Sonning

 (IRE)
Country
Ireland
Foal Date
26-Mar-18
Colour
gray
Sire
The Gurkha
Dam
Moon Empress
Prize Money
$28402
Trainer
M Walford
Owners
Ursa Major Racing Ltd & Partner
About

Carlisle R7 Ladies Night 5th July Handicap Hurdle Sonning is a 7yo gr unknown from Ireland trained by M Walford, who is based at Sheriff Hutton. It is sired by the stallion The Gurkha out of the dam Moon Empress. Sonning has managed to win 4 races in its career so far. On 5th Oct 2022 at Sedgefield, Sonning scored its most significant win to date, getting the money in the $6208 Recovery Connections Enterprises Handicap Hurdle.

Race Record
Event SummaryRunner StatsRank
Pontefract 08-Apr-25 2418m GOOD R2 Hcp (of $4,320), Winning Time: 02:37.840, SP: 12/1 In touch behind leaders, switched outside and closed 10f out, outpaced 3f out, lost place over 2f outJ Hart 55.8kg, Cd 0 0.00L10 (10)
Sedgefield 01-Oct-24 3289m SOFT R5 HcpCh $270 (of $4,700), Winning Time: 04:04.140, SP: 33/1 Always in rear, pushed along after 2 out, soon lost touch, made no impressionC O'farrell 73.5kg, Cd 0 25.75L5 (5)
Redcar 17-Sep-24 2814m GOOD R8 Hcp (of $3,140), Winning Time: 03:00.930, SP: 6/1 Dwelt, always towards rear, outpaced from 3f out, gradually weakened from 1f outP Mulrennan 62.6kg, Cd 0 20.25L7 (8)
Southwell 04-Sep-24 2233m GOOD R4 Hcp (of $2,983), Winning Time: 02:23.870, SP: 11/1 Started slowly, behind most of wayO J Orr 59.9kg, Cd 0 6.25L6 (9)
Catterick 28-Aug-24 2790m GOOD R5 Hcp $859 (of $3,664), Winning Time: 03:04.670, SP: 10/1 Midfield on inner, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, just heldJ Watson 64.9kg 1.25L3 (14)
Catterick 06-Aug-24 2425m GOOD R5 Hcp $470 (of $4,004), Winning Time: 02:39.200, SP: 13/2 Held up in rear, not clear run 1f out, ridden final 110 yards, ran on, never really able to challengeP Mulrennan 64.4kg, Cd 0 1.50L4 (7)
Redcar 31-Jul-24 2012m GOOD R3 Hcp (of $3,664), Winning Time: 02:04.830, SP: 25/1 In touch with leaders, ridden inside 3f out, ridden when lost position 2f out, weakened quickly final furlong, dropped to last towards finishD Nolan 59kg, Cd 0 25.25L11 (11)
Beverley 23-Jul-24 1999m GOOD R7 Hcp (of $4,527), Winning Time: 02:05.040, SP: 22/1 Slowly into stride, behind most of wayA Rawlinson 60.3kg, Cd 0 6.75L7 (9)
Uttoxeter 30-Jun-24 3171m SOFT R7 HcpH (of $7,922), Winning Time: 03:57.600, SP: 33/1 Held up towards rear, some headway 3 out, soon weakenedH Brooke 76.2kg, Cd 0 0.00L8 (9)
Nottingham 20-Jun-24 2057m SOFT R4 Hcp (of $3,402), Winning Time: 02:10.150, SP: 9/1 Mid-divison, pushed along and made no impression 2f outJ Watson 61.2kg, Cd 0 8.25L7 (10)
Carlisle 31-May-24 2248m SOFT R7 Hcp $199 (of $3,402), Winning Time: 02:33.080, SP: 11/4 Disputed 4th, went modest 3rd over 3f out, weakened and lost places inside final 2fP Mulrennan 61.7kg, Cd 0 15.50L5 (7)
Ripon 11-May-24 1965m GOOD R5 Hcp $1,104 (of $4,711), Winning Time: 02:07.520, SP: 12/1 Slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, ridden 2f out, held inside final furlong, kept onJ Watson 60.3kg 1.75L3 (12)
Beverley 25-Apr-24 1999m SOFT R6 Hcp $265 (of $4,527), Winning Time: 02:10.110, SP: 11/1 Held up in rear, headway out wide 2f out, stayed on same pace and no impression inside final furlongA Rawlinson 60.3kg, Cd 0 2.50L5 (7)
Southwell 10-Apr-24 2233m GOOD R3 Hcp (of $4,972) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 02:31.030, SP: 125/1 Held up in rear, pushed along 3f out, outpaced and no impression final 2fA Rawlinson 57.6kg, Cd 0 11.75L7 (8)
Southwell 21-Mar-24 2233m GOOD R4 Hcp (of $6,804) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 02:25.790, SP: 125/1 Held up towards rear, keen at times, struggling 3f out, well beaten final 2fA Rawlinson 57.2kg, Cd 0 10.50L12 (12)
Musselburgh 21-Nov-22 3130m SOFT R5 HcpH $3,976 (of $3,976), Winning Time: 03:52.280, SP: 10/3 Took keen hold, tracked leaders, smooth headway 3 out, led before last, kept on well run-inH Brooke 76.2kg1 (8)
Wetherby 12-Oct-22 3218m GOOD R1 HcpH $350 (of $5,337), Winning Time: 03:42.700, SP: 5/4 Held up in last pair, pushed along and headway on inside chasing leaders 3 out, ridden and weakened run-inK Brogan 66.7kg, Cd 0 4.25L5 (6)
