Sonny Fella (GB)
Sonny Fella is a gelding by Battle Of Marengo out of Mother’s Hope who is yet to win from 17 starts on turf. He has raced eight times at Punchestown, three times at Listowel and twice each at Kilbeggan and Limerick, all without success. His races have come over 1m5f to 2m, 2m1f to 2m4f and 2m5f to 3m on good to soft, good, soft and heavy ground. Usually held up, he finished 7 of 12 in the Old Harbour Bar Tullamore Maiden Hurdle at Kilbeggan in Jun 2026 when last raced off OR 72, 16lb below his highest ever mark.
- 0–17Wins / Runs
- 0%Strike rate
- 0 (0%)Placed
- −17.00£1 level staken=17 at SP
- 0.00Fair A/E n=17 · 0.00 incl. margin
- 88Highest OR
- 28dBetween runs (median)longest 353 d
A/E compares actual wins with what starting prices implied. "Fair" strips the bookmaker margin from the expectation, so favourites and longshots are judged on the same footing — figures near 1.00 mean the market priced this horse about right.
KTB Speed and Rating
Best recent Speed 80
How fast the horse ran, as points against the day-corrected standard time for its course and distance: 100 is the median GB Class 4 handicap winner on that code; one point is 0.1% of the standard time. A, B or C is how much the day's card could tell us, not how good the run was. What this means →
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 4 | 109A | 78 | 1 run · — |
| Heavy | 4 | 59B | 52.5 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 2 | 77A | 75 | 2 runs · 77 / 75 |
| Soft | 2 | 45C | 34.5 | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 7 | 80B | 56 | 2 runs · 80 / 50 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4 | 109A | 75 | 2 runs · 77 / 75 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 1 | — | — | — |
Of 17 runs looked at, 5 have no figure: did not complete (5).
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 12 figures from 17 runs · as at 3 Oct 2026 · a record, not a forecast
Both figures are KTB's own, computed from the archive; no vendor rating enters either. Every run's figure is on its form line below with its grade. Grades measure how much the archive could see, never the merit of the run.
Run style from 13 analysed runs since Oct 2024
- Prominent 7 (54%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 3 (23%) · 0 wins
- Held up 3 (23%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 7.4% of 962 runs since Apr 2018 (91 horses).
Strongest over 1m2f – 1m4f (all codes): 12.5% from 200.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 56 | 7 | 12.5% | +5.1 | — |
| Good | 247 | 17 | 6.9% | −0.5 | 0 from 5 |
| Good to Soft | 144 | 7 | 4.9% | −2.5 | 0 from 3 |
| Soft | 259 | 19 | 7.3% | −0.1 | 0 from 4 |
| Heavy | 120 | 10 | 8.3% | +0.9 | 0 from 5 |
| Standard (AW) | 136 | 11 | 8.1% | +0.7 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | +3.7 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 87 | 3 | 3.4% | −4 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 97 | 6 | 6.2% | −1.2 | — |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 200 | 25 | 12.5% | +5.1 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 227 | 16 | 7% | −0.4 | 0 from 4 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 231 | 14 | 6.1% | −1.3 | 0 from 10 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 90 | 3 | 3.3% | −4.1 | 0 from 3 |
| Over 3m | 21 | 3 | 14.3% | +6.9 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Apr 2018 · as at 8 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
7 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Arbitrageur (IRE) (2 wins).
The wins came over 6f–7f.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbitrageur (IRE) | 26 | 2 | 6f–7f | — |
| Idyllic Acrylic (GB) | 14 | 1 | 6f | — |
| Jeremys Hope (GB) | 13 | 0 | — | — |
| Bold Jack Donahue (IRE) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| Amatara (IRE) | 7 | 0 | — | — |
| Aragoan Goan (GB) | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Insouciance (GB) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Heavy | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Soft | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchestown | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Listowel | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Limerick | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Sligo | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Clonmel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gowran Park | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Galway | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 10 | 0 | 0% | −10.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jody McGarvey | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Conor Lamon | 4 | 0 | 0% | −4.00 |
| Harry Sexton | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Mr Finian Maguire | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Mr T Walsh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tom Kelly | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Blinkers | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle | 15 | 0 | 0% | −15.00 |
| NH Flat | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
Splits include every sample, however small — muted rows are under 3 runs. A one-from-one record is a fact, not a trend: read the Runs column before the strike rate.
