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Sondad has been declared for the Wokingham Stakes at Ascot on Saturday, adding a familiar name to one of the meeting's most competitive sprint handicaps. The five‑year‑old, who made his mark in similar company last season, takes his place in a field that typically draws a deep and tightly matched group of six furlong specialists.
Sondad's campaign this year has followed a straightforward pattern, aimed at keeping him fresh for the big summer handicaps, and his recent runs suggest he retains the consistency that has become his hallmark. Sondad bounced back to form last time out at Epsom on Derby day where he retained the JRA Toyko Trophy Handicap and Joanna Mason will take the ride again.
We've have been content with his preparation, and his mark leaves him needing a career‑best effort, which is often the case in this race. He's proven on the track, having won over course and distance on fast ground last May, and we expect a big run from the strapping son of Washington DC.
The Wokingham is always a demanding race and needs a touch of good fortune as well as ability, but Sondad arrives with a reliable record and a style of racing that gives him a chance of making an impact in one of the meeting's most competitive handicaps.
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