Tag: Sussex Stakes

Baeed and jockey Jim Crowley take in a replay of their 1 3/4-length Sussex Stakes victory. The No. 1-ranked horse in the world, Baaeed is undefeated in nine starts. (Image: Goodwood)

Divine Nine: Baaeed Wins His Ninth Consecutive Race at Goodwood

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After riding Baaeed to his ninth consecutive victory, Jim Crowley was in awe. After watching his charge capture the Group 1 Sussex Stakes by 1 3/4 lengths, trainer William Haggas was relieved. These are the reactions perfection — and the tightrope navigating that entails in horse racing — bring out […]

Baaeed is the top-ranked horse in the world. The 4-year-old comes into Wednesday's Sussex Stakes unbeaten in eight races. (Image: Shadwell Stud)

No. 1 Baaeed Goes for Nine in a Deep Sussex Stakes Field

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Even putting aside undefeated favorite Baaeed, who comes into Wednesday’s Group 1 Sussex Stakes at 8-for-8, the depth in this Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series race is so pronounced that trainer Charlie Appleby can replace one major contender with a Breeders’ Cup champion. Appleby has that luxury, courtesy of Modern Games. […]