Cracking Rhapsody stars to win Morebattle Hurdle at KelsoTributes paid to Mark Bradstock, who has died aged 66
Thunder Rock provided Sean Bowen with his biggest success since returning from injury in the Premier Chase at Kelso. Bowen – who has seen his lead at the top of the jockeys’ championship eroded and then passed by Harry Cobden – has struggled for winners since his return to action but victory on one of Olly Murphy’s stable stars will have done him the world of good.
Given a patient ride, Thunder Rock grew in confidence as the race progressed, as Minella Drama, Aye Right and Elvis Mail tried to stretch things. Grand National fancy Monbeg Genius struggled to get on terms and when Thunder Rock went cruising on by as they turned into the straight, it was clear he had no more to give.