The recent form tells an interesting story, though. Reading it from oldest to newest, Tornado Kiss went second, second, then won, before posting a fifth, fourth, and sixth in her three most recent outings. That sequence — a peak followed by a dip — is not unusual in a young horse still learning the job, but it does suggest she has a bit to prove right now. The Cork win came eight months ago, and since then the performances have been heading in the wrong direction rather than building on that breakthrough.
What works in her favour is the team behind her. Andrew Slattery trains out of Thurles in County Tipperary, and this has been a productive season for the yard — 60 winners already, which speaks to an operation that knows how to get horses race-ready and competitive. Having that kind of support structure around a young horse with unfinished business is no small thing.
At three years old, Tornado Kiss is still at the stage where improvement is not just possible but expected. The talent is clearly there — you do not win races by accident — and with an active campaign under way, there will be more chances to build on what that Cork win hinted at.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cork Galloping |
3 | 1 win, 2 other | 19 May | 33.3% |
| Naas Galloping |
2 | 2 seconds | 18 Sep | 0% |
| Dundalk Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 10 Oct | 0% |