From The Clouds

What stands out is the gap between that breakthrough win and now — 25 months is a long drought in racing terms, and it suggests From The Clouds has drifted into a group of races where winning has become harder. At Class 3 level, the toughest competitive tier the horse has encountered, it is yet to score from three attempts. Still, the presence of top-3 finishes in recent form hints that the horse remains competitive enough to threaten, even if victory remains elusive. The yard of Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, based near Perth, has sent out 47 winners this season, so there is no shortage of form and experience in the stable. A return to the track after a pause could be what From The Clouds needs to rediscover the spark that delivered that win at Newcastle two years ago.