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Day-by-day guide
Enjoy Qatar Goodwood Festival on Tuesday 26 - Saturday 30 July
The Qatar Goodwood Festival is one of the undisputed highlights of the British Flat racing season.
Packed full of exceptional racing action, day one gets underway with the historic Goodwood Cup. Staying-superstar Stradivarius will aim to rewrite history with a fifth win in the race, when he returns - an unbelievable feat. The best milers go head-to-head in the Qatar Sussex Stakes on Wednesday, a race that's 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 quality Group races on Friday, with the headline King George Qatar Stakes featuring the fastest horses in the world. The Unibet Stewards' Cup cavalry charge on Saturday concludes the week - it's not a matter of which day to come, but how many...
Choose from one of our perfect race day packages in the Gordon Enclosure or revel in the atmosphere of a shared experience in one of our Shared Bars.
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Raceday Package for One
Enjoy the ultimate Goodwood raceday in the Gordon Enclosure at a fabulous price.
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The Sussex Lounge Bar
A relaxed atmosphere and fantastic views of the East Parade lawn and parade ring.
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Sparkling Wine Package
Fabulous value package including a bottle of premium English Sparkling Wine.
'Glorious' at a glance
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Day One - Tue 26 July
Featuring the Group 1 Qatar Goodwood Cup & opening ceremonyRead more
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Day Two - Wed 27 July
The milers take centre stage in the Group 1 Qatar Sussex StakesRead more
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Day three - Thu 28 July
Ladies' day - style comes to the foreRead more
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Day Four - Fri 29 July
Featuring a total of four Group racesRead more
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Day Five - Sat 30 July
20 Sprinters feature in the Unibet Stewards CupRead more
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Tue 26 July - Goodwood Cup Day
A feast of top-quality racing including the historic Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup, fashion fans can enjoy the Goodwood Talent in Fashion Award and after a day of racing, join us for the popular annual cricket match between Lord March Racing XI and the Lord’s Taveners set in front of Goodwood House.
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Wed 27 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 28 July - Ladies' Day
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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 29 July - King George Day
The Group 2 King George Qatar Stakes sees the world’s top sprinters do battle in a race made famous by superstar Battaash. The Unibet Golden Mile and the Group 3 Bonhams Thoroughbred Stakes make it a memorable way to start a long weekend.
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Sat 30 July - Stewards' Cup Day
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It's a fitting finale to a fantastic week where the emphasis is on socialising. The Unibet Stewards' Cup takes centre stage for the final day of the Qatar Goodwood Festival. Previous winners of this iconic cavalry charge down Goodwood's homestraight include Lochsong, Dancing Star and 2019's winner Khaadem.
Let us guide you
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Plan your day
All you need from hot food to hot tipsPlan your day
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Enclosure Guide
Explore more into each of our three enclosuresEnclosure guide
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Getting Here
Useful information on how to arrive by car, bus or railView map
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Accessibility
Information on facility access and parkingAccessibility
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FAQs
Answers to commonly asked questionsFrequently asked Questions
The beauty of Goodwood, the fantastic hospitality of the sponsors, and the Duke of Richmond, alongside so many friends, enjoying the thrill of phenomenal racing was simply out of this world!
Goodwood is a unique track but one I love the challenge of riding. It’s such a beautiful racecourse and it’s a meeting I always look forward to
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.
July 2021 is going to live long in my memory when my dream of a first Group 1 victory became reality as Lady Bowthorpe in the Qatar Nassau Stakes at Goodwood. The beauty of Goodwood, the fantastic hospitality of the sponsors, and the Duke of Richmond, alongside so many friends, enjoying the moment and the thrill of the phenomenal racing was simply out of this world!
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
26 - 30 July 2022
Gates open 1100hrs
Goodwood Racecourse, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0PS
Affectionately known as 'Glorious Goodwood'