‘That Was Surreal’: Kingscote Pulls Off 150-1 Sussex Shock On Field Of Gold’s Pacemaker Qirat

[Wandering Eyes]

Things like 150-1 pacemakers winning the G1 Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes aren't supposed to happen, but as a rare reminder of the vagaries of horse racing, on Wednesday Juddmonte's Qirat (Showcasing) pulled off the shock outcome as Field Of Gold (Kingman) failed to fire.

Only Rosallion (Blue Point) emerged from the pack of big favourites to threaten the upset late, but the Ralph Beckett-trained half-brother to Bluestocking kept producing to extend his Goodwood record to three-for-three.

A neck separated them at the line, with 2 1/4 lengths back to Henri Matisse (Wootton Bassett) and Field Of Gold finishing 1 1/4 lengths away in fourth.

“That was very surreal,” jockey Richard Kingscote said. “We set out to go an even pace, but when I looked around I was detached–on the rules of racing he was running on his own merits and likes the track, he's very well-balanced and a sweet horse who gave me a great spin. I could feel Rosallion coming, but he kept pulling out.”

 

150/1 WINNER

Qirat lands the @VisitQatar Sussex Stakes! @Goodwood_Races pic.twitter.com/jhSulug5zp

— Racing TV (@RacingTV) July 30, 2025

 

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