{"id":18121,"date":"2023-05-05T14:46:39","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T18:46:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/?p=18121"},"modified":"2024-04-16T10:34:36","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T14:34:36","slug":"sun-thunder-odds-prediction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/horse-racing\/sun-thunder-odds-prediction\/","title":{"rendered":"Sun Thunder Odds &#038; Prediction &#8211; A Fiery Storm at The Derby?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Will Sun Thunder boom brightly at the Kentucky Derby in 2023? Find out Sun Thunder&#8217;s odds, expectations, and predictions for this shining horse&#8217;s performance. Sun Thunder&#8217;s odds have moved from 75-1 to 50-1&#8230; still a longshot, but not QUITE so long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/free-sports-picks\/korean-baseball\">KBO predictions<\/a>\u00a0and best\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/free-sports-picks\/mlb\">MLB picks<\/a>\u00a0a look!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WagerTalk Free Sports Picks Today: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wagertalk is the home of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/free-sports-picks\/nfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NFL picks free today<\/a>! You can also find, each day: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/free-sports-picks\/nba\">NBA Best Bets<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/free-sports-picks\/college-basketball\">Free College Basketball Picks<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/free-sports-picks\/NHL\">NHL Picks Free<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/free-sports-picks\/college-football\">College Football Best Bets Today<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sun Thunder: The Into Mischief Colt Who Could Shine in the Kentucky Derby 2023<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kentucky Derby is the most exciting and prestigious horse race in the world, attracting the best three-year-olds from across the country and beyond. This year, a colt named Sun Thunder has a chance to shine by winning the Kentucky Derby after placing in four prep races earlier this year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we will explore who Sun Thunder is, what his racing profile and history are, what his strengths and weaknesses are, what his current odds are, what his name means, and what his chances are of winning the Kentucky Derby 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kentucky Derby EXPERT PICKS: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Going to Bet the Kentucky Derby? Ride along with WagerTalk\u2019s Horse Experts SIG and Marco D\u2019Angelo. Both Sig and Marco can be seen on WagerTalk\u2019s Horse Racing Show \u201cThe Pony Pundits\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>BUY SIG&#8217;S PICK! SIG covers the Biggest Tracks from around the Country on Daily Basis for WagerTalk supplying his selections and betting strategies in his Daily Horse Racing Report. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" style=\"background-color:#00ff00\"><strong>GET SIG&#8217;s EXPERT DERBY PICKS<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>SAVE $10!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>BUY MARCO&#8217;s PICK! Marco actually Owns, Breeds and Races horses and has done so since 1986. So when Marco shares his selections you are getting information from someone that knows the sport from the Inside.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\"><strong>GET MARCO&#8217;S EXPERT DERBY PICKS<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>SAVE $10!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Buy either. Or both. You can reserve your spot for that 1st Saturday in May and Save $10 when you purchase from <strong><em>SIG or Marco by using Coupon Code: KD10!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are Sun Thunder\u2019s current odds?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sun Thunder is currently a long shot in the latest Kentucky Derby odds, with 50-1 odds to win the race. He is behind several horses who have better credentials and performances than him, such as Forte (5-2), Tapit Trice (6-1), Practical Move (9-1), Derma Sotogake (12-1), Verifying (12-1), Angel of Empire (12-1), and Kingsbarns (14-1)1. Sun Thunder\u2019s odds reflect his lack of experience and consistency, as well as his fifth-place finish in the Louisiana Derby. However, his odds also reflect his potential to improve and surprise, as he has shown speed and versatility.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><a class=\"anchor\" id=\"newsletterfrm\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"hottest_play_area\">\n<div id=\"newsletter_widget\" class=\"hottest_play_third_area newsletter_widget\">\n<div class=\"hottest_play_third_area_content\">\n<div class=\"sign-up-offer-text\">\n<p>SPECIAL OFFER FOR FIRST TIME SUBSCRIBERS<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"newsletter-thank new\" style=\"display: none;\">\n        <a class=\"anchor-newsletter\"><\/a><br \/>\n        Thanks for signing up! 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He is owned by R.T Racing Stable and Cypress Creek Equine and trained by Kenneth McPeek. