That said, the recent form is not without encouragement. Looking at the last six races in reverse order, Northern Tempest finished 10th and 8th before stringing together a run of 3rd, 4th, 6th, and 5th — a clear improvement in consistency, even if the winner's enclosure remains out of reach. Horses that are trending in the right direction often reward patience, and there is at least a case to be made that this one is heading the right way. It raced just yesterday, so it is very much in active training and likely to line up again soon.
The trainer is Michael Dods, whose yard in Piercebridge, County Durham has sent out 43 winners already this season — a genuinely productive operation that clearly knows how to get a horse ready to perform. When a yard is firing at that level, it tends to mean horses are well-prepared and placed thoughtfully. For Northern Tempest, finding the right opportunity may simply be a matter of time.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripon Sharp |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 6 Jul | 0% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 13 Apr | 0% |
| Pontefract Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 20 Oct | 0% |
| Wetherby Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 4 Jun | 0% |
| Carlisle Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 29 May | 0% |
| Southwell Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 7 May | 0% |
| Redcar Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 20 Jun | 0% |