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2023 Qatar Goodwood Festival Timetable

A preview of what is happening each day both on and off the course


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Have a 'Glorious' day at Qatar Goodwood Festival

The timetable keeps you informed of all the spectacles happening each day at the Qatar Goodwood Festival. The timetable will give an overview of what to expect, however, please note that timings may change slightly.

After the running of the fourth race, the Coral Stewards' Cup, there was an official inspection held by the stewards and a delegation of jockeys and trainers. It was decided, due to the heavy rain earlier in the day (Saturday 5 August), the course was unsafe in areas, and the meeting was abandoned.

    A fabulous curtain riser to the world-famous five-day festival, Tuesday offers eight stellar races, and for those in pursuit of racing excellence, this is unmissable.

  • Gates Open
    11:00
  • Goodwood Talent in Fashion Award For the third year running, three gowns designed by Sohee Park will be revealed exclusively on the first day.
    All day
  • Steel Drum Band
    Roaming All Day
  • Military Band (Richmond Enclosure and Feature Race)
    Roaming
  • Squinty McGinty's Band - Lennox Enclosure
    All Day
  • Entourage at The Earl's Lawn Interactive entertainment - Musicians, Singers & DJs
    11:00-15:00
  • Race 1 - Coral Handicap Stakes (5f)
    13:40
  • Race 2 - British EBF 40th Anniversary Maiden Stakes (6f)
    14:15
  • Race 3 - Coral Chesterfield Cup Handicap Stakes (1m2f)
    14:50
  • Earl's Lawn DJ Set Our popular saxophonist and live DJ, Sarah Bo, will be bringing good energy, good music and a guaranteed good time on the Earls Lawn.
    15.00-19.15
  • Race 4 - The Nicholson Gin Vintage Stakes (7f)
    15:25
  • Strawberries & Cream A complimentary 'Glorious' treat served in the Gordon and Richmond enclosures.
    15:45
  • Race 5 - The World Pool Lennox Stakes (7f)
    16:00
  • Feature Race 6 - The Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes (2m)
    16:35
  • Race 7 - The Coral Fillies’ Handicap Stakes (1m)
    17:05
  • Race 8 - The World Pool British EBF Fillies’ Handicap Stakes (6f)
    17:35
  • Lords Taverners Twenty20 Cricket Match at Goodwood House Cricket Pitch Watch some of the greatest sport personalities take on Lord March's Racing XI in aid of charity, in front of Goodwood House. Included with all Tuesday admission ticket price.
    TBC
  • Gates Close
    20:00

    Seven races including the most valuable race of the week, the Qatar Sussex Stakes. Often referred to as the 'Duel on the Downs' it is the highlight of Wednesday.

  • Gates Open
    11:00
  • Steel Drum Band
    Roaming All Day
  • Military Band (Richmond Enclosure and Feature Race)
    Roaming
  • Squinty McGinty's Band - Lennox Enclosure
    All Day
  • Entourage at The Earl's Lawn Interactive entertainment - Musicians, Singers & DJs
    11:00-15:00
  • Meet Paddington Bear in Gordon Enclosure (Concourse Side)
    11:00-11:40
  • Meet Paddington Bear in Lennox Enclosure (Playground)
    12:00-12:40
  • Meet Paddington Bear in Gordon Enclosure (Course Side)
    13:00-13:40
  • Qatar International Stakes (Group 1 PA) Run over a mile, the overall prize fund up for this prestigious race is £400,000, with £200,000 awarded to the winner, this makes it the most valuable Arabian horserace staged in the UK.
    13.15
  • Race 1 - The Coral Handicap Stakes (1m4f)
    13:50
  • Meet Paddington Bear in Lennox Enclosure (Playground)
    14:00-14:40
  • Race 2 - The Whispering Angel Oak Tree Stakes (7f)
    14:25
  • Race 3 - The Molecomb Stakes (5f)
    15:00
  • Earl's Lawn DJ Set Our popular saxophonist and live DJ, Sarah Bo, will be bringing good energy, good music and a guaranteed good time on the Earls Lawn.
    15.00-19.15
  • Feature Race 4 - The Qatar Sussex Stakes (1m) Often referred to as the 'Duel on the Downs' it is the highlight of Wednesday, won by the likes of Frankel, Kingman and Mohaather in the past.
    15:35
  • Strawberries & Cream A complimentary 'Glorious' treat served in the Gordon and Richmond enclosures.
    15.45
  • Race 5 - The British EBF 40th Anniversary Fillies’ Handicap Stakes (1m2f)
    16:10
  • Race 6 - The British EBF 40th Anniversary Alice Keppel Fillies’ Conditions Stakes (5f)
    16:45
  • Race 7 - The World Pool Handicap Stakes (7f)
    17.20
  • Gates Close
    20:00

    The most glamorous day of a truly ‘Glorious’ festival. Ladies’ Day is the place to see and be seen.

