 He was opposed by a strong field, including Miswaki, Kirtling (Chesham Stakes) and To-Agori-Mou.Ridden by Pat Eddery, he started the 4/5 favourite in a race run in cold, wet, and windy conditions.Storm Bird took the lead after two furlongs, and when he accelerated in the final quarter mile, only To-Agori-Mou was able to go with him.