Sussex Stakes winner Reel Buddy, who gave Pat Eddery what could be his final Group One victory in an illustrious career, has almost certainly run his last race.

Trainer Richard Hannon has revealed that the horse is set for a stud career in Ireland.

Reel Buddy arrived late on the scene to plunder the Group One prize at Goodwood last Wednesday, beating Statue Of Liberty and Norse Dancer by a head and a short head.

The victory sparked emotional scenes as soon-to-retire Eddery returned to the winner's enclosure.

Reel Buddy's victory was handsome compensation for a number of unlucky near-misses in Pattern company in a career that yielded nine victories.

Of the plan to go to stud, Hannon said: "There have been a few enquiries and now he's got his Group One it makes sense to call it quits.

"There is nothing concrete about the location as yet, but I would think he will be going to Ireland."

Reel Buddy is not the easiest of rides and, reflecting on a career that has sometimes been frustrating, Hannon added: "He's been unlucky in that he should have won more Group races.

"I know Pat has come back crying on a few occasions that he's ridden him."