Sondad

The headline moment came at Epsom Downs in June 2025, when Sondad won a Class 2 race — one of the top tier of races in Britain. That is a serious level to win at, and doing it at Epsom, one of the most famous and technically demanding tracks in the world, adds another layer. He returned to Epsom and won again in June 2026, just two weeks ago, confirming that the first time was no fluke. Some horses simply suit a particular track — its undulations, its camber, its atmosphere — and Sondad looks every inch an Epsom horse.

When the ground turns wet and heavy, he becomes even more dangerous. On soggy ground he's won 2 from 4 attempts, a 50% win rate that stands well above his already solid overall figures. That kind of preference is useful to know: when rain is forecast and Sondad is declared, pay attention.

His regular partner in the saddle is jockey Joanna Mason, and the two have built a real partnership. In 12 races together she has ridden him to 4 of his 5 wins — roughly 1 in every 3 rides ends in victory, which is an exceptional return at this level. The Easterby yard as a whole is in fine form, having sent out 55 winners already this season, so Sondad is operating within a team that clearly knows what it's doing. He raced just yesterday, so there's no question of him having gone quiet — whatever comes next, Sondad looks like a horse still very much in the thick of things.