From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
Legend of Goodwood's golden racing era and Le Mans winner Roy Salvadori once famously said "give me Goodwood on a summer's day and you can forget the rest".
The first public race meeting took place in 1802 and, through the nineteenth century, ‘Glorious Goodwood,’ as the press named it, became a highlight of the summer season
The red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
Whoa Simon! A horse so determined and headstrong, he not only won the 1883 Goodwood Cup by 20 lengths, but couldn't be stopped and carried on running over the top of Trundle hill
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
Legend of Goodwood's golden racing era and Le Mans winner Roy Salvadori once famously said "give me Goodwood on a summer's day and you can forget the rest".
The dining room is host to an original painting from the Goodwood collection of the 6th Duke as a child.
Whoa Simon! A horse so determined and headstrong, he not only won the 1883 Goodwood Cup by 20 lengths, but couldn't be stopped and carried on running over the top of Trundle hill
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
Future Lab is Goodwood's innovation pavilion, inspiring industry enthusiasts and future scientists with dynamic tech
Spectate from the chicane at the Revival to see plenty of classic cars going sideways as they exit this infamous point of our Motor Circuit.
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
The first ever horsebox was used from Goodwood to Doncaster for the 1836 St. Leger. Elis arrived fresh and easily won his owner a £12k bet.
The red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
The first public race meeting took place in 1802 and, through the nineteenth century, ‘Glorious Goodwood,’ as the press named it, became a highlight of the summer season
The red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
The first ever round of golf played at Goodwood was in 1914 when the 6th Duke of Richmond opened the course on the Downs above Goodwood House.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
Goodwood Motor Circuit was officially opened in September 1948 when Freddie March, the 9th Duke and renowned amateur racer, tore around the track in a Bristol 400
The first ever round of golf played at Goodwood was in 1914 when the 6th Duke of Richmond opened the course on the Downs above Goodwood House.
The first ever round of golf played at Goodwood was in 1914 when the 6th Duke of Richmond opened the course on the Downs above Goodwood House.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
We have been host to many incredible film crews using Goodwood as a backdrop for shows like Downton Abbey, Hollywood Blockbusters like Venom: let there be Carnage and the Man from U.N.C.L.E.
The Gordon Tartan has been worn by the Dukes and Duchesses over the last 300 years.
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
Ensure you take a little time out together to pause and take in the celebration of all the hard work you put in will be a treasured memory.
Whoa Simon! A horse so determined and headstrong, he not only won the 1883 Goodwood Cup by 20 lengths, but couldn't be stopped and carried on running over the top of Trundle hill
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
Built in 1787 by celebrated architect James Wyatt to house the third Duke of Richmond’s prized fox hounds, The Kennels was known as one of the most luxurious dog houses in the world!
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
Season Opener marks highly anticipated return of racing to Goodwood with sunshine forecast.
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Tomorrow, Friday 1st May will see racing at Goodwood’s highly anticipated return with the two-day season opener continuing on Saturday 2nd May. Visitors to the scenic South Downs track look to be in for a treat, with sunshine forecast across both days of high-class Stakes action.
High-calibre racing action will take centre stage with two prestigious fillies only Listed contests taking place across the weekend fixture.
Friday’s seven-racecard will be headlined by the Listed British Stallion Farms EBF Daisy Warwick Stakes at 3:10pm, a race won by Arc heroine, Alpinista back in 2021.
This year’s renewal looks a competitive contest with 10 runners set to head to post.
Early market indicators suggest SCENIC will be a leading contender, trained by the Lambourn based Ed Walker. She was an impressive Listed winner by over three lengths at York last season and returns on seasonal debut in a bid to add to that Listed race tally.
On her chances Walker said: “Scenic is well, it’s taken quite a long time for her to come in her coat but it’s nearly there and her work has been good. She was brilliant in winning the [Listed] Galtres Stakes at York and the ground won’t be an issue. She’s not got a great draw and being the first run of the year, we’ll take our time and I’m sure she’ll run a big race.”
The in-form stable of John and Thady Gosden are represented by two runners in the form of SUENO and SHAHA, the latter an unexposed contender who has been eye catching on her sole three career starts. She was a decisive maiden winner on second start before stepping up into Listed company at Saint Cloud where she finished fourth on heavy ground.
Kieran Shoemark was in the saddle for all her starts last season and will again partner the four-year-old at Goodwood on Friday, on her credentials Shoemark said: “I’m very much looking forward to riding Shaha at Goodwood in what looks a very competitive Listed race. We are hoping that the step up to a mile and a half will see further improvement, she’s a lightly raced filly with plenty of scope to improve”.
Another notable runner is the locally trained, Group placed filly PANTHERA, from David Menuisier’s Pulborough base. Unlucky to come up short in the Group 3 Prix Belle de Nuit on penultimate start, connections will be hoping for black type victory at Goodwood on Friday.
Menuisier commented: “She’s a nice filly who has done well physically this Winter. She was very progressive last year, winning her maiden in France followed by some good performances at Stakes level.
“Her best form is over 1m6f and obviously Friday is over 1m4f. The ground is constantly drying so I anticipate it to be far side of good which may not be ideal for her as well as the distance, but we have to start somewhere.
“We’ll blow the cobwebs off and hope for the best. She will come on from the run and improve over the next month, the main target will be to get some more black through the season and aim at the [Prix de] Royallieu on Arc weekend if she continues to improve”.
Friday’s action-packed day will be complimented by another seven-racecard at Goodwood on Saturday with the Listed Racingclub.com Conqueror Fillies' Stakes the feature at 2pm.
Nine runners will line up for the fillies contest over a mile trip, where David Menuisier will be hoping to double up with back-to-back Listed success in the feature race on each day.
Menuisier will saddle SIRONA who joined his yard as a four-year-old last season. She comes into the race a Listed winner in the Rosemary Stakes at Newmarket last year as well as four placed efforts to her name at Group and Listed level.
Hopeful of further Listed success Menuisier said: “Sirona was a very useful filly last year, improved by a stone officially from when she joined the yard.
“The [Listed] Conqueror seems like the right place to start. She carries a three-pound penalty having won a Listed race last year, but it seems a good spot for her.
“She ran at Goodwood before and seemed to handle the track fine. The ground will be quick enough, but she acted well last year on good to firm. I’d say she should improve from the run, but she should run a very good race, I would be disappointed not to run really well.”
Wathnan Racing’s CRIMSON ADVOCATE will be of interest to many as she comes into the field fresh off a very narrow defeat in the Listed Snowdrop Stakes at Kempton last month - beaten by just a nose. She has only had two runs so far for the John and Thady Gosden stable having joined them last season from previous trainer George Weaver in America.
Saturday’s feature race is set to be a real thriller with class on show from top to bottom. Further Listed winners lining up include CHIC COLOMBINE, BETTY CLOVER and BRIGHT THUNDER.
The high-class racing isn’t all that Goodwood has in store for racegoers this weekend as both days will begin with a Spitfire flypast at 12pm. The poignant spectacle will take place to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
Racegoers will also have the opportunity to try some award-winning seafood thanks to the Crabshack pop up at the on course Double Trigger restaurant. Menu highlights from the Worthing Seafront establishment will include Stargazy fish pie, crab arancini and their catch of the day.
Gates will open at 11:30am on both days with tickets available in advance via Goodwood.com and on the day.
For racegoers who want to get closer to the action, there will be complimentary trips to the starting stalls for the second, fourth and sixth race – an exhilarating spot to see equine athletes through the early paces of the race.
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