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Davison has Doncaster end of season target for Thunderbear

Thunderbear (Sean Levey) winning at NewburyThunderbear (Sean Levey) winning at Newbury
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Thunderbear has been a regular visitor to the UK over the past 18 months and Jack Davison has another trip across the water in mind for the speedy son of Kodi Bear.

The four-year-old gelding was successful twice on his travels last season with victories at Nottingham and also the Group 3 Dubai International Airport World Trophy Stakes at Newbury.

Thunderbear has continued to pay his way this term recording a fourth career win at Navan and filled the runner-up spot on his latest two starts including the Listed RFL Steels Stakes at Naas a fortnight ago.

"It was a super run at Naas but unfortunately we came up against prolific winner My Mate Alfie,” said the Dunboyne trainer.

"We will go to Doncaster in two weeks for a Listed race and would love to round off the year with a win with him.”

The prospect of testing ground this time of year holds no fears as Davison added, "He likes cut in the ground and won a Group 3 on heavy ground. He doesn't need it, but any ease puts him at an advantage to the opposition I'd say."

Additional reporting by Michael Graham

About Alan Magee
Alan has worked in the racing industry for well over 30 years including with the Sporting Life, Turform and Irish Racing Services. He took up his current role as Irish Racing Team Leader with the Press Association in 2013. He has a keen interest in most sports and plays golf.