Every time Theresa Bateup thinks it might be time to give Storm On a well-earned break, the stayer tells her a different story.
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The Kembla trainer has had her son of Curata Storm up and racing since the beginning of January, but the tireless six-year-old continues to show no sign of needing a trip to the paddock.
"For a while we have thought we think we will head to the paddock after this run, but then he just comes through it so well," Bateup said.
"He is still thriving. He enjoys being in the stables and has just continued to race really honestly. As soon as it seems that he has had enough, we will give him a break.”
Storm On has had two wins and four placings in 12 starts during a spaced preparation.
He will look to add to that record when he McGrath Estate Agents Benchmark 75 Handicap (2700m) at Canterbury on Wednesday.
Bateup believes he will be suited by the staying trip. Storm On is a $23 TAB fixed odds outsider to salute and will be ridden by Jess Taylor.
