse with a marvellous attitude and temperament, and some of his work at home was exceptional. His race record speaks for itself. It was absolutely brilliant.”
He retires with a lifetime record of 11-4-3-1 and earnings of £872,361.
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