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The Markel Magnolia Cup
The most prestigious all women's charity race run in the UK
Applications to ride in 2023 are closed, however, we are delighted to announce that you can now apply for the 2024 Markel Magnolia Cup.
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Twelve inspirational women race down Goodwood Racecourse's home straight in a flash of vibrant colour with their beautiful, bespoke silks
In 2022 a phenomenal new fundraising milestone was reached when over £317,000 was raised for UK charity The Brilliant Breakfast.
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The opening race of Ladies' Day
This renowned charity event sees riders who are the leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
Each year riders are selected to take part from all walks of life, none are professional jockeys - but their resilience and determination has helped change the perceptions of women in sport.
Celebrating our 2022 riders
- Rosie Brandreth-Poynter – Vet and Former Great British Bake-Off contestant
- Hayley Edgar – Former General Manager at the Sussex Food Company
- Kate French – Gold Medal Winning Pentathlete
- Annabel Neasham – Multiple Group 1 winning trainer, based in Sydney, Australia
- O'Meara Rusike - Work Rider at Ralph Beckett Racing
- Olivia Kimber – Dance Teacher and Multiple Sclerosis sufferer
- Fiona Litchfield - Royal Military Police, Soldier, Cyber Crime Expert and Operations Manager at the Met Police
- Kim Parker – Freelance Lifestyle and Fashion Journalist
- Sally Goldsmith – Director of BBA Shipping
- Lucy Robinson – Influencer and Freelance Writer
- Ashleigh Wicheard – Work Rider at Neil Mulholland Racing
- Janie Dear - Philantropist and friend of The Brilliant Breakfast
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Markel’s new three-year Magnolia Cup partnership
Exclusive ownership and naming rights of the prestigious horse race on Ladies Day will be held by Markel through to 2023.
As an official partner of the Qatar Goodwood Festival, Markel, the global insurer, aims to raise awareness of its commitment to creating a more diverse and inclusive organisation and build upon its long-standing promise to support the communities it serves.
Donating to The Brilliant Breakfast
Founded in 2020, The Brilliant Breakfast is a grassroots fundraising event everyone can get involved with and is run annually for a week in October (10-16 October 2022). It brings together friends, family & colleagues over breakfast, to support young women on The Prince’s Trust programmes across the UK.
The money raised, funds programmes for young women between 11-30 years old, helping them build their own futures through employment, education, or training.
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Enjoy highlights from the 2022 Magnolia Cup.
In 2021 a phenomenal new fundraising milestone was reached when £230,000 was raised for UK charity Smart Works.
Interview with O'Meara Rusike who took part in the 2022 Magnolia Cup.
Watch the interview with Fiona Litchfield, rider in the Magnolia Cup in 2021.
We chat with Olivia Kimber, who rode in the 2021 Magnolia Cup.
There's lot of preparation needed to take part in the Magnolia Cup.
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A close race between Thea Gosden-Hood & Candida Crawford in the 2021 Magnolia Cup.
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The Duke of Richmond with the 2021 Magnolia Cup riders.
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'Glorious' at a glance
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Day One - Tue 1 August
The start of Qatar Goodwood Festival week
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Day Two - Wed 3 August
The 'Duel of the Downs' takes centre stage
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Day three - Thu 4 August
Ladies' day is the place to be and be seen
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Day Four - Fri 5 August
Memorable races and L'Ormarins Best Dressed
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Day Five - Sat 5 August
A fitting finale with the Coral Stewards' Cup
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Horse Sponsors of 2022 Magnolia Cup
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Annoushka, BGC Partners, C. Lewis & Company, Harbourdale Capital, Harrods L'Ormarins Queen's Plate, RenaissanceRe, Tania Slowe and Paddy Walker, The John Booth Charitable Foundation, The Materna Foundation, The White Company.