15.35
GoodQatar Sussex Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series)
- Prize money: £567100
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 1
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
13/8 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.65
Form: 11117 D BF
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (1) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
High-class miler domestically and internationally, predominantly on good and quicker ground in accordance with his bright turn of foot; readily justified strong market support in the Lockinge at Newbury most recently, registering a fifth success at the top level and looking better than ever; bit to prove at Royal Ascot, having flopped badly in the 2024 St James's Palace Stakes and finished only fourth in this race last year; otherwise a leading player on the figures. |
7/4 |
|
1st 7 (3) |
16th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
High-class miler domestically and internationally, predominantly on good and quicker ground; lacked recent match practice when only fourth in this race 12 months ago; bagged the 2,000 Guineas and Sussex Stakes in 2024 and completed a North American Grade 1 double, including Breeders' Cup Mile success, last autumn; had no luck in running at Keeneland on reappearance; leading player on best figures. |
9/2 |
|
4 (4) |
12th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
High-class miler who landed the 2,000 Guineas and Sussex Stakes last year; on several occasions he has shown a smart turn of foot, suggesting he is blessed with speed, and travelled like a colt who may well prove as effective over shorter; only fourth in two top races this term but reportedly worked well in a gallop last weekend, prompting connections to supplement him for this contest at a cost of £36,000; leading player on best form and the drop in distance is well worth exploring. |
5/2 |
8/1
- Place: £2.45
Form: 4/5-33 D
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (2) |
7th Feb 2025 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
dwelt start, raced in last, headway and disputing second over 2f out, no match for winner |
2/5 |
|
2nd 1 (2) |
7th Feb 2025 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
dwelt start, raced in last, headway and disputing second over 2f out, no match for winner |
2/5 |
|
6th 4 (8) |
14th Sep 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 10lb |
slowly into stride, in rear, headway from over 1f out, ran on well final 110yds, nearest finish |
15/8 |
5/1
Form: 232-16 D
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (11) |
18th Oct 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Runner-up in this race in the last two seasons; those were run on soft going but he won a good-ground Group 1 at Meydan last year; failed to stay 1m2f at Royal Ascot latest and has each-way claims now back at 1m. |
18/1 |
|
6th 4 (4) |
18th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 1f 212y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
His last 11 races have been Group 1, winning one at Meydan (1m1f Dubai Turf) in March 2024; less competitive than usual in his three starts this January-April but never-nearer sixth of 11 back in the Dubai Turf last time was respectable; twice runner-up in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes over the straight 1m here on soft ground, plus third last year in the Sussex at Goodwood on good to firm, but he needs to show something new if he's to win this, as he's never been beyond 9.5f. |
18/1 |
|
2nd 3 (3) |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
6l second in this last year (soft) and won the Group 1 Dubai Turf at Meydan (1m1f, good) this March; returned to form with creditable third of five in Group 1 Sussex Stakes at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) in July last time and he might not be far away. |
15/2 |
6/4
Form: 111-82
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (5) |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
3-3 in last year's 2yo campaign, including Group 1 National Stakes; clear, close second in Group 1 St James's Palace Stakes on the round course here (1m, good to firm) in June; hasn't kicked on since and was 3l behind runner-up Charyn when third in the Group 1 Prix du Moulin at Longchamp (1m, soft) last month, but he's not ruled out in view of his previous promise. |
7/1 |
|
4th 4 (3) |
31st Jul 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
took keen hold, led but pestered |
6/4 |
|
2nd 4 (7) |
18th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
raced in second, led over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, kept on but headed towards finish |
4/1 |
20/1
Form: 26-126 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (2) |
24th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Acts on soft and good to firm; has the makings of a Group performer judged on his smart handicap form this term, notably close second off top weight in the Royal Hunt Cup; prominent for a long way in the Sussex Stakes over C&D most recently, fading only inside the final furlong; major player back down in class. |
7/2 |
|
5th 3 (5) |
31st Jul 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 10lb |
pressed leader |
20/1 |
|
6th 8 (5) |
13th Jul 2024 Soft 0m 7f 213y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
held up in rear, some headway 2f out, no extra from 1f out |
3/1 |
Non-runners
Rosallion
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £20.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £18.06 |
| Trifecta | £55.20 |
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