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He is sired by Into Mischief, a Grade 1-winning son of Harlan\u2019s Holiday who has produced several champions and leading sires, and out of Greenfield D\u2019oro, a daughter of Medaglia d\u2019Oro who is a half-sister to Grade 2 winner Maryfield. Sun Thunder is named after a phrase that means a bright flash of light or a loud noise caused by electricity in the sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Sun Thunder\u2019s racing profile and history?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sun Thunder made his debut on November 26 at Churchill Downs, where he finished third in a seven-furlong maiden race after showing some early speed but being outfinished by Determinedly and Shopper\u2019s Revenge. He then earned his first win in his second start on December 31 at Oaklawn Park, where he led from start to finish in a one-mile maiden race and beat King Russell and Seas of Normandy by 2 1\/4 lengths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He then stepped up to stakes company in his third start on January 28 at Oaklawn Park, where he finished fourth in the $250,000 Southwest Stakes (G3) behind Arabian Knight, Red Route One and Frosted Departure. He earned 10 points for that effort, which put him in 23rd place on the Kentucky Derby leaderboard. He then followed up with another fourth-place finish in his fourth start on February 18 at Fair Grounds, where he finished second in the $400,000 Risen Star Stakes (G2) behind Angel of Empire, who won by four lengths. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He earned 20 points for that effort, which gave him a total of 30 points and moved him up to 14th place on the Kentucky Derby leaderboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He then tried his luck in his fifth start on March 25 at Fair Grounds, where he finished fifth in the $1 million Louisiana Derby (G2) behind Kingsbarns, Disarm, Jace\u2019s Road and Reincarnate. He earned 10 points for that effort, which gave him a total of 40 points and kept him in 14th place on the Kentucky Derby leaderboard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He then secured his spot in the Kentucky Derby field with a fourth-place finish in his sixth start on April 8 at Keeneland, where he finished fourth in the $800,000 Blue Grass Stakes (G1) behind Tapit Trice, Verifying and Blazing Sevens. He earned 10 points for that effort, which gave him a total of 50 points and moved him up to ninth place on the Kentucky Derby leaderboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sun Thunder arrived at Churchill Downs on April 18 after traveling from Louisiana. He has been working well on the track under the guidance of McPeek\u2019s assistant Danny Ramsey. He breezed four furlongs in :48.60 on April 24 and five furlongs in :59.80 on May 1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His trainer McPeek said he is very happy with his condition and confident in his ability.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><a class=\"anchor\" id=\"newsletterfrm\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"hottest_play_area\">\n<div id=\"newsletter_widget\" class=\"hottest_play_third_area newsletter_widget\">\n<div class=\"hottest_play_third_area_content\">\n<div class=\"sign-up-offer-text\">\n<p>SPECIAL OFFER FOR FIRST TIME SUBSCRIBERS<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"newsletter-thank new\" style=\"display: none;\">\n        <a class=\"anchor-newsletter\"><\/a><br \/>\n        Thanks for signing up! 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Ride along with WagerTalk\u2019s Horse Experts SIG and Marco D\u2019Angelo. Both Sig and Marco can be seen on WagerTalk\u2019s Horse Racing Show \u201cThe Pony Pundits\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>BUY SIG&#8217;S PICK! SIG covers the Biggest Tracks from around the Country on Daily Basis for WagerTalk supplying his selections and betting strategies in his Daily Horse Racing Report. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" style=\"background-color:#00ff00\"><strong>GET SIG&#8217;s EXPERT DERBY PICKS<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>SAVE $10!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>BUY MARCO&#8217;s PICK! Marco actually Owns, Breeds and Races horses and has done so since 1986. So when Marco shares his selections you are getting information from someone that knows the sport from the Inside.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\"><strong>GET MARCO&#8217;S EXPERT DERBY PICKS<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>SAVE $10!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Buy either. Or both. You can reserve your spot for that 1st Saturday in May and Save $10 when you purchase from <strong><em>SIG or Marco by using Coupon Code: KD10!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/horsey19.png\" alt=\"sun thunder\" class=\"wp-image-17992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/horsey19.png 538w, https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/horsey19-300x149.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are Sun Thunder\u2019s strengths and weaknesses?