Sonigino

The two standout moments of Sonigino's career both came in big races. A win at Huntingdon in February 2023 was followed by an even better performance at Aintree in December 2023 — one of the sport's most famous venues — confirming that this horse can deliver on the biggest stages. There is also a remarkable record at Chepstow, where Sonigino has won 2 of just 3 races, a 67% record at the track that no serious punter would ignore.

The partnership with jockey Harry Cobden is worth noting too. Cobden is one of jump racing's leading riders, and together the pair have won 4 of their 12 races — roughly 1 in every 3 — which is an outstanding ratio and suggests real chemistry between horse and rider.

The honest part of the picture, though, is that Sonigino has not won in six races, and the last victory at Aintree is now 28 months ago. The recent form figures — finishing 10th, third, 12th, and 12th in its last four completed races — are mixed at best. The third place is a sign of life, but the big finishes suggest a horse that has been finding things tough. One detail that does offer hope: Sonigino has won 2 of just 4 races on normal ground, a 50% record that is strikingly good and suggests conditions play a significant role in how this horse performs. A return to the right track on the right surface, with Cobden in the saddle, could yet remind everyone what this horse is capable of.