Sedgefield 05-Oct-22 3381m SOFT R6 HcpH $6,208 (of $6,208), Winning Time: 04:03.200, SP: 15/8 Held up in touch in mid-division, raced keenly, closed after 3 out, challenged 2 out, led last, idled towards finish, ridden outH Brooke 76.2kg1 (9)
Sedgefield 01-Sep-22 3381m GOOD R3 HcpH $2,194 (of $9,530), Winning Time: 03:47.300, SP: 9/1 Chased leaders out wide, went 3rd before 5th, 2nd before 3 out, led approaching 2 out, over 1 length ahead last, weakened and headed towards finish, dropped to 3rd final stridesJ Kington 67.6kg 0.50L3 (6)
Hexham 04-Jun-22 4049m GOOD R8 HcpH (of $4,684), Winning Time: 05:08.620, SP: 28/1 Restrained towards rear, lost touch 2 out, no extraH Brooke 74.8kg, Cd 0 0.00L10 (11)
Bangor-on-Dee 14-May-22 3351m GOOD R3 HcpH (of $5,065), Winning Time: 03:51.560, SP: 80/1 Behind, headway 6th, 5 lengths 5th when blundered 2 out, rider lost irons briefly and well held afterJ Kington 68.9kg, Cd 0 35.25L7 (10)
Sedgefield 19-Apr-22 3381m GOOD R3 CL4HcpH (of $9,300), Winning Time: 03:52.700, SP: 66/1 Held up in rear, headway after 3 out, outpaced next, weakened before lastJ Kington 71.7kg, Cd 0 17.75L6 (8)
Musselburgh 07-Feb-22 3130m SOFT R2 CL1H (of $25,000), Winning Time: 03:41.970, SP: 12/1 Clear with leader, led 4th, headed soon after 4 out, weakened next, tailed offA Heskin 69.9kg, Cd 06 (7)
Wincanton 27-Jan-22 3063m GOOD R5 CL3NvHcpH $710 (of $12,000), Winning Time: 03:42.650, SP: 11/1 Raced keenly, ridden held up in 6th, ridden and no impression in 4th before 2 outA Heskin 68kg, Cd 0 30.50L4 (6)
Plumpton 13-Dec-21 3195m SOFT R1 CL4NvH $940 (of $7,500), Winning Time: 03:57.800, SP: 3/1 Keen, close up, went 2nd at 5th, led approaching 3 out, ridden and headed at last, kept on one paceA Heskin 69.9kg 5.50L3 (10)
Catterick 19-Nov-21 3160m GOOD R2 CL4H $4,084 (of $8,900), Winning Time: 03:43.710, SP: evens Raced freely and tracked leaders, came to lead at 4th, travelled strong and went clear before 2 out, jumped last well, won easilyA Heskin 68.9kg1 (10)
Wincanton 24-Oct-21 3063m GOOD R1 CL4HNHF $1,882 (of $8,900), Winning Time: 03:30.600, SP: 1/2 Raced keenly behind front pair, pressed leaders 2 out, soon left behind by winner, kept onA Heskin 68.9kg 7.00L2 (7)
Newbury 02-Jul-21 2414m GOOD R4 CL4Hcp (of $9,250) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 02:37.750, SP: 12/1 Raced keenly in mid-division, pushed along and unable to quicken over 2f out, never on terms afterM Harley 56.7kg, Cd 0 9.25L8 (10)
Leicester 01-Jun-21 2011m GOOD R5 CL5Hcp $672 (of $6,500) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 02:07.390, SP: 6/5 Chased leaders on inside, ridden to lead 1f out, headed and not pace of winner final 100 yards, lost 2nd final stridesO Murphy 61.2kg 1.50L3 (8)
Chester 06-May-21 2471m SOFT R7 CL3Hcp (of $12,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 02:46.800, SP: 6/4 In touch, ridden entering final furlong, no impressionM Harley 55.8kg, Cd 0 4.75L6 (6)
Beverley 14-Apr-21 1999m GOOD R3 CL5Hcp $2,879 (of $6,532) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 02:05.700, SP: 4/1 Towards rear of mid-division, niggled along before 2f out, ridden to challenge inside final furlong, led final 110 yards, pushed out, gamelyM Harley 58.5kg1 (12)
Kempton 19-Nov-20 1609m SYNTHETIC R4 CL5Nv (of $6,300) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:37.950, SP: 33/1 Slowly away, in rear, some progress before pushed 2f out, kept on without threateningT P Queally 58.1kg, Cd 0 11.25L7 (12)
Nottingham 28-Oct-20 1677m SOFT R1 CL4Md $1,154 (of $12,000) Barrier 14, Winning Time: 01:49.450, SP: 80/1 Held up in touch, took a keen hold, switched right and progress 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlongP Hanagan 57.2kg 9.75L3 (14)
Nottingham 07-Oct-20 1677m SOFT R2 CL4Md (of $8,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:49.780, SP: 28/1 Towards rear, pushed along and headway 2f out, no impression afterD Egan 59.4kg, Cd 0 12.25L7 (11)