Storm Free looks a young horse full of potential after two second placed finishes at the age of 2, followed by a comfortable win on his 3yo debut! He’s in training with James Tate, in Newmarket, and we are really looking forward to him in 2025.
Storm Free is by 7-time and Group winning Iffraaj who needs no introduction as a stallion having produced some great horses during his stud career (4-time Group 1 winner Ribchester, progressive Graded winner My Prospero, Group 1 winner Wootton Bassett and Group 2 Temple Stakes winner Hot Streak!) The Dam La Napoule was a 6f winner and is a full sister to La Cucaracha who is a 7-time winner including the Group 1 Nunthorpe Stakes. La Napoule has produced 4 foals, all of which are winners in the UK and abroad and have secured 13 wins and 19 placed finishes between them!
Newmarket based trainer James Tate is someone who HOTSR started working with in 2023 and things couldn’t have got off to a better start! He is a methodical trainer with a high level of attention to detail and views horses from a trainers and vets perspective (he is a qualified vet.)
Storm Free has been very straightforward to train and made his debut in August 2024 at Newmarket. He was a little like a rabbit caught in headlights and gave away lots of ground at the start but evidently he’d learnt plenty when finishing 2nd on his subsequent run at Kempton. He followed this up with a fast closing 2nd at Chelmsford in October (where he probably should of won) and showed a very dangerous turn of foot.
Storm Free wintered particularly well, sharpened up his stalls work and it was wonderful to see it all come together for him on his 3yo debut to win at Nottingham on 9th April under James Doyle. He won with a touch of class and Owners looks to be in for a lot of fun with him this summer.
Wins
Storm Free wins his first race in style
Pedigree
| Storm Free Colt, Chestnut February 11th 2022 | { | Iffraaj (GB) | { | Zafonic (USA) | { | Gone West (USA) |
| Zaizafon (USA) | ||||||
| Pastorale (GB) | { | Nureyev (USA) | ||||
| Park Appeal | ||||||
| La Napoule (GB) | { | Piccolo (GB) | { | Warning | ||
| Woodwind (FR) | ||||||
| Peggy Spencer (GB) | { | Formidable (USA) | ||||
| Careful Dancer |
Iffraaj by Pastorale
Iffraaj was a winner of 7 races throughout his 3 year career. He won during the back end of his 2yo career before winning 4 times during the age of 4 including the Group 2 GNER Park Stakes at Doncaster. He moved trainers in late 2005 and finished a close 2nd in the Group 1 Darley Cup before winning the Group 2 Lennox Stakes at Goodwood and the Group 2 GNER Park Stakes at York.
Since retiring to Stud he’s been a phenomenal stallion and he’s produced from champion juveniles to champion milers! Some of his best offspring have been Ribchester, Gingernuts, Turn Me Loose, Jungle Cat and Chriselliam.
La Napoule by Piccolo
La Napoule was a winner and placed over 6 furlongs before she retired to stud where she’s been an excellent mare. Her 4 foals have all been winners and this definitely bodes well for this lad – they include 5-time winner Streaker, 4-time winner Aunt Agatha, 3-time winner Tyndrum Gold (who won recently and is now rated 91) and 5f winner Peggy Sioux (rated 86) – 13 wins and 19 placed finishes between them.
Syndicate details
This is a 10-owner syndicate allowing owners maximum involvement with their horse and trainer but sharing the costs and most importantly the fun. Prices are inclusive of all fees and costs, there is nothing extra to pay during the agreement. Statements detailing the syndicates finances are sent every quarter and all VAT is reclaimed on behalf of the owners.
There is one complimentary Owners & Trainers Badges every time the horse runs and Owners and their guests are welcome to visit their horse on the gallops whenever they wish.
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