Sussex Stakes
The Sussex stakes is considered the highlight of the Glorious Goodwood program. It is a one mile race with Group 1 status – the first race of the season in which the three-year-old and older milers clash at the highest level. Frankel has won the alst two renewals becoming the first horse to win two renewals of the race. Other celebrated winners include Canford Cliffs, Brigadier Gerard, Kris, Giant’s Causeway and Rock of Gibraltar.
Current leading jockey: Frankie Dettori, 4 wins (1991, 1999, 2001, 2007)
Current leading trainer: Sir Henry Cecil, 7 wins (1975-6, 1979, 1994, 1997, 2011)
Sussex Stakes Winners 2003-2012
| Year | Stall | Winner | Age | Wgt | OR | Jockey | Trainer | Odds |
| 2012 | 3 | Frankel | 4 | 9-7 | 140 | Queally, T P | Cecil, H R A | 1-20 |
| 2011 | 3 | Frankel | 3 | 8-13 | 130 | Queally, T P | Cecil, H R A | 8-13 |
| 2010 | 7 | Canford Cliffs (IRE) | 3 | 8-13 | 122 | Hughes, R | Hannon, R | 4-6 |
| 2009 | 7 | Rip Van Winkle (IRE) | 3 | 8-13 | 128 | Murtagh, J | O’Brien, A P | 6-4 |
| 2008 | 4 | Henrythenavigator (USA) | 3 | 8-13 | 0 | Murtagh, J | O’Brien, A P | 4-11 |
| 2007 | 1 | Ramonti (FR) | 5 | 9-7 | 118 | Dettori, L | Suroor, Saeed Bin | 9-2 |
| 2006 | 3 | Court Masterpiece | 6 | 9-7 | 115 | Fortune, J | Dunlop, E A L | 15-2 |
| 2005 | 6 | Proclamation (IRE) | 3 | 8-13 | 116 | Kinane, M J | Noseda, J | 3-1 |
| 2004 | 7 | Soviet Song (IRE) | 4 | 9-4 | 115 | Murtagh, J | Fanshawe, J R | 3-1 |
| 2003 | 5 | Reel Buddy (USA) | 5 | 9-4 | 113 | Eddery, Pat | Hannon, R | 20-1 |
