Qirat, a four-year-old trained by Ralph Beckett, caused a seismic shock at Glorious Goodwood by winning the Sussex Stakes at staggering odds of 150-1. This victory is now etched in the annals of horse racing history as one of the most remarkable underdog triumphs.

Initially entered as a pacemaker for the heavily favored Field of Gold, Qirat took an early lead but was soon overtaken by Serengeti, trained by Aidan O'Brien. However, in a dramatic turn of events, Qirat regained the lead and held off a late charge from Rosallion to win by a neck.

This victory is the highest-priced success in a British Group One race in modern times, surpassing even Sole Power's 100-1 win in the 2010 Nunthorpe Stakes. Qirat's entry was only confirmed last week, with a supplementary fee of £70,000, aimed at assisting Field of Gold, who ultimately finished fourth.

Jockey Richard Kingscote shared his exhilaration post-race, stating, "It's turning into a cracking year. Ultimately, we were there as a helping hand to go an even gallop and we were somewhat ignored early, then took a lead off Wayne [Lordan on Serengeti]. This horse likes the track and Ralph said even though we're here to help, he can do his best."

Trainer Ralph Beckett praised both horse and jockey, noting, "He is a real Goodwood specialist and Richard is very good in this role." Henri Matisse secured third place in the £1m race, while the John and Thady Gosden-trained Field of Gold struggled to a fourth-place finish.

This race has set the stage for an exciting year in horse racing, with Qirat's unexpected victory adding a thrilling chapter to the sport's rich history.