'I see him as Seabiscuit No 2, he's a superstar – and a people's horse as well'

Trainer David Menuisier on his top international performers

Best friends: David Menuisier and Thundering Blue up close and personalCredit: Edward Whitaker

Thundering Blue

A very obvious one after his win in the Stockholm Cup International at Bro Park. I see him as Seabiscuit No 2, the sort of horse who has reached the top after starting at a low level. He'd be a superstar for anybody and he's a people's horse as well. In Sweden, the attention he received from the press and the public brought tears to your eyes.

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Published on 28 September 2018inFeatures

Last updated 12:32, 5 October 2018

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