Glorious Goodwood: 150-1 shot Qirat wins Sussex Stakes after shock of all shocks

Qirat, ridden by Richard Kingscote, on his way to winning the Sussex Stakes at odds of 150-1. Photograph: Andrew Matthews/PA

The teeth, perhaps, were slightly gritted, but Richard Hannon offered some perspective after watching his colt, Rosallion, finish second to the 150-1 shot Qirat in the Sussex Stakes on Wednesday.

“That’s horse racing,” the trainer said. “That’s what keeps us all in it. It’s not a great day when you’re second in these races but we’re lucky to be part of them.”