4.15 1m. 7f. 195yds. 13 Declared. BetGoodwin Sussex Champion Hurdle Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 2 ) of £75,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €39,022.00 2nd - €17,940.00 3rd - €8,970.00 4th - €4,485.00 5th - €2,242.00 6th - €1,118.00
Formscan - Teddy Blue landed the corresponding event 12 months ago from a 3lb lower mark and he must be respected in a bid to retain his crown, but a chance is taken on RARE MIDDLETON. He was able to put it all together when winning at Doncaster in December on just his third run in a handicap and looks set to continue his improvement in the retained tongue-tie. Gin Coco and Knickerbockerglory make plenty of appeal from their current handicap marks and must be taken seriously.