  • Gates Open
    11:00
  • Steel Drum Band
    Roaming All Day
  • Military Band (Richmond Enclosure and Feature Race)
    Roaming
  • Squinty McGinty's Band - Lennox Enclosure
    All Day
  • Entourage at The Earl's Lawn Interactive entertainment - Musicians, Singers & DJs
    11:00-15:00
  • Race 1 - The Coral Kincsem Handicap Stakes (1m2f)
    13.50
  • Race 2 - Markel Richmond Stakes (6f)
    14:25
  • Earl's Lawn DJ Set Our popular saxophonist and live DJ, Sarah Bo, will be bringing good energy, good music and a guaranteed good time on the Earls Lawn.
    15.00-19.15
  • Race 3 - The John Pearce Racing Gordon Stakes (1m4f)
    15:00
  • Feature Race 4 - The Qatar Nassau Stakes £600,000 Qatar Nassau Stakes for fillies and mares won in 2021 by the popular Lady Bowthorpe.
    15:35
  • Strawberries & Cream A complimentary 'Glorious' treat served in the Gordon and Richmond enclosures.
    15.45
  • Race 5 - The Jaeger-LeCoultre Nursery Handicap Stakes (7f)
    16:10
  • Race 6 - The Buccellati Handicap Stakes (1m)
    16:45
  • Race 7 - The Tatler British EBF Maiden Fillies Stakes (7f)
    17:20
  • Race 8 - The World Pool Handicap Stakes (5f)
    17:50
  • Gates Close
    20:00

    The penultimate day of the Qatar Goodwood Festival, is all about the competitive handicaps and exciting sprinters in a flash of speed and colour.

  • Gates Open
    11:00
  • Steel Drum Band
    Roaming All Day
  • Military Band (Richmond Enclosure and Feature Race)
    Roaming
  • Squinty McGinty's Band - Lennox Enclosure
    All Day
  • Entourage at The Earl's Lawn Interactive entertainment - Musicians, Singers & DJs
    11:00-15:00
  • L'Ormarins Best Dressed Competition Want to take part in the Best Dressed competition? Come down to The Earl's Lawn in the Gordon Enclosure and enter for your chance to win!
    11:00 to 13:00
  • The Markel Magnolia Cup 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.
    13:15
  • Race 1 - Coral Goodwood Handicap Stakes (2m5f)
    13.50
  • Race 2 - Bonhams Thoroughbred Stakes (1m)
    14:25
  • Earl's Lawn DJ Set Our popular saxophonist and live DJ, Sarah Bo, will be bringing good energy, good music and a guaranteed good time on the Earls Lawn.
    15.00-19.15
  • Race 3 - The Coral Golden Mile Handicap Stakes (1m)
    15:00
  • Race 4 - The King George Qatar Stakes (5f) The King George Qatar Stakes sees the world’s top sprinters do battle in a race made famous by superstar Battaash.
    15:35
  • Strawberries & Cream A complimentary 'Glorious' treat served in the Gordon and Richmond enclosures.
    15.45
  • Race 5 - The L’Ormarins King's Plate Glorious Stakes (1m4f)
    16:10
  • L'Ormarins Best Dressed Competition at Winners Enclosure Racegoers are encouraged to wear the signature blue and white colours of L’Ormarins for a chance to win a trip of a lifetime to South Africa in the Best Dressed competition!
    16:15 to 16:30
  • Race 6 - The Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Nursery Handicap Stakes (6f)
    16:45
  • Race 7 - The Coral Handicap Stakes (1m4f)
    17.20
  • Gates Close
    20:00

    The Coral Stewards' Cup takes centre stage for the final day of the Qatar Goodwood Festival.

  • Gates Open
    11:00
  • Steel Drum Band
    Roaming All Day
  • Military Band (Richmond Enclosure and Feature Race)
    Roaming
  • Squinty McGinty's Band - Lennox Enclosure
    All Day
  • Entourage at The Earl's Lawn Interactive entertainment - Musicians, Singers & DJs
    11:00-15:00
  • Race 1 - The Coral Stewards’ Sprint Handicap Stakes (6f)
    13.50
  • Race 2 - Coral Summer Handicap Stakes (1m6f)
    14.25
  • Feature Race 3 - Qatar Lillie Langtry Stakes (1m6f) The Group 2 race is a highlight of the day, won in 2021 by Wonderful Tonight.
    15:00
  • Earl's Lawn DJ Set Our popular saxophonist and live DJ, Sarah Bo, will be bringing good energy, good music and a guaranteed good time on the Earls Lawn.
    15.00-19.15
  • Feature Race 4 - Coral Stewards’ Cup (6f) Referred to by many as the ‘cavalry charge’ and inaugurated in 1840 thirty runners and riders dash down the homestraight in a race that will captivate racegoers.
    15:35
  • Strawberries & Cream A complimentary 'Glorious' treat served in the Gordon and Richmond enclosures.
    15.45
  • Race 5 - Veuve Clicquot Handicap Stakes
    16:10
  • Race 6 - British EBF 40th Anniversary EBF Maiden Stakes (7f)
    16:45
  • Race 7 - Coral Handicap Stakes
    17.20
  • Gates Close
    20:00

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