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High octane action across two stellar days
Two thrilling days of competitive horse racing are spearheaded by four valuable listed races. Its guaranteed you will witness superstar. Think Dubai Millennium, Snow Fairy or Noble Mission; whether it be a Classic contender or Group 1 campaigner a plethora of high-class horses have started their season at the May Festival.
Goodwood, Chichester
Looking like gloriously good weather!
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Sat 20th
20°C
6°C
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Sun 21st
22°C
8°C
Key Timings
*Please note all times are subject to confirmation
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Gates Open
Fri 26 & Sat 27 May
11:30am
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First Race*
Fri 26 | Sat 27 May
1:50pm 1:30pm
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Last Race*
Fri 26 | Sat 27 May
5:20pm 4:55pm
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Bars Close
Fri 26 & Sat 27 May
5:30pm
The Going Report
Going/Tracks: Good (Good To Firm In Places)
Going Stick 7.3 on Thurs 9:25am
Rails: Rail will be doled out by 3 yards on the Bottom Bend and to the 2.5f in the Straight. The Top bend will be doled out by 2 yards.
2:25pm: Race distance is now +5y to 1m 5y
3:00pm: Race distance is now +3y to 1m 1f 200y
3:35pm: Race distance is now +5y to 7f 5y
4:10pm: Race distance is now +5y to 1m 3f 49y
5:20pm: Race distance is now +6y to 2m 6y
Stalls: 5f, 6f, 7f, 1m; Centre 1m3f & 1m4f; Outside Rest; Inside
Weather: An overcast start today otherwise looking dry and sunny with a breeze through to racing.
Watering: Applying 5mm of irrigation.
Exciting racing
Excellent middle distance horses line up for the Height of Fashion and Festival Stakes run over 1m 2f, while the exciting Tapster Stakes contested over an extended distance of 1m 4f has been won by talented horses down the years including the likes of Mirage Dancer and more recently Hukum.
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Enhance your raceday visit
There are outstanding entertaining opportunities to be had with the range of Hospitality venues, Shared Bars, featuring the Sussex Roof Garden Bar or Sussex Lounge Bar & Private Boxes.
For a more exclusive entertaining dining experience, The Charlton Hunt and The Long View offer unrivalled race track views and serve the finest food options.
May Festival Highlights
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Live Music
Dance the afternoon away with live music -
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Thrilling Racing
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Under 18s Go Free
Enjoy a family day out at the races -
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Trips to the start
Take a mini-bus to the starting stalls -
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Free Return Shuttle
Travel back from Goodwood Racecourse to Chichester Train Station
Stagecoach Shuttle Service
Event Information
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I came here three years ago but once you’re bitten, you have to come back. It is always atmospheric here, it doesn’t matter what the weather conditions are, it is always a memorable day. Everything about Goodwood is done for love, it’s been crafted lovingly over centuries.
There are some amazing racecourses around the world, but without fail you feel like you’re in one of the most special.
It has been fantastic… this is another great Goodwood event, with a great atmosphere.
Goodwood. More like AmazeWood. Best night in a while. Thank you X
It goes without saying that Goodwood has always been a special place for me. The Qatar Goodwood Festival is a beautiful week and Goodwood is the most picturesque racecourse in the country.
May Festival
26 & 27 May 2023
Gates open 1130hrs
Goodwood Racecourse, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0PS
Enjoy two thrilling days of racing