Sussex lands Late Yousef Al Romaihi Cup with big win

Doha, Qatar: Sussex delivered a commanding performance in the 3200m Thoroughbred Open Handicap, clinching The Late Yousef Al Romaihi Cup at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday.

The trophy was presented by Ali, Fahad, and Mubarak Yousef Al Romaihi, in the presence of Saad Ali Al Kubaisi, Deputy Director of the QREC Registration & Studbook Department.Sussex, guided by Jefferson Smith, wins the Late Yousef Al Romaihi Cup. PICS: JUHAIM/QREC

The seven-year-old bay gelding secured back-to-back wins this campaign, turning the race into a one-horse show with a pillar-to-post display. Always well clear of his rivals, Sussex powered home alone in the straight to win by a commanding 10 lengths.

Under the care of M.H.K. Al Attiyah, he was partnered by Jefferson Smith.

The meeting featured a total of 10 races.