Qirat's Shocking Triumph: A 150-1 Underdog Story

Qirat stunned spectators by winning the Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood with 150-1 odds. The four-year-old, trained by Ralph Beckett and ridden by Richard Kingscote, narrowly defeated Rosallion. Entered for £70,000 just last week, Qirat’s victory marks a historic moment in British Group One racing.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 31-07-2025 00:53 IST | Created: 31-07-2025 00:53 IST
Qirat's Shocking Triumph: A 150-1 Underdog Story
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On Wednesday, Qirat orchestrated a remarkable upset in the Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood, emerging victorious at astonishing odds of 150-1.

Trained by Ralph Beckett and expertly ridden by Richard Kingscote, the four-year-old horse narrowly edged out Rosallion, securing victory by a neck and making history as the highest-priced winner in a British Group One race since the current grading system appeared in the early 1970s.

Qirat, a late entrant at £70,000, delivered an unexpected win. "It's turning into a cracking year," remarked jockey Kingscote to ITV. "This horse loves the track, and even if there to assist, he gives his utmost."

(With inputs from agencies.)

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