Thunder Gulch - 1995 Belmont Stakes (G1)

Despite victories in the Fountain of Youth and Florida Derby, Thunder Gulch entered the Kentucky Derby as a 24-1 underdog. He was the least respected of trainer D. Wayne Lukas's three-pronged attack, which also included the reigning 2-year-old champion Timber Country and future Hall of Famer Serena's Song. That didn't stop him from taking home the roses. Stablemate Timber Country took the Preakness, but missed the Belmont. Finally, it was Thunder Gulch's turn at favoritism. He didn't disappoint, giving trainer Lukas his fourth straight win in a Triple Crown race and second consecutive Belmont.

[@Caroni100]

Darrel Wayne Lukas
(September 2, 1935 - )
* 29,636 Starts (Until July 30, 2022)
* 4,873 Wins (Until July 30, 2022)
* 4,163 Seconds (Until July 30, 2022)
* 3,712 Thirds (Until July 30, 2022)
* $ 286,588,527 earned (Until July 30, 2022)
* 1985, 1986, 1987 & 1994 Eclipse Award for Outstanding Trainer
* 1987, 1988, 1989 & 1990 United States Champion Trainer by wins
* 1985 , 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 & 1992 United States Leading stakes-winning trainer
* 1983 to 1992 & 1994 to 1997 United States Champion Trainer by earnings
* 1998 John W. Galbreath Equine Award
* Inducted to The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1999
* Inducted to The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame in 2007
* 2013 Eclipse Award of Merit
* Trainer of 23 World Champion Quarter Horses including Dash for Cash
* Well done, Champion!
* Best regards from Venezuela
Darrel Wayne Lukas
(2 de Septiembre, 1935 - )
* 29.636 Salidas (Hasta la fecha actual / 30 de Julio 2022)
* 4.873 Primeros (Hasta el 30 de Julio 2022)
* 4.163 Segundos (Hasta el 30 de Julio 2022)
* 3.712 Terceros (Hasta el 30 de Julio 2022)
* $ 286.588.527 producidos (Hasta el 30 de Julio 2022)
* Premio Eclispe al Mejor Entrenador 1985, 1986, 1987 & 1994
* Entrenador Campeón en Estados Unidos por carreras ganadas 1987, 1988, 1989 & 1990
* Entrenador más ganador de Clásicos en Estados Unidos 1985 , 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 & 1992
* Entrenador Campeón en Estados Unidos por dinero producido desde 1983 hasta 1992 & desde 1994 hasta 1997
* Premio Equino John W. Galbreath 1998
* Exaltado al Museo Nacional de las Carreras y Salón de la Fama en 1999
* Exaltado al Salón de la Fama del Caballo Americano Cuarto de Milla en 2007
* Premio Eclipse al Mérito 2013
* Entrenador de 23 Caballos Campeones Mundiales Cuarto de Milla incluyendo a Dash for Cash
* ¡Bravo, Campeón!
* Saludos desde Venezuela

[@stephenj2]

What a sloooow race. Looked like they were slogging through molasses.

[@Caroni100]

Thunder Gulch
(May 23, 1992 - March 19, 2018)
* Sire: Gulch
* Gransire: Mr. Prospector
* Dam: Line of thuder
* Grandsire: Storm Bird
* Breeder: PeterM. Brant
* Owner: Michael Tabor
* Trainer: Darrel Wayne Lukas
* 16 Starts
* 9 Firsts
* 2 Seconds
* 2 Thirds
* Earnings: $ 2,915,086
* 1995 U.S. Champion 3-Year-Old Colt
* 2001 Leading sire in North America
Rest In Peace, Champion!
Greetings from Venezuela
Thunder Gulch
(23 de Mayo, 1992 - 19 de Marzo, 2018)
* Padre: Gulch
* Abuelo Paterno: Mr. Prospector
* Madre: Line of thuder
* Abuelo Materno: Storm Bird
* Criador: Peter M. Brant
* Propietario: Michael Tabor
* Trainer: Darrel Wayne Lukas
* 16 Salidas
* 9 Primeros
* 2 Segundos
* 2 Terceros
* Earnings: $ 2,915,086
* Campeón tresañero de Estados Unidos 1995
* Padrillo Líder en Norteamérica 2001
¡Descansa En Paz, Campeón!
Saludos desde Venezuela

[@rockybudgeboa]

RIP Thunder Gulch

[@ProjectSerpo90]

rockybudgeboa RIP, will always be one of my favorites

[@Caroni100]

@@ProjectSerpo90
Thunder Gulch
(May 23, 1992 - March 19, 2018)
* Sire: Gulch
* Gransire: Mr. Prospector
* Dam: Line of thuder
* Grandsire: Storm Bird
* Breeder: PeterM. Brant
* Owner: Michael Tabor
* Trainer: Darrel Wayne Lukas
* 16 Starts
* 9 Firsts
* 2 Seconds
* 2 Thirds
* Earnings: $ 2,915,086
* 1995 U.S. Champion 3-Year-Old Colt
* 2001 Leading sire in North America
Rest In Peace, Champion!
Greetings from Venezuel

[@chocolatetownforever7537]

Tough as nails horse. Still think Thunder Gulch was the biggest overlay in Derby history. Im still mad at myself for not having bet him in 94s Run for the Roses...

[@firstnamelastname-u4p]

1995 Derby

[@chocolatetownforever7537]

@@firstnamelastname-u4p Lol I missed the right button. Youre correct, its 95, as it says in the title above. Thanks for the correction.

[@phonetops1003]

Such a window. Can you actually, this soil or you want a personal engagement. What they call it: Star Standard, huh?

[@bogeysbaby]

That is a great race! Exciting. Way to go, Thunder Gulch! :)

[@globen825]

Great race. Star Standard and Julie ran a good race. Awesome finish.

[@richardcoreno]

Two heavyweights throwing haymakers.