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sun Thunder has several strengths that make him a possible sleeper for the Kentucky Derby. He has proven himself on dirt, which is not always easy for horses who are bred for turf or synthetic surfaces. He has shown consistency with each race, as he has never finished worse than fifth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He has displayed speed and versatility, as he can set or press the pace or come from off the pace depending on the situation. He has also shown improvement and resilience, as he has learned from his races and bounced back from setbacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are Sun Thunder\u2019s chances of winning the Kentucky Derby?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sun Thunder has a slim chance of winning the Kentucky Derby, as he faces many obstacles and challenges that could prevent him from reaching the winner\u2019s circle. He will have to overcome his lack of experience and consistency, as well as his unfamiliarity with Churchill Downs and the crowd. He will have to face Forte and other top contenders who have better credentials and performances than him. He will have to deal with more traffic and potential interference than he is used to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Sun Thunder also has a chance to surprise everyone by winning the Kentucky Derby, as he has some factors that could work in his favor. He has proven himself on dirt and at 1 3\/16 miles, which are essential for the Kentucky Derby. He has shown consistency with each race, as well as speed and versatility. He has improvement and resilience, which could help him overcome his mistakes and bounce back from setbacks. He has a good post position (No. 9), a good jockey (Ricardo Santana Jr.), and a good trainer (Kenneth McPeek).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sun Thunder is not just a horse, he is an underdog. He is an underdog for his owner R.T Racing Stable and Cypress Creek Equine, who bought him for a modest price and saw him become a stakes placer. He is an underdog for his trainer Kenneth McPeek, who prepared him for the biggest race of his life. He is an underdog for his jockey Ricardo Santana Jr., who rode him to place in Arkansas and hopes to repeat it in Kentucky. He is an underdog for his fans in America and around the world, who root for him and believe in him. He is an underdog for himself, who wants to prove everyone wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the origin of Sun Thunder\u2019s name?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sun Thunder\u2019s name is a phrase that means a bright flash of light or a loud noise caused by electricity in the sky. The origin of the phrase is uncertain, but it may be related to the word \u201csun\u201d, which is a star that is the source of light and heat for the earth. The phrase may also be a pun on the word \u201cthunder\u201d, which is a term used in horse racing to describe a horse\u2019s power or speed. 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Joe, Marco, and Sig share their thoughts on both the 2023 Kentucky Oaks AND the Kentucky Derby field. Marco and Sig share their thoughts on all of the contenders with recommended ticket construction and some potential longshots to hit the board. #KentuckyDerby | #HorseRacing | #TripleCrown | #HorseRacingTips | #kyderby Introduction 00:00 Kentucky Oaks 03:30 Kentucky Derby Contenders 17:40 Kentucky Derby Longshots 32:00 Top 4 Selections 46:00 \ud83d\udcdd How to Bet on Horse Racing with Marco and Kelly \u27a1\ufe0f https:\/\/youtu.be\/oP5xnmYRIkw WagerTalk\u2019s horse racing duo of Marco and Sig offer their horse racing picks every weekend. From stakes races at smaller tracks, to the Triple Crown, to the Breeder\u2019s Cup \u2013 Marco and Sig help you break down the racing form and find some winners. 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Find out Sun Thunder&#8217;s odds, expectations, and predictions for this shining horse&#8217;s performance. Sun Thunder&#8217;s odds have moved from 75-1 to 50-1&#8230; still a longshot, but not QUITE so long. Give our\u00a0KBO predictions\u00a0and best\u00a0MLB picks\u00a0a look! WagerTalk Free Sports Picks Today: Wagertalk is the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":17999,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[825],"tags":[823,824,821],"class_list":["post-18121","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-horse-racing","tag-horse-racing","tag-kentucky-derby","tag-triple-crown-horse-racing"],"basic_html":"\n<p>Will Sun Thunder boom brightly at the Kentucky Derby in 2023? Find out Sun Thunder's odds, expectations, and predictions for this shining horse's performance. Sun Thunder's odds have moved from 75-1 to 50-1... still a longshot, but not QUITE so long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Give our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/free-sports-picks\/korean-baseball\">KBO predictions<\/a>\u00a0and best\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/free-sports-picks\/mlb\">MLB picks<\/a>\u00a0a look!