The Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
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
...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
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!
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
Each room has it's own button to ring for James (your butler) whenever and whatever you need him for.
The Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
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".
For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation
From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
Nick Heidfelds 1999 (41.6s) hillclimb record was beaten after Max Chilton in his McMurtry Spéirling fan car tore it to shreds at 39.08s in 2022!
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 red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
The red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
One Summer, King Edward VII turned his back on the traditional morning suit, and donned a linen suit and Panama hat. Thus the Glorious Goodwood trend was born.
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
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
One Summer, King Edward VII turned his back on the traditional morning suit, and donned a linen suit and Panama hat. Thus the Glorious Goodwood trend was born.
For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
The first thing ever dropped at Goodwood was a cuddly elephant which landed in 1932 just as the 9th Duke of Richmonds passion for flying was taking off.
...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?
...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?
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.
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!
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.
...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?
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 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.
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
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!
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
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 famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
Just beyond Goodwood House along the Hillclimb, the 2nd Dukes banqueting house was also known as "one of the finest rooms in England" (George Vertue 1747).
The first thing ever dropped at Goodwood was a cuddly elephant which landed in 1932 just as the 9th Duke of Richmonds passion for flying was taking off.
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
John and Thady Gosden have outlined a powerful team as they look ahead to the Qatar Goodwood Festival, presented by Visit Qatar. The father-and-son training partnership is set to send a high-class squad to the iconic five-day meeting on the Sussex Downs, featuring some of the most exciting names from their Clarehaven stable.
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Among the standout entries is FIELD OF GOLD, currently the highest-rated three-year-old in training, who will be joined by fellow Group 1 winner and stablemate LEAD ARTIST in the Group 1 Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes.
The Clarehaven stable will kick off the week with strong representation in the feature races, beginning with the Group 2 HKJC World Pool Lennox Stakes.
Looking to reclaim his title is last year’s gallant winner AUDIENCE, who enjoyed a remarkable season that included Group 1 success in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury.
He has yet to hit top form this term, having begun his campaign in the Middle East, where he finished down the field over six furlongs in the Group 1 Al Quoz Sprint on Dubai World Cup night.
Reflecting on Audience’s success in last year’s renewal, John Gosden said: “He hasn't quite repeated that yet. We sent him down to Dubai, which might not have been the smartest move in the world, running him over six [furlongs].
“He's well in himself and happy. He enjoys the track, and if he gets a reasonable draw, I think he’ll run a big race again.”
Stablemate SPY CHIEF is another possible contender for the race. He was last seen in the Group 1 July Cup and, although not beaten far, a step back up to seven furlongs could suit him better, based on his impressive runner-up finish in the Group 3 Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot.
John Gosden said: “He was beaten two and a half lengths in the July Cup, and he's not a six-furlong horse.
“He's in good form; I think the seven [furlongs] will be right up his alley. He’s a horse who likes to do what he wants to do, not necessarily what the trainer or jockey wants him to do. He’s got a lot of what they call ‘raw speed’.”
On whether the front-running style of both Gosden-trained Lennox runners could prove problematic, Gosden added: “I don't think they'd annoy each other; we’ll keep them apart somehow.”
The highlight race on Day One of the Qatar Goodwood Festival is the Group 1 Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup, where star stayers will battle it out over two miles. The Gosdens are set to saddle two runners with contrasting profiles.
SWEET WILLIAM has built a strong following thanks to his character and consistency in the top end of the staying division. He has been unlucky not to claim a Group 1 victory to date, having come up just short against some of the generation’s best, including a runner-up finish to the mighty Kyprios in last year’s renewal of this race.
Providing an update on Sweet William following his Ascot run, John Gosden said: “He’s been in very good form. He broke well; he was up in what was a tough race [Group 1 Ascot Gold Cup]. In the end, it was a little too far for him [2m 4f].
“He's a two-mile to two-and-a-quarter-mile horse, the two and a half was just a little bit too far for him, but he ran a brave race.
