16:10 Goodwood 29 Jul 2026
Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes
Group 1 | Class 1 | 3YO plus
Winner £850,650 - 12 ran
took keen hold, midfield, not clear run over 2f out, soon pushed along, drifted right and headway to chase leaders entering final furlong, kept on strongly to lead final strides
midfield, ridden 2f out, headway to chase leader over 1f out, kept on to lead entering final 110yds, stayed on but headed final strides
went left start, took keen hold, led, headed after 1f, ridden 2f out, soon led, drifted right over 1f out, headed entering final 110yds, lost second towards finish
took keen hold, held up in midfield, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish
took keen hold, held up in rear, not clear run 2f out, soon ridden, bumped over 1f out, kept on, no danger
slowly away, took keen hold, midfield, ridden and in touch with leaders 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mounted chute and wore earplugs to post, took keen hold, held up in rear, not clear run over 2f out, briefly ridden when not clear run over 1f out, kept on, no danger
held up in midfield, ridden 2f out, soon switched right, kept on same pace final furlong
prominent, headway to briefly lead over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
wore hood to post, took keen hold, midfield, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
awkward start, midfield, ridden and dropped to rear 2f out, soon outpaced
awkward start, prominent, led at decent pace after 1f, ridden over 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £4.59 (8, 10) |
| Tricast | £11.77 (8, 10, 4) |
| Win | £1.91 (8) |
| Place | £1.20 (8), £1.35 (10), £1.60 (4) |
| Swinger | £2.60 (4, 8), £3.35 (4, 10), £1.75 (8, 10) |
| Exacta | £3.90 (8, 10) |
| Trifecta | £9.80 (8, 10, 4) |
Expert Analysis
A thrilling (and strongly-run) renewal of the Sussex Stakes, with the Classic generation proving themselves to be quite a good pair of milers. BOW ECHO defied challenging circumstances to come out on top again, even if it seemed unlikely for much of the straight. By the line, after an exhilarating burst of acceleration late on, he was actually half a length to the good, although value for a little more than that. Opera Ballo a further length and three quarters away in third gives this form real substance.
BOW ECHO maintained his unbeaten record here. If Newmarket was dominant and Ascot was tough, then this was the day he showed that push button acceleration to grab victory from the jaws of defeat. He had nowhere to go as the race developed, but he saw daylight just in time to allow his brilliance to get him there.
GSTAAD is a very good miler in his own right and just unlucky to have bumped into a better one in his generation. He accounted for Opera Ballo rather easily here as he moved by him inside the final furlong, but his heart was broken once more by the late thrust from Bow Echo.
OPERA BALLO produced another good display, reversing form with Ten Bob Tony from Ascot as he used his energy more evenly. He still struggled a little late on and was certainly slowing, which may have made the others look like they were going quicker than they actually were. He could get closer under an even more efficient ride.
TEN BOB TONY backed up his Ascot run to an extent here, even if Ascot form was reversed. This didn’t fall into his lap as much as last time and he had to earn it a bit more. He was a touch keen but still came home well to finish never-nearer than at the line, although unable to match Bow Echo late on.
ZAVATERI shaped really well, having his first run since the Greenham at Newbury in April. He should improve for this run and was also better than the bare result, travelling well before encountering some traffic problems inside the final two furlongs. His tired finishing effort is forgivable in the circumstances.
NEVER SO BRAVE had a good position on the inside of Bow Echo and moved towards the rail at the cutaway but faded in the final furlong.
LAKE FOREST couldn’t build on his Lennox success from the previous day. He travelled well at the cutaway but failed to get a run behind Never So Brave and Qirat who were weakening ahead of him.
DOCKLANDS travelled well to a point but faded after moving towards the rail after the cutaway.
QIRAT raced close to the strong early pace set by Dorset and paid the price late on as he weakened out of it from outside the furlong pole.
SEAGULLS ELEVEN was a little keen but just didn’t see this out against this quality of opposition. Softer ground may have helped but he probably needs a lower level to be competitive.
PUERTO RICO raced alongside his stablemate but couldn’t sustain his effort in the straight as the race developed.
DORSET set a strong pace in the first half of the race before weakening in the final three furlongs.
