The recent form is mixed. A fourth-place finish four days ago, then a fifth, another fourth, a second-place showing, and two sixth-place efforts before that. There are moments of promise buried in there — that second-place finish is the kind of result that keeps a horse's the yard hopeful — but the pattern suggests Gonnino is struggling to find a level where it can finish on top. Ridden most often by Craig Nichol, they have combined for five races without a win, which hasn't helped either party's cause.
Trained by Gary Rutherford at the yard in Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Gonnino competes mainly in Class 5 races, which are towards the bottom of the racing pyramid. The horse has run six times at that level and won none of them, suggesting it may be operating right at the limit of where it can be competitive. Still, the yard itself has sent out seven winners this season, so there is at least some form on the board from Rutherford's operation. Gonnino raced just one day ago and remains active, which means there is still time for things to turn around — though after fourteen attempts without a win, the odds feel increasingly stacked against it.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelso Undulating |
5 | 1 third, 4 other | 20 Apr | 0% |
| Perth Galloping |
4 | 1 second, 3 other | 24 Sep | 0% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 3 Mar | 0% |
| Musselburgh Sharp |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 22 Dec | 0% |
| Carlisle Undulating |
1 | 1 second | 4 Apr | 0% |