A winner at 1m 3f on the all-weather, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Gentlemen Legacy at 10-1 when 9th of 14 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.
A winner at 1m 3f on the all-weather, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Gentlemen Legacy at 10-1 when 9th of 14 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.
Placed once in 12 starts. Beaten 4l behind Storm Runner at 7-1 when 9th of 14 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month.
Placed once in 12 starts. Beaten 4l behind Storm Runner at 7-1 when 9th of 14 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month.
Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Endeared at 80-1 when 13th of 14 on his latest outing here over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Endeared at 80-1 when 13th of 14 on his latest outing here over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 3f on ground varying from firm to good. Beaten 5l behind Ace War at 15-2 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing at Happy Valley over 1m 3f earlier this month.
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 3f on ground varying from firm to good. Beaten 5l behind Ace War at 15-2 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing at Happy Valley over 1m 3f earlier this month.
Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 3f on good ground. Third of 12 behind Ace War beaten 2 1/2l at 8-1 on his latest outing at Happy Valley over 1m 3f earlier this month.
Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 3f on good ground. Third of 12 behind Ace War beaten 2 1/2l at 8-1 on his latest outing at Happy Valley over 1m 3f earlier this month.
Successful twice at 1m 1f on good ground. A winner at 9-1 here over 1m 1f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Charity Together by 3/4l.
Successful twice at 1m 1f on good ground. A winner at 9-1 here over 1m 1f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Charity Together by 3/4l.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 3/4l by Storm Runner when second of 14 at 11-2 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 3/4l by Storm Runner when second of 14 at 11-2 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month.
Successful at 7f and 1m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 4l behind Storm Runner at 4-1 when eighth of 14 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month.
Successful at 7f and 1m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 4l behind Storm Runner at 4-1 when eighth of 14 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all five starts. Beaten 8l behind Blazing Wukong at 100-1 when 13th of 14 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with D J Whyte.
Unplaced in all five starts. Beaten 8l behind Blazing Wukong at 100-1 when 13th of 14 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with D J Whyte.
A winner at 1m 3f on good ground. Beaten 2l by Ace War when second of 12 at 5-2fav on his latest outing at Happy Valley over 1m 3f earlier this month.
A winner at 1m 3f on good ground. Beaten 2l by Ace War when second of 12 at 5-2fav on his latest outing at Happy Valley over 1m 3f earlier this month.
Placed once in seven starts. Beaten 6l behind Storm Runner at 40-1 when 11th of 14 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month.
Placed once in seven starts. Beaten 6l behind Storm Runner at 40-1 when 11th of 14 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all 12 starts. Beaten 6l behind Win Method at 50-1 when 9th of 12 on his latest outing at Happy Valley over 1m (good) earlier this month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Unplaced in all 12 starts. Beaten 6l behind Win Method at 50-1 when 9th of 12 on his latest outing at Happy Valley over 1m (good) earlier this month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Verdict
#6 Storm Runner has hit a career peak since the pacifier with cowls went on, winning his last two starts and doing it like a horse still on the up. He was consistent even before the gear change despite taking time to break through, and he does not look done yet. #10 Star Brose maps for a sweet run from barrier 2 and comes off a second behind Ace War, which reads as a solid form reference. #1 Agenda drops in class and the Purton booking stands out, and in a race that lacks obvious speed on paper he shapes to be ridden positively and make his own luck. #2 Supreme Mastermind has trialled very well between runs, and that is the lead-in worth following.