Stormy Impact

When the ground is normal, Stormy Impact shows genuine ability, winning two of eight races at such conditions (25%), which is well above its overall average. That Wolverhampton win came at Class 2 level—one of the top races in Britain—showing the horse is capable when conditions align. Warren Fentiman, the jockey who rode most of Stormy Impact's best performances, has won two of seven races together on the horse (29%), suggesting the pairing brings out something extra. The Richard and Peter Fahey yard at Musley Bank in North Yorkshire continues to turn out winners—23 this season—so the horse has experienced trainers behind it.

But the form is undeniably patchy. At Class 2, Stormy Impact has won just once from seven attempts (14%), and the long absence from the winner's circle is a genuine concern. This is a horse that has flashed competence in fits and starts, capable of reaching decent heights but unable to sustain a challenge. It remains active and racing, which means another win is possible, yet the recent results suggest Stormy Impact is more likely to be a consistent midfield finisher than a consistent winner.