The Sussex Stakes is sponsored by captaincrusoe and is now in it’s 6th running of the race. We have seen some great horses contest and win this one cup that is raced as a final only – no heats – so all the runners are fired up and ready to go.
Here is my take on this season’s race;
Captaincrusoe goes in with the favorite, with his outstanding stallion Blue Proteus who has won 34 of 38, a truly brilliant record in those wins two age world cups and 3 regionals – my only doubt is the jockey, a new match-up, but if they gel, it’s a win, it that simple.
Other contenders include Gawain, has run over 61 km/h a number of times and can therefore keep up with anyone – that said Gawain may need to do a personal best to win saturday .
Manor Park’s Number One has also run over 61 km/h so is in the mix.
RECAP: ROUNDING OUT THE TOP 5
06/25/2016
Pos | Gate | Horse | Stable | Jockey | Time |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 4 | Blue Proteus | captaincrusoe | Janyce Bablak | 1:33.207 |
2 | 9 | Wildfire | Fernbank Park | Tona Nowlin | 1:33.772 |
3 | 7 | Gawain | MolietsSurfer | Janita Hoffer | 1:33.858 |
4 | 6 | Saxons Emiliana | Freaksters | Karrie Conca | 1:34.033 |
5 | 3 | Number One | Manor Park Stud | Greg Quann | 1:34.051 |
1. Hunky Dory |
8yo stallion from Cape Hall, Career earnings: $5,072,137 Overall rating: Tremendous(74) – Competitive |
Stable comments: – “Hi, looks like I have no chance in this race. Too many quality opponents. Thanks for the moral support.”
3. Number One |
10yo gelding from Manor Park Stud, Career earnings: $6,637,603 Overall rating: Marvelous(79) – Mud-lark |
Stable comments: – “Well there’s a saying that goes you’ve got to be in it to win it and this rings true with Number One. On all form he’s running for a place in all honesty as shouldn’t get close to Blue Proteus but you never know.”
4. Blue Proteus |
10yo stallion from captaincrusoe, Career earnings: $10,516,811 Overall rating: Spectacular(85) – Mud-lark |
Stable comments: – “Sad to see my 1st world winner retire end of the season. Hopefully he can retire on a high with a win. Just a pity that he hasn’t got his regular midget on top”
6. Saxons Emiliana |
10yo mare from Freaksters, Career earnings: $6,917,605 Overall rating: Spectacular(85) – Stalker |
Stable comments: – “
7. Gawain |
10yo stallion from MolietsSurfer, Career earnings: $6,669,899 Overall rating: Marvelous(79) – Mud-lark |
Stable comments: – “I think that any result than Blue Protheus winning will be a surprise, who wants to win has to beat him. Number One from Manor and Gawain should have an advantage on slow, with Gawain having 20/20xp on slow there should a top 3 result possible.”
8. Silas Turds Chaser |
10yo stallion from Whispering Death, Career earnings: $10,207,755 Overall rating: Spectacular(86) – Early sprinter |
Stable comments: – “Silas Turds Chaser has had a great league season at Osaka, but the weather is not really going to suit. But everyone in the race will be relieved that Noddy decided to breed with Tessa Al – who has completely dominated the global medium scene for the last few seasons.”
9. Wildfire |
10yo stallion from Fernbank Park, Career earnings: $10,352,141 Overall rating: Tremendous(71) – Stalker |
Stable comments: – “Expect Wildfire will be a long shot but his average race times are as good as any other horse in the race so think he will be close to the leaders in the finish and, if his Stalker trait kicks in might get my third cup. Jockey has a great record on him.”
10. Dejavu Ringworm |
10yo stallion from Royal Velvet Stables, Career earnings: $5,764,000 Overall rating: Majestic(81) – Stalker |
Stable comments: – “
11. Mud Bath |
8yo mare from Moonlight Stables, Career earnings: $6,955,957 Overall rating: Marvelous(78) – Mud-lark |
Stable comments: – “Well, Mud Bath does have at least one thing going for her in the Sussex Stakes, her mudlark style should give her a boost on the slow ground. AI experience in medium races and marvelous experience on slow tracks adds to my hopes of a miracle top 3 finish. Now, if only her jockey was a little more ready…”
12. Loop Mean Imperial |
10yo stallion from the crime syndicate, Career earnings: $7,122,700 Overall rating: Tremendous(74) – Mud-lark |
Stable comments: – “