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 1971 | Group 1 | 1 mile | ||
Pos. | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
1 | BRIGADIER GERARD | Joe Mercer | W Hern 3-8st 7lbs | Mrs John Hislop 4/6 fav |
2 | FARAWAY SON | Yves Saint Martin | M Zilber | Mr Daniel Wildenstein 5/1 |
3 | JOSHUA | Geoff Lewis | Kerr | Mr G R Rickman 12/1 |
4 | ASHLEIGH | Lester Piggott | Prendergast | Mrs Parker-Poe 11/2 |
5 | KING'S COMPANY | Freddie Head | G W Robinson | Mr B R Firestone 8/1 |
This race was staged on Wednesday 28th July 1971 and was a subscription race of 25 sovereigns each for 3-y-o carrying 8st 10lbs, fillies 8st 7lbs. It was valued at £12,134 (equivalent to £266,000 in 2021). | Over round 111% |