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Replay: 16:10 Goodwood 29th Jul 2026
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | 7 | Qirat | 2 | 4 | 9 10 | - | 5122-20 | 42 days | R M Beckett (69 miles) | Richard Kingscote | 150/ 1 | 1:37.92 |
| 2024 | Good to Firm | 5 | Notable Speech | 2 | 3 | 9 2 | - | 11117 | 43 days | C Appleby (120 miles) | William Buick | 3/ 1 | 1:35.97 |
| 2023 | Soft | 5 | Paddington | 4 | 3 | 9 3 | - | 1-11111 | 25 days | A P O'Brien | Ryan Moore | 4/ 9 | 1:47.16 |
| 2022 | Good to Firm | 7 | Baaeed | 2 | 4 | 9 10 | - | 1111-11 | 43 days | W J Haggas (120 miles) | Jim Crowley | 1/ 6 | 1:37.74 |
| 2021 | Soft | 9 | Alcohol Free | 9 | 3 | 8 11 | - | 21-1513 | 19 days | A M Balding (45 miles) | Oisin Murphy | 7/ 2 | 1:42.83 |
| 2020 | Good | 7 | Mohaather | 4 | 4 | 9 8 | - | 1115-71 | 18 days | M P Tregoning (52 miles) | Jim Crowley | 3/ 1 | 1:38.75 |
| 2019 | Good | 8 | Too Darn Hot | 3 | 3 | 9 0 | - | 11-2231 | 24 days | J & T Gosden (120 miles) | Frankie Dettori | EVENS | 1:38.57 |
| 2018 | Good | 8 | Lightning Spear | 4 | 7 | 9 8 | - | 1660-23 | 43 days | D M Simcock (120 miles) | Oisin Murphy | 9/ 1 | 1:39.89 |
| 2017 | Soft | 7 | Here Comes When | 5 | 7 | 9 8 | - | 5104-13 | 32 days | A M Balding (45 miles) | Jim Crowley | 20/ 1 | 1:46.11 |
| 2016 | Good to Firm | 10 | The Gurkha | 3 | 3 | 9 0 | - | 31122 | 25 days | A P O'Brien | Ryan Moore | 11/ 8 | 1:37.35 |
| 2015 | Good | 8 | Solow | 5 | 5 | 9 8 | - | 11-1111 | 43 days | F Head | Maxime Guyon | 2/ 5 | 1:39.18 |
| 2014 | Good to Firm | 4 | Kingman | 4 | 3 | 9 0 | - | 11-1211 | 43 days | J & T Gosden (120 miles) | James Doyle | 2/ 5 | 1:41.75 |
| 2013 | Good to Soft | 7 | Toronado | 7 | 3 | 8 13 | - | 111-142 | 43 days | R Hannon (75 miles) | Richard Hughes | 11/ 4 | 1:36.29 |
| 2012 | Good | 4 | Frankel | 3 | 4 | 9 7 | - | 1111-11 | 43 days | Sir H R A Cecil (120 miles) | Tom Queally | 1/ 20 | 1:37.56 |
| 2011 | Good | 4 | Frankel | 3 | 3 | 8 13 | - | 111-111 | 43 days | Sir H R A Cecil (120 miles) | Tom Queally | 8/ 13 | 1:37.47 |
| 2010 | Good | 8 | Canford Cliffs | 1 | 3 | 8 13 | - | 13-2311 | 43 days | R Hannon (75 miles) | Richard Hughes | 4/ 6 | 1:37.44 |
| 2009 | Good | 8 | Rip Van Winkle | 2 | 3 | 8 13 | - | 117-442 | 25 days | A P O'Brien | Johnny Murtagh | 6/ 4 | 1:37.16 |
| 2008 | Good to Firm | 6 | Henrythenavigator | 3 | 3 | 8 13 | - | 123-111 | 43 days | A P O'Brien | Johnny Murtagh | 4/ 11 | 1:38.46 |
| 2007 | Good | 8 | Ramonti | 8 | 5 | 9 7 | - | 2113-21 | 43 days | S bin Suroor (120 miles) | Frankie Dettori | 9/ 2 | 1:37.62 |
| 2006 | Good to Firm | 7 | Court Masterpiece | 5 | 6 | 9 7 | - | 315-632 | 43 days | E A L Dunlop (120 miles) | J Fortune | 15/ 2 | 1:36.10 |