“He’s in very good form, worked nicely yesterday. Rab Havlin rides him every day, he’s very pleased with him. And obviously, he knows Goodwood well, so back we go again.”
This year’s renewal looks more open than in recent years, with dominant stayers like Stradivarius and Kyprios now retired, potentially paving the way for a new champion to emerge.
Gosden added: “We hope he’ll run a huge race; I assume Illinois is the favourite if he comes, but the idiosyncrasies of the track amuse Sweet William, he rather likes it.
“The great thing about these old Cup horses is that they are there every year, like the top National Hunt horses. You get a huge following, and he certainly has that.”
Sweet William is owned by Phillipa Cooper, a longstanding supporter of the Clarehaven team.
She is also the former owner of their other Group 1 Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup contender, FRENCH MASTER, who steps up to both Group company and the two-mile trip for the first time.
Now owned by Wathnan Racing, French Master was a taking winner at Goodwood on penultimate start before winning the Copper Horse Handicap at Royal Ascot over 1 mile 6 furlongs on his most recent start.
While the rise in class and trip poses a new test, his trainer is confident the colt is ready for it. John Gosden said: “I think the step up in trip will be within his range. The two miles of Goodwood is a little up and down, with twists and turns.
“I think he’s a horse who will rise to the occasion. He won in good style, but he’s going from a handicap in a rating band to a completely open Group 1.
“We’re hopeful he’ll run a good race. He did a little breeze with Sweet William yesterday. There wasn't much between them, nicely on the bridle, looking after each other. Sweet William was a neck up, actually.
“We’re very much looking forward to running him and seeing the jump in class. The great thing is, if he doesn’t handle it, we can regroup on it.”
Wednesday’s Group 1 Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes is known to produce highly competitive fields, with the world’s best milers going head-to-head.
This year’s line-up is no exception, and the early market leader is FIELD OF GOLD, who has been exceptional this season, landing the Group 1 Irish Guineas and Group 1 St James’s Palace Stakes on his last two starts.
Now the joint-highest rated horse in the world, John Gosden said: “He’s been a grand horse to train; he's done nothing but thrive this year. We've been pleased with his progress all the way through.”
While Field Of Gold currently stands as the hot favourite, Gosden is quick to point out that the track and draw make this a different challenge, especially with his colt’s last two wins coming on much more conventional courses.
Gosden said: “The Sussex is a different test of a horse. If you've ever walked the track, it’s quite a surprise, it runs down into a dip, swings up and around.
You don't want too big a field and get a high draw because you are literally down the hill looking at the horses getting the shortest run round up the hill, so the draw is a big factor there if you get a large field.
The horse is athletic, he's got great balance, and hopefully he’ll handle the track well. It’s very different to the round mile of Ascot or the Curragh, that’s for sure.
“He's in great order, and we’re looking forward to running him. It’s very much the obvious race to go to for him. He does have that great turn of foot, and let’s hope we get a clear run, and he can produce it on the day.”
A win for Field Of Gold would be particularly meaningful, as the son of Kingman bids to emulate his sire’s famous treble. Kingman, like his son, was narrowly beaten in the 2,000 Guineas before winning the Irish Guineas, St James’s Palace Stakes, and Sussex Stakes, all for the same owner-trainer combination of Juddmonte and Clarehaven.
Reflecting on Kingman’s success in the race, Gosden said: “His father did it in somewhat cheeky fashion, it was an extraordinary race. They literally crawled, then sprinted in the last two furlongs, and fortunately we got it just right on the line with James Doyle aboard.”
Not to be discounted is LEAD ARTIST, who may also target the Group 1 Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes for Juddmonte and the Gosdens. A winner at the meeting last year in the Group 3 Thoroughbred Stakes, he appeared to enjoy the track.
The son of Dubawi was a stylish winner of the Group 1 Lockinge Stakes at Newbury in May and will be an exciting addition if he lines up.
Gosden said: “He’s in great form, we’ll see if he runs, no decision on that yet. He bowled along there last year and won in good style. We’re not sure if they'll both run at this stage; we’re a little far off from the race yet.”
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