A delighted Richard Hughes after breaking the Glorious Goodwood record

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Hughes breaks Glorious Goodwood win record

RICHARD HUGHES broke the record for the most winners at a Glorious Goodwood when securing his ninth victory of the week in the meeting's penultimate race.

Eucharist's victory in the 6f nursery was the second leg of a double on the final day of a meeting that saw Hughes win Group races on Canford Cliffs, Zebedee, King Torus and Libranno. It's no wonder he took that week off a fortnight ago to ensure he would not be suspended.

Lester Piggott, Kieren Fallon and Johnny Murtagh were the joint holders of the previous riders' record, with eight winners.

The record-breaking victory was no breeze as 10-3 favourite Eucharist was hampered in the final furlong before going on to beat Majestic Myles by a neck.

Hughes said: "I have to thank all the lads and Richard Hannon's yard for making it all possible.

"We just got a bump in the race but she ran on great and it's a fantastic feeling."

All nine winners were saddled by Richard Hannon, who smashed the preious record for a trainer at Glorious Goodwood of six, held by Sir Michael Stoute since 1989. The trainer broke through the 50-mark of Glorious Goodwood winners when King Torus won the Vintage Stakes on Wednesday.

Hannon was full of praise for his stable jockey - and son-in-law - afterwards. He told Racing UK: "He's different gear isn't he? He gets them balanced and they run for him.

"Of course, I have the best retainer as he's married to my daughter!"

THE HANNON AND HUGHES SHOW

Tuesday
Martyr
Zebedee (Molecomb)

Wednesday
Canford Cliffs (Sussex)
King Torus (Vintage)

Thursday
Kalahaag

Friday
Royal Exchange
Libranno (Richmond)

Saturday
Pausanias
Eucharist