That Leicester win, now nine months ago, is the last time Storm Esme hit the front, and the recent form figures make for sobering reading. A 15th-place finish sits in there, and whatever happened that day, it was not a good afternoon. But horses at this age are still developing, and the fact that Storm Esme raced just yesterday shows the team at Great Habton are keeping faith and keeping the horse busy.
Tim Easterby's yard has sent out 128 winners this season, which tells you everything about the operation behind this horse. That is not a yard that fires horses into races without purpose — it is one of the most productive strings in the north of England, and having Storm Esme in that environment matters. The infrastructure, the experience, and the sheer volume of winners suggest that if there is more to come from this horse, Easterby is well placed to find it.
Storm Esme is a horse with a proven ability to win races and a trainer who knows how to place a horse to best effect. The form has dipped, no question, but two wins from eight races by the age of three is a foundation worth building on.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 19 Sep | 100% |
| Leicester Sharp |
1 | 1 win | 14 Oct | 100% |
| Ayr Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 20 Jun | 0% |
| Nottingham Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 2 Jul | 0% |
| York Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 15 May | 0% |
| Pontefract Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 2 Jun | 0% |
| Redcar Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 4 Oct | 0% |
| Ripon Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 16 Apr | 0% |