It's Plumpton's biggest race day of the season this Sunday (2nd Jan) as the Sussex National, run over a gruelling 3m5f, takes centre stage.
12 months ago we saw the Oliver Sherwood-trained Seaston Spirit land the race and he's back to try and defend his title.
Here at RACING AHEAD we look back at recent winners and gives you some more stats to look out for ahead of the 2022 renewal – this year run on Sunday 2nd January.
Recent Sussex National Winners
2021 – SEASTON SPIRIT (6/1)
2020 – CHRISTMAS IN APRIL (9/2)
2019 – THE TWO AMIGOS (11/8 fav)
2018 – VINNIE LEWIS (7/2 fav)
2017 – MORNEY WING (12/1)
2016 – TOUR DES CHAMPS (11/2)
2015 – ITOLDYOU (11/1)
2014 – REBLIS (5/1)
2013 – WELL REFRESHED (6/1)
2012 – DOUBLE DIZZY (8/1)
2011 – MINELLA BOYS (8/1)
2010 – MASTER OVERSEER (9/2)
2008 – IRONSIDE (25/1)
2007 – PASS ME BY (8/1)
2006 – DUNBRODY MILLAR (6/1)
Sussex National Betting Trends
14/15 – Had raced within the last 6 weeks
15/15 – Had won over at least 3m (chase) before
14/15 – Aged between 7-9 years-old
12/15 – Carried 11-5 or less
12/15 – Priced 8/1 or shorter in the betting
12/15 – Won between 1-3 times over fences before
11/15 – Aged either 8 or 9 years-old
9/15 – Placed favourites
7/15 – Irish bred
7/15 – Won last time out
2/15 – Ridden by Josh Moore
2/15 – Winning favourites
The average winning SP in the last 15 runnings is 15/2
RACING AHEAD VERDICT: ECLAIR DE GUYE
RACING AHEAD DANGER: GO WHATEVER
