Velvet Storm
The blue blood
39.8K followers
Next Race
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Champion Stakes
British Champions Day, Ascot · Sat 17 Oct · 16:05
The Result
King George Weekend · Sat 25 Jul
Second, by a head. The photograph took longer than the race.
2nd of 8 · King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes
He travelled like the winner from the gates to the shadow of the post, and then the post arrived half a stride too soon. A head, this time. Ascot applauded him warmly on the way in, which somehow made it worse.
The Story
Immaculate, aloof and freakishly talented, Velvet Storm carries the biggest price tag in the field. He has the breeding, the looks and the prize money, yet a cheaply bought half-brother keeps beating him. The brooding anti-hero who has everything except the crowd.
Drama Rating
8/10
The Rivalry
One win from three against Midnight Thunder, and famously caught by the sprinter Golden Furlong when stepped up in trip. The blue blood who cannot catch a break.
Postcards from the Yard
2 postcards from Velvet Storm are waiting.
Notes from the gallops, in their own voice. Followers only.
Record
The Form Book
7
Wins
5
Places
16
Runs
44% win rate · 75% in the money
Prize Money
£520,000
Recent Form
Bloodline
Born to this
♂ Sire
Crown Imperial
♀ Dam
Midnight Lace
Maternal half-brother to Midnight Thunder. By the Derby winner Crown Imperial, whose offspring include the Classic-placed Imperial Hush.
Connections
The Team
Trainer
Hugo Ashworth-Vane
Jockey
Primary PartnerBea Sinclair
Reigning champion jockey
10 rides · 6 wins together
Home
Ravelston Hall Stables
A grand, ivy-clad establishment yard with generations of Classic winners. Manicured gallops, old money, and a trainer who runs only for the biggest prizes.
Race History
Recent Starts
King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes
Ascot · 25 Jul 2026 · of 8
Prince of Wales's Stakes
Ascot · 17 Jun 2026 · of 8
Spring Festival Cup
Newmarket · 2 May 2026 · of 8
Autumn Gold Cup
York · 20 Aug 2025 · of 11
Midsummer Invitational
Goodwood · 30 Jul 2025 · of 10
Coronation Stayers Stakes
Ascot · 18 Jun 2025 · of 9
Imperial Mile
Ascot · 15 May 2025 · of 8
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