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WagerTalk Free Sports Picks Today: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Wagertalk is the home of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/free-sports-picks\/nfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NFL picks free today<\/a>! You can also find, each day: <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sun Thunder: The Into Mischief Colt Who Could Shine in the Kentucky Derby 2023<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Kentucky Derby is the most exciting and prestigious horse race in the world, attracting the best three-year-olds from across the country and beyond. This year, a colt named Sun Thunder has a chance to shine by winning the Kentucky Derby after placing in four prep races earlier this year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we will explore who Sun Thunder is, what his racing profile and history are, what his strengths and weaknesses are, what his current odds are, what his name means, and what his chances are of winning the Kentucky Derby 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kentucky Derby EXPERT PICKS: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Going to Bet the Kentucky Derby? Ride along with WagerTalk\u2019s Horse Experts SIG and Marco D\u2019Angelo. Both Sig and Marco can be seen on WagerTalk\u2019s Horse Racing Show \u201cThe Pony Pundits\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><em>BUY SIG'S PICK! SIG covers the Biggest Tracks from around the Country on Daily Basis for WagerTalk supplying his selections and betting strategies in his Daily Horse Racing Report. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><em>BUY MARCO's PICK! Marco actually Owns, Breeds and Races horses and has done so since 1986. So when Marco shares his selections you are getting information from someone that knows the sport from the Inside.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Buy either. Or both. You can reserve your spot for that 1st Saturday in May and Save $10 when you purchase from <strong><em>SIG or Marco by using Coupon Code: KD10!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are Sun Thunder\u2019s current odds?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Sun Thunder is currently a long shot in the latest Kentucky Derby odds, with 50-1 odds to win the race. He is behind several horses who have better credentials and performances than him, such as Forte (5-2), Tapit Trice (6-1), Practical Move (9-1), Derma Sotogake (12-1), Verifying (12-1), Angel of Empire (12-1), and Kingsbarns (14-1)1. Sun Thunder\u2019s odds reflect his lack of experience and consistency, as well as his fifth-place finish in the Louisiana Derby. However, his odds also reflect his potential to improve and surprise, as he has shown speed and versatility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"anchor\" id=\"newsletterfrm\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"hottest_play_area\">\n<div id=\"newsletter_widget\" class=\"hottest_play_third_area newsletter_widget\">\n<div class=\"hottest_play_third_area_content\">\n<div class=\"sign-up-offer-text\">\n<p>SPECIAL OFFER FOR FIRST TIME SUBSCRIBERS<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"newsletter-thank new\" style=\"display: none;\">\n        <a class=\"anchor-newsletter\"><\/a><br \/>\n        Thanks for signing up! 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He is owned by R.T Racing Stable and Cypress Creek Equine and trained by Kenneth McPeek. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>He is sired by Into Mischief, a Grade 1-winning son of Harlan\u2019s Holiday who has produced several champions and leading sires, and out of Greenfield D\u2019oro, a daughter of Medaglia d\u2019Oro who is a half-sister to Grade 2 winner Maryfield. Sun Thunder is named after a phrase that means a bright flash of light or a loud noise caused by electricity in the sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Sun Thunder\u2019s racing profile and history?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Sun Thunder made his debut on November 26 at Churchill Downs, where he finished third in a seven-furlong maiden race after showing some early speed but being outfinished by Determinedly and Shopper\u2019s Revenge. He then earned his first win in his second start on December 31 at Oaklawn Park, where he led from start to finish in a one-mile maiden race and beat King Russell and Seas of Normandy by 2 1\/4 lengths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>He then stepped up to stakes company in his third start on January 28 at Oaklawn Park, where he finished fourth in the $250,000 Southwest Stakes (G3) behind Arabian Knight, Red Route One and Frosted Departure. He earned 10 points for that effort, which put him in 23rd place on the Kentucky Derby leaderboard. He then followed up with another fourth-place finish in his fourth start on February 18 at Fair Grounds, where he finished second in the $400,000 Risen Star Stakes (G2) behind Angel of Empire, who won by four lengths. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>He earned 20 points for that effort, which gave him a total of 30 points and moved him up to 14th place on the Kentucky Derby leaderboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>He then tried his luck in his fifth start on March 25 at Fair Grounds, where he finished fifth in the $1 million Louisiana Derby (G2) behind Kingsbarns, Disarm, Jace\u2019s Road and Reincarnate. He earned 10 points for that effort, which gave him a total of 40 points and kept him in 14th place on the Kentucky Derby leaderboard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>He then secured his spot in the Kentucky Derby field with a fourth-place finish in his sixth start on April 8 at Keeneland, where he finished fourth in the $800,000 Blue Grass Stakes (G1) behind Tapit