On the breeding side, there is some genuine interest. His father, Twilight Son, was one of the fastest horses in Britain during his own racing career, built for speed over short distances. His mother's side brings the influence of Duke Of Marmalade, a stallion associated with horses that stay a bit longer and handle different conditions well. Whether Sunnie Jim has inherited the sharp speed of his father or the stamina of his mother's line is one of the things today will start to answer.
What isn't in doubt is the quality of the yard behind him. Michael Appleby trains out of Oakham in Rutland and has been in outstanding form this season, sending out 79 winners — a total that puts him firmly among the busiest and most productive trainers in the country. A yard firing at that kind of volume knows how to have a horse ready on debut, and that counts for something when a newcomer steps out for the first time. Whether Sunnie Jim is one of the stable's fancied runners or simply getting his first experience on a racecourse, he couldn't ask for a more switched-on team behind him.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwell Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 21 May | 0% |