Black Storm
🐎 Black Storm (IRE)
Foaled: 2nd May 2021 | Sex: Gelding | Colour: Brown
Sire: Ten Sovereigns (IRE) | Dam: Active Approach (GB) (by New Approach (IRE))
Trainer: Katie Scott
Why This Horse?
Black Storm is an exciting addition to the Ursa Major Racing team, bringing with him a proven level of ability and plenty of scope for further progress. A winner in Ireland and still relatively lightly raced, he has already demonstrated the natural pace and attitude needed to be competitive, while his profile suggests there is still more improvement to come.
By the Group 1-winning sprinter Ten Sovereigns, Black Storm possesses plenty of speed, while his dam's side adds the stamina and toughness needed to develop into a consistent performer. Now beginning a new chapter with Katie Scott, he looks an ideal recruit for a yard renowned for getting the very best out of its horses.
🏇 Racing Profile
Foaled on 2nd May 2021, Black Storm is an Irish-bred brown gelding who races in the colours of Ursa Major Racing. He began his career in Ireland, gaining valuable experience before opening his account with an impressive maiden victory over seven furlongs at Dundalk, where he showed both speed and determination to score in convincing fashion.
Since then, he has continued to compete in competitive handicaps, demonstrating his versatility on both all-weather and turf surfaces. His prominent racing style and willingness to battle make him an exciting horse to follow, while his relatively light racing career suggests there is still untapped potential to unlock.
🏠 Training
Black Storm is trained by Katie Scott at her Scotland-Borders yard, where her patient and individual approach has helped produce numerous winners on the Flat. Since arriving at the stable, he has been given time to settle into his new surroundings and adapt to a different training regime.
Katie's team are focused on building on the ability he has already shown, carefully placing him in races where he can be at his most competitive. With his straightforward attitude and previous racecourse experience, Black Storm has all the attributes to thrive under his new training team.
🧬 Pedigree Highlights
Black Storm is by Ten Sovereigns, the brilliant Group 1-winning sprinter whose explosive speed earned victories in both the Middle Park Stakes and the July Cup. His offspring have inherited plenty of natural pace and athleticism, making him one of the most exciting young stallions in Europe.
His dam, Active Approach, is by the Derby-winning superstar New Approach, whose influence brings stamina, toughness and versatility to the pedigree. The combination of Ten Sovereigns' speed and New Approach's endurance gives Black Storm an ideal blend of pace and staying power for sprint and seven-furlong contests.
🌟 Looking Ahead
Black Storm started the next chapter of his career with plenty of reasons for optimism. Already a winner with valuable racecourse experience under his belt, he arrives at Katie Scott's yard with the profile of a horse capable of progressing further.
With patient handling, careful placement and a programme tailored to his strengths, there is every reason to believe Black Storm can add further victories to his record. As he continues to settle into his new surroundings, owners can look forward to an exciting campaign with a horse whose best days may still lie ahead.