Both wins have come on all-weather tracks, first at Newcastle in October 2025 and then at Wolverhampton the following month — two of the most popular artificial surfaces in British racing. That back-to-back sequence suggested a horse hitting its stride, and it did so under the care of James Tate, one of Newmarket's sharper operators. Tate's yard has sent out 51 winners already this season, which is the output of a stable that knows how to place its horses well and get the best out of them.
The recent form makes for slightly more interesting reading. The last six runs read 6-4-3-1-1-10, which tells a story of a horse that went from back-to-back wins, to three solid placed efforts, to a disappointing sixth most recently. That last result, combined with the fact that Night Storm's most recent win was eight months ago at Wolverhampton, means there are genuine questions to answer. Has the horse hit a plateau? Is the team searching for the right race to spark another win? Those are the things worth watching.
What keeps the profile compelling is the broader picture: six races in, Night Storm has already won twice and finished in the top three on five occasions. That is not the record of a horse going backwards — it is the record of a horse that simply has not found the winning thread again just yet. Racing at four, with Tate in charge and a yard firing on all cylinders, the opportunity is clearly there. Whether Night Storm can add a third win to the tally is the question worth following.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 third | 22 Jan | 50% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 14 Jul | 50% |
| Newmarket Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 9 Aug | 0% |
| Redcar Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 20 Jun | 0% |