Siskin can shine brightest of the Sussex Stakes superstars

Goodwood attention turns today to the Sussex Stakes - a contest that could be the race of the season.
Who will prevail in front of Goodwood's empty stands today? Picture: Alan Crowhurst, GettyWho will prevail in front of Goodwood's empty stands today? Picture: Alan Crowhurst, Getty
Who will prevail in front of Goodwood's empty stands today? Picture: Alan Crowhurst, Getty

The 1000 Guineas winner Kameko takes on unbeaten Irish challenger Siskin, as well as two winners from this year's Royal Ascot, Mohaather and Circus Maximus.

It's a strong field, but Siskin, trained by Ger Lyons and ridden by Colin Keane, who will both quarantine on their return to Ireland, is well-fancied to extend his winning run.

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MyRacing.com has run through the whole card on the second day and has picked out who it is worth keeping an eye on.

1.10 - Dean Street Doll - Limerick maiden winner who has some high-class form in the book, finishing 5th in an Irish 1000 Guineas. Caught the eye at Ascot for new yard when 5th drawn on the wrong side of the track and looks a winner in waiting off this mark.

1.45 - Rochester House - Yet to hit form this term but was a three-time winner in 2019 and has shaped with plenty of promise in his three runs to date this term off his current mark. Silvestre De Sousa is booked for a trainer who farms these Goodwood handicaps.

2.15 - Carlos Felix - Another expensive purchase by Darren Yates who benefitted from the step up in trip to get off the mark in impressive fashion at Ascot when last seen. This is a tougher race but there is surely more improvement to come over staying distances.

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2.45 - Significantly - Proving a frustrating horse to follow, runner-up on all three starts to date, trading at lows of 1.22 and 1.05 in two of those. This sharper downhill track should suit him much more as he is a strong travelling sort with a high cruising speed and this looks a very winnable race.

3.15 - Siskin - Unbeaten as a juvenile, he went straight into last month’s Irish 2000 Guineas and stretched his unbeaten record to five to provide Ger Lyons with his first Classic winner. He was value for more than the winning distance too as he met plenty of trouble in running and will take some beating here.

3.45 - Miss Jingles - Needed the run and didn't see out the 6f to best effect when well-beaten into 6th on debut. She left that form well behind on her second start at Sandown eight days ago, seemingly appreciating the drop back down to 5f and there should be more to come.

4.20 - Mister Snowdon - Still has very low miles on the clock and looked a horse with a very bright future when winning his first two starts in novice company. He was out of his depth when pitched into G3 company at Ascot but took a step back in the right direction at Yarmouth and a huge run is expected here.

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