cossack ran twice without success at goodwood in july 1848. on the tuesday of the meeting he faced van tromp in a £300 sweepstakes over three and a half miles. van tromp led from the start and cossack, who was eased down when his chance had gone, was beaten by an estimated 150 yards. two days later the two colts met yet again in the goodwood cup over two and a half miles. cossack raced prominently in the early part of the race but made no impression in the later stages and finished unplaced and tailed-off behind van tromp.