It was clear from the beginning that something was wrong, as Thunder Snow just simply did not want to go and began acting erratically. Next: Kentucky Derby 2017: Ranking horses by name Perhaps the horse wasn’t used to the rain and muddy conditions that the track presented, but it certainly caught everyone’s eye. read more
Thunder Snow is trained by Godolphin Racing, which is owned by Sheikh Mohammed of the Maktoum family, the ruling family of Dubai. The horse was bidding to become the first to win the Derby after exclusively racing in Europe and the UAE. Sheikh Mohammed’s horses are 0 for 10 when it comes to winning the Kentucky Derby. read more