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 1934 | Group 1 | 1 mile | ||
Pos. | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
1 | BADRUDDIN | F Fox | Frank Butters 3-9st 3lbs | HH Aga Khan 2/5 fav |
2 | HOLYROOD | Gordon Richards | Fred Darling | Lord Woolavington 10/1 |
3 | GREY CAREY | Harry Wragg | Basil Jarvis | Duke of Richmond & Gordon 3/1 |
This race was staged on Wednesday 1st August 1934 and was a subscription race of 25 sovereigns each for 3-y-o carrying 8st 10lbs, fillies 8st 7lbs. It was valued at £500 (equivalent to £70,000 in 2021). | Over round 104% |