The Markel Magnolia Cup

The most prestigious all women's charity race run in the UK

Applications to ride in 2024 are closed, however, we are delighted to announce that you can now apply for the 2025 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.

The opening race of Friday 4 August

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 2023 riders

Caroline Miller - 72-year-old, racing enthusiast and supporter of rehoming of racehorses
Dr. Laura Toogood – Digital expert, businesswoman, media commentator and author
Eliza McCalmont – Work rider for George Scott
Katie Dorsett – Sports Rehabilitation Therapist
Lyn Comerford – Director of Strategy and Operation at Markel
Khadija Al-Bastaki - Qatari Rider
Milica Dušanović – Civil Servant and Naval Reserve Officer
Olivia Kennedy – Owner of cleaning business, single mother and member of Cool Ridings
Roya Nikkhah – Royal Editor for The Sunday Times, journalist and broadcaster
Saffron Oliver – E-commerce Development at Castle Vending
Annabelle Hadden-Wight - Work rider and Secretary for Jack Jones Racing
Elizabeth Prosser - Social Media and Advertising Executive for EBN

Markel’s new three-year Magnolia Cup partnership

Exclusive ownership and naming rights of the prestigious horse race on day four 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.

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Donating to Education Above All

The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation is a global foundation established in 2012 by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser. Education Above All aims to transform lives through education.

Education Above All believe that education is the single most effective means of reducing poverty, creating peaceful and just societies, unlocking the full potential of every child and youth.