2009 Sussex Stakes Preview

The 2009 Glorious Goodwood meeting pulls no punches today, with the day’s feature race coming in the form of the group one Sussex Stakes.

The star of this 1 mile show is 1,000 Guineas winner Ghanaati, who is tipped to score a rare victory for a filly over the British colts.

Untested against male company, the duel between Ghanaati and classy colts Paco Boy and Rip Van Winkle could provide one of the meeting’s highlights.

Rip Van Winkle is the punters’ favourite for the Sussex Stakes. A group one win has proven to be elusive for this colt in his 3 year old season, but backers believe he has the class to win at the highest level.

Punters should note that Rip Van Winkle suffered a setback on Tuesday, and this may impact on his comfort and performance in this race.

Paco Boy, better known for his prowess as a sprinter, takes the step up to a mile for this race, and remains something of an unknown quantity. Richard Hughes’ ability to time his run will have a strong impact on where he finishes the 2009 Sussex Stakes.

Punters looking for a value bet for the 2009 Sussex Stakes need look no further than Jeremy Noseda’s Forgotten Voice. Winner of three of his last four races, the colt is priced at 25/1, providing genuine value on each way bets.