Trice, Verifying and Blazing Sevens. He earned 10 points for that effort, which gave him a total of 50 points and moved him up to ninth place on the Kentucky Derby leaderboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Sun Thunder arrived at Churchill Downs on April 18 after traveling from Louisiana. He has been working well on the track under the guidance of McPeek\u2019s assistant Danny Ramsey. He breezed four furlongs in :48.60 on April 24 and five furlongs in :59.80 on May 1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>His trainer McPeek said he is very happy with his condition and confident in his ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"anchor\" id=\"newsletterfrm\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"hottest_play_area\">\n<div id=\"newsletter_widget\" class=\"hottest_play_third_area newsletter_widget\">\n<div class=\"hottest_play_third_area_content\">\n<div class=\"sign-up-offer-text\">\n<p>SPECIAL OFFER FOR FIRST TIME SUBSCRIBERS<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"newsletter-thank new\" style=\"display: none;\">\n        <a class=\"anchor-newsletter\"><\/a><br \/>\n        Thanks for signing up! 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Ride along with WagerTalk\u2019s Horse Experts SIG and Marco D\u2019Angelo. Both Sig and Marco can be seen on WagerTalk\u2019s Horse Racing Show \u201cThe Pony Pundits\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><em>BUY SIG'S PICK! SIG covers the Biggest Tracks from around the Country on Daily Basis for WagerTalk supplying his selections and betting strategies in his Daily Horse Racing Report. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><em>BUY MARCO's PICK! Marco actually Owns, Breeds and Races horses and has done so since 1986. So when Marco shares his selections you are getting information from someone that knows the sport from the Inside.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Buy either. Or both. You can reserve your spot for that 1st Saturday in May and Save $10 when you purchase from <strong><em>SIG or Marco by using Coupon Code: KD10!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/horsey19.png\" alt=\"sun thunder\" class=\"wp-image-17992\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are Sun Thunder\u2019s strengths and weaknesses?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Sun Thunder has several strengths that make him a possible sleeper for the Kentucky Derby. He has proven himself on dirt, which is not always easy for horses who are bred for turf or synthetic surfaces. He has shown consistency with each race, as he has never finished worse than fifth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>He has displayed speed and versatility, as he can set or press the pace or come from off the pace depending on the situation. He has also shown improvement and resilience, as he has learned from his races and bounced back from setbacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are Sun Thunder\u2019s chances of winning the Kentucky Derby?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Sun Thunder has a slim chance of winning the Kentucky Derby, as he faces many obstacles and challenges that could prevent him from reaching the winner\u2019s circle. He will have to overcome his lack of experience and consistency, as well as his unfamiliarity with Churchill Downs and the crowd. He will have to face Forte and other top contenders who have better credentials and performances than him. He will have to deal with more traffic and potential interference than he is used to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>However, Sun Thunder also has a chance to surprise everyone by winning the Kentucky Derby, as he has some factors that could work in his favor. He has proven himself on dirt and at 1 3\/16 miles, which are essential for the Kentucky Derby. He has shown consistency with each race, as well as speed and versatility. He has improvement and resilience, which could help him overcome his mistakes and bounce back from setbacks. He has a good post position (No. 9), a good jockey (Ricardo Santana Jr.), and a good trainer (Kenneth McPeek).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Sun Thunder is not just a horse, he is an underdog. He is an underdog for his owner R.T Racing Stable and Cypress Creek Equine, who bought him for a modest price and saw him become a stakes placer. He is an underdog for his trainer Kenneth McPeek, who prepared him for the biggest race of his life. He is an underdog for his jockey Ricardo Santana Jr., who rode him to place in Arkansas and hopes to repeat it in Kentucky. He is an underdog for his fans in America and around the world, who root for him and believe in him. He is an underdog for himself, who wants to prove everyone wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the origin of Sun Thunder\u2019s name?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Sun Thunder\u2019s name is a phrase that means a bright flash of light or a loud noise caused by electricity in the sky. The origin of the phrase is uncertain, but it may be related to the word \u201csun\u201d, which is a star that is the source of light and heat for the earth. The phrase may also be a pun on the word \u201cthunder\u201d, which is a term used in horse racing to describe a horse\u2019s power or speed. 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