Saturday, November 14, 2026, features an exciting 10-race card at the local racetrack, highlighted by the ninth race on the program.
Reserved for three-year-old and upward horses competing at the Open Allowance level, this prestigious feature event honours a true past great of the local track: Thunderbird.
Spanning a testing distance of 7 ½ furlongs, a competitive field of seven runners has been assembled for the Thunderbird Trophy.
Here is The Quick Galloper’s complete breakdown and race analysis, presented in post-position order:
1 - DESERT OF MALIBU (USA)
Still active and doing well after reaching seven years of age, this talented chestnut mare was recently in action on September 19. While her proven class cannot be disputed, there is one major concern: Desert of Malibu has not raced over a distance longer than 6 ½ furlongs in her last eight starts. Against this progressive bunch, she will certainly play a significant role early on, but lasting effectively against these quality rivals through the final two furlongs might prove difficult.
2 - SENSATIONAL SOUL
This locally bred contender steps up to the test and will likely have a hard time competing against more accomplished foreign rivals in this high -level line-up.
3 – INTRESTNTIMESAHEAD
Will undoubtedly give the race his absolute best shot, though current form suggests that best will ultimately not be enough to trouble the principals.
4 – LOCKDOWN
After 28 tries, Lockdown finally broke through to win his fourth career race, followed by a shocking upset as a 75-1 winner in his first start in Overnight company. Stepping up to Open Allowance is a whole new dimension for him, presenting a steep and demanding new learning curve.
5 - PHENOMENAL POWER (USA)
As the official track record holder over this exact distance, he captured the prestigious Diamond Mile on July 25 before failing to follow up when finishing down the track in the Port Royal Sprint (6 furlongs) on October 19. Phenomenal Power will be much better suited going this middle-distance test instead of sprinting. Equipped with blinkers for this assignment, the connections hope the equipment change will aid the cause of this formidable track record holder.
6 - SUPERNATURAL POWER (USA)
Enters this higher fray following a sharp success at a mile in Overnight Allowance. Supernatural Power has already proven her worth on several occasions at the higher level, with a mile standing out as nearly her perfect trip. Currently in the absolute nick of form, and given her versatile racing ability, she is expected to be doing her best work as they drive inside the straight.
7 - SUPREMASI
Faces a tough task stepping into this caliber of competition and is likely to be left behind in the early and middle stages against this company.
