Storm Esme

What's encouraging is the shape of Storm Esme's recent form. Over the last six races, the horse has finished fourth, eighth, fifth, and eighth again, with that victory this week, showing a horse that's competitive on most days but capable of picking out the right moment to strike. The three placings alongside the three wins tell a picture of a horse that regularly threatens but doesn't always get its nose in front—typical of a three-year-old still working out how to win consistently. Tim Easterby's Great Habton yard is in flying form this season with 128 winners already, suggesting Storm Esme has the right team around it to make the most of what looks like promising raw material. Having raced just yesterday, the horse is clearly in active work and worth following over the coming months.