Stormy Pearl

Those Hamilton wins tell the story of a horse that is comfortably mid-level in the sport — the vast majority of its 45 races have come at Class 6, the entry level of British racing — but one that has found a way to punch above its weight at a track that evidently suits it. The most recent win came at Hamilton Park on 12 July 2025, which is both a reminder of what this horse can do and a sign that the ability is still there even at six. Stormy Pearl raced just yesterday, and the recent run of results — four finishes outside the places sandwiched around a couple of placed efforts — suggests the form has been patchy lately. But patchy form and a Hamilton race on the horizon are very different things.

The partnership with jockey Paul Mulrennan is worth noting. In 10 races together, the pair have won twice — a 20% win rate, or 1 in every 5 rides, which is comfortably better than Stormy Pearl's overall record of 1 win in every 9. Whether it is Mulrennan's style or simply that he gets the booking when conditions are right, the combination has been a productive one. On ground conditions, Stormy Pearl handles both normal and dry, fast ground well, winning at roughly 1 in 6 on each — solid but not spectacular away from Hamilton.

David Thompson's yard has been in good form this season, sending out 9 winners, which shows there is no shortage of confidence in the operation. Stormy Pearl may not be a superstar — five wins from 45 races will never read like a glittering CV — but a horse that wins 4 from 10 at one specific track, and raced as recently as yesterday, is one to keep an eye on every time Hamilton Park appears in the schedule.