Form
| Date | Course | Race | Pos | Btn | Wgt | OR | Spd | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 15 Jun 26+6d | Kilbeggan | Old Harbour Bar Tullamore (Q.R.) Maiden Hurdle Sat close to pace early - pushed along in 3rd approaching final two flights - faded through closing stages to finish 7th | 7/12 | 2¾ | 11-5 | 72 | 77A | 94A | Mr T Walsh | 40/1 |
| 09 Jun 26+10d | Sligo | Crawford Tiles And More Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Held up in the pack - clipped 2nd fence - pushed along with no headway 3 out - well held at the finish | 12/16 | hd | 9-8 | 72 | 80B | 78A | Harry Sexton | 33/1 |
| 30 May 26+15d | Listowel | John Thomas McNamara Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Sat just behind the front group early - moved into second by the 3rd - shared the front by the 6th - shaken up but lost that spot before the following fence - dropped away 3 out and eased out of contention before 2 out | PU/18 | — | 9-9 | 74 | — | — | Tom Kelly | 40/1 |
| 15 May 26+86d | Kilbeggan | SIS Supporting Irish Racing Maiden Hurdle Sat close to the pace early - pressed for effort in 5th two out - unable to close the gap - eventually beaten well into 8th | 8/14 | 2 | 11-5 | 74 | 73B | 94A | Conor Lamon | 100/1 |
| 18 Feb 26+69d | Punchestown | Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Settled just behind the pace in 2nd - came down at the 7th | F/16 | — | 9-10 | 74 | — | — | Conor Lamon | 66/1 |
| 2025 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 11 Dec 25+9d | Punchestown | Matchbook Best Odds On Festive Racing Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1) Held up towards the back - hint of a blunder at the 2nd - failed to build any momentum - lost touch before 3 out - pulled up before the last | PU/15 | — | 9-13 | 77 | — | — | Conor Lamon | 125/1 |
| 02 Dec 25+264d | Clonmel | William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1) Sat close to the pace early - hit the 6th awkwardly while third - dropped away entering the straight and faded out of contention | 15/16 | 2¾ | 10-0 | 79 | 20C | 68C | Conor Lamon | 33/1 |
| 13 Mar 25+17d | Limerick | Lynch Quarries Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Handy in the early stages - lost ground with a sketchy jump 4 out and fell back through the field - connections called it a day before 3 out | PU/18 | — | 10-11 | 83 | — | — | Jody McGarvey | 22/1 |
| 24 Feb 25+28d | Punchestown | Festival 2025 Group Tickets From 27 Euros Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1) Held up towards the back - made no progress from 3 out - well held at the finish | 8/15 | ½ | 10-6 | 85 | 59B | 93A | Harry Sexton | 40/1 |
| 27 Jan 25+73d | Punchestown | Festival Flexi Ticket Is Back (C & G) Maiden Hurdle Held up at the back throughout - made no headway 3 out - dropped away and finished well beaten | 5/5 | 36 | 11-12 | 85 | 56C | 104C | Jody McGarvey | 200/1 |
| 2024 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 15 Nov 24+31d | Punchestown | See You On 23rd & 24th November Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Settled in the pack - pressed for effort three out then lost ground - eased and pulled up before the final fence | PU/18 | — | 11-1 | 88 | — | — | Jody McGarvey | 33/1 |
| 15 Oct 24+10d | Punchestown | William Hill Keep Your Raceday Positive Maiden Hurdle Sat close to pace in 3rd - pushed along into 4th before the last two furlongs - dropped away to finish 5th | 5/8 | 1½ | 11-12 | — | 76C | 91C | Jody McGarvey | 66/1 |
| 05 Oct 24+350d | Gowran Park | Joe Bollard Memorial Maiden Hurdle Held a midfield position - urged forward before clipping the fence 3 out then quickly lost momentum - dropped away to finish well behind in 8th | 8/12 | 24 | 11-5 | — | 49C | 93C | Harry Sexton | 66/1 |
| 2023 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 21 Oct 23+29d | Limerick | Christmas Festival Tickets On Sale Maiden Hurdle | 13/17 | 17 | 11-12 | — | 49C | 87C | Jody McGarvey | 14/1 |
| 22 Sep 23+353d | Listowel | John J. Galvin Maiden Hurdle | 5/18 | 19 | 11-12 | — | 45C | 99C | Jody McGarvey | 200/1 |
| 2022 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 04 Oct 22+15d | Galway | Student Raceday On Monday 31st October Flat Race | 10/11 | 22 | 11-7 | — | 24C | 92C | Mr Finian Maguire | 50/1 |
| 19 Sep 22 | Listowel | Eric Browne Memorial Flat Race | 5/11 | 1¼ | 11-7 | — | 109A | 116A | Mr Finian Maguire | 200/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Sonny Fella won?
- Sonny Fella (GB) has yet to win, from 17 archived starts between 2022 and 2026.
- Who trains Sonny Fella?
- Sonny Fella (GB) is trained by Adrian Sexton, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 15 June 2026.
- Who is Sonny Fella's sire?
- Sonny Fella (GB) is by Battle Of Marengo (IRE) out of Mother's Hope (IRE), whose sire is Idris.
- What is Sonny Fella's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 72, from the run on 15 June 2026. The highest on record is 88.
- What is Sonny Fella's sire's record?
- Battle Of Marengo (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 7.4% of 962 runs since Apr 2018 (91 horses), Flat and jumps together. Strongest over 1m2f – 1m4f (all codes): 12.5% from 200.
- Who are Sonny Fella's siblings?
- Out of Mother's Hope (IRE), Sonny Fella (GB) has 7 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Arbitrageur (IRE) (2). The wins came over 6f–7f. As at Nov 2026.