Nowhere is that more obvious than at Newmarket, the wide, galloping Suffolk track that suits horses who travel well and finish hard. Dark Tornado has won 2 of its 6 races there, which sounds modest until you consider that most horses who race regularly at a single venue are lucky to win once. Newmarket is also the home of trainer Michael Wigham, whose yard has sent out 12 winners already this season — a strong return that suggests the operation is in good health. Dark Tornado's most recent win came at Newmarket just two weeks ago, on 25 June 2026, so confidence around this horse is currently high.
Jockey J F Egan has been the regular partner for most of this journey, riding Dark Tornado in 11 of its 14 races and winning 2 of them — a win rate of 18%, or roughly 1 in every 6 rides together. That is a solid working relationship, and the familiarity between horse and rider matters more than casual observers might expect. The one notable gap on Dark Tornado's record is at the very top level: three runs in Class 2 races, the upper tier of British racing, have produced nothing. That is not a disgrace — the competition at that level is fierce — but it does suggest the horse is most dangerous when racing slightly below the elite tier.
Recent form shows a sixth and a first from the last two outings, which is an encouraging upturn after a difficult run. Having raced just yesterday, Dark Tornado is currently as active as it gets, and with dry weather in the forecast, the yard will have reason to think another good performance is well within reach.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket Galloping |
6 | 2 wins, 4 other | 11 Jul | 33.3% |
| Ascot Galloping |
3 | 1 second, 2 other | 12 Jul | 0% |
| Leicester Sharp |
2 | 1 win, 1 second | 10 May | 50% |
| Sandown Park Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 28 May | 0% |
| York Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 17 May | 0% |