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Day-by-day guide
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Packed full of high-octane racing action, The Qatar Goodwood Festival gets underway on day one with the historic Goodwood Cup. Staying-superstar Stradivarius will aim to rewrite history with a fifth win in the race - an unbelievable feat. The best milers go head-to-head in the Qatar Sussex Stakes on Wednesday, a race thats been the making of many an epic duel on The Downs.
The Magnolia Cup kicks off proceedings on Ladies' Day, before a total of four high-class Group races on Friday, with the headline act undoubtedly likely to be Battaash. The Unibet Stewards' Cup cavalry charge on Saturday concludes the week - it's not a matter of which day to come, but how many...
'Glorious' at a glance
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Day One - Tue 27 July
Featuring the Group 1 Qatar Goodwood Cup & opening ceremony
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Day Two - Wed 28 July
The milers take centre stage in the Group 1 Qatar Sussex Stakes
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Day three - Thu 29 July
Ladies' day - style comes to the fore
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Day Four - Fri 30 July
Featuring a total of four Group races
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Day Five - Sat 31 July
20 Sprinters feature in the Unibet Stewards Cup
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Tue 27 July - Goodwood Cup Day
A feast of top-quality racing attracts the best equine athletes in the world. The highlight is the historic Qatar Goodwood Cup. Will Stradivarius enter the history books making it five wins in the race?
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Wed 28 July - Sussex Stakes Day
The Qatar Sussex Stakes is one of the highlights of the flat racing season and has previously been won by the peerless Frankel, the French sensation Solow and the mighty Mohaather in 2020.
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Thu 29 July - Ladies' Day
Ladies’ Day is the place to be and be seen. Featuring the Magnolia Cup and the prestigious Group 1 Qatar Nassau Stakes is the highlight of the eight-race card.
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Fri 30 July - King George Day
The Group 2 King George Qatar Stakes is one of the sprinting highlights of the year - Battaash has blitzed the turf on four successive occasions and looks to add a fifth accolade to his illustrious CV.
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Sat 31 July - Stewards' Cup Day
The Unibet Stewards' Cup takes centre stage for the final day of the Qatar Goodwood Festival. Previous winners of this iconic sprint include Lochsong, Dancing Star and 2019's winner Khaadem.
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Frequently asked Questions
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.
The Qatar Goodwood Festival is a beautiful week and Goodwood is the most picturesque racecourse in the country.
Qatar Goodwood Festival
27 - 31 July 2021
Gates open 1100hrs
Goodwood Racecourse, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0PS
Affectionately known as 'Glorious Goodwood'