Sussex Stakes
The Sussex Stakes, seventh oldest race at the Glorious Goodwood meeting, is a Group 1 race for 3-year-olds and above over a mile and was first staged in 1841, although at that time it was held over 6 furlongs. It had a chequered early history, with many of the original races being walkovers, but in 1878 it became a 3-year-old race over a mile and became the most esteemed race at the meeting. Its conditions changed again in 1960 when 4-year-olds were allowed entry, while in 1975 it was extended still further to include any horse aged 3 and above. It is traditionally contested on the second day of the 5-day meeting. |
Sussex Stakes 1855 | Group 1 | 6 furlongs | ||
Pos. | Horse | Jockey | Age/weight | Owner |
1 | BEZONIAN | S Rogers | 2-8st 4lbs | Duke of Bedford 4/7 fav |
2 | SUNSHINE | J Prince | 2-8st 4lbs | Mr J Merry 5/4 |
This race took place on Thursday 2nd August 1855 and was a subscription race of 25 sovereigns each for 2-y-o carrying 8st 7lbs. There were 3 subscribers, and it was valued at 300 sovereigns (equivalent to £35,000 in 2021). | Over round 107% |