Glorious Goodwood: Race List & Meeting Info

Day One Races - Goodwood Cup Day

Unibet Handicap

Class 2, 1m2f

The handicap race is currently sponsored by Unibet and is run over one mile, one furlong and one hundred and ninety-seven yards. It’s for horses aged four and over with a minimum weight of eight stone. The prize money sits at around the £30,000 mark in this Class 2 event.

Vintage Stakes

Group 2, 7f

Vintage is a word that suggests age, but the race was first staged in 1975 as a Listed offering. It became a Group 3 offering eleven years later and was promoted to Group 2 in 2003. The race has enjoyed numerous sponsors over the years, with most being champagne manufacturers like Lanson and Veuve Clicquot.

Run right-handed and open to two-year-olds, the weight is nine stone one pound and fillies are given a three pound allowance. There’s also a three pound penalty that winners of Group 1 and Group 2 races have to contend with. This is the race to watch if you’re hoping for tips about the following season’s Classics, with a number of winners going on to do well in them. Galileo Gold, for example, won this ahead of victory in the 2016 2,000 Guineas.

Lennox Stakes

Group 2, 7f

The Duke of Richmond, who owns the Goodwood Estate, is also the Duke of Lennox and it is that title that this race is named after. One of the youngest races on the race card, it was inaugurated in 2000 when it replaced the Beeswing Stakes that had been discontinued at Newcastle. It’s raced right-handed over seven furlongs.

It might be young but it’s already had a somewhat turbulent existence, starting life as a Group 3 race before becoming a Group 2 offering three years later. Between 2004 and 2010 it was known as the Betfair Cup because of its sponsorship by the betting company of the same name. Open to horses aged three and over, here’s the weight information that you’ll want to know:

• 3-year-olds: 8 stone 10 pounds
• 4-year-olds and over: 9 stone 3 pounds
• A 3 pounds allowance is given to fillies and mares
• Winners of Group 1 races are given a 5 pound penalty
• Winners of Group 2 races are given a 3 pound penalty

Goodwood Cup

Group 1, 2m

There was a Goodwood Cup run in 1808, with Bucephalus winning it three times and seeing the silver cup trophy awarded to his owner permanently. As a result a new race was inaugurated in 1812 and contested over three miles. It was cut to two miles and five furlongs and then dropped to its current length of two miles in 1991. Open to three-year-olds and over, the weight is eight stone eight pounds or nine stone nine pounds for horses aged four and up. Fillies and mares get a three pound allowance.

The race was a favourite of horses bred abroad during the nineteenth century, particularly horses from France such as Jouvence and Monarque. When the racing grading system was introduced in 1971 this was a Group 2 race, dropping to Group 3 in 1985 before regaining Group 2 status ten years later. The race became a Group 1 offering in 2017 and is part of the Stayers’ Triple Crown, coming after the Gold Cup at Ascot and before the Doncaster Cup.

EBF Maiden Stakes

Class 2, 6f

As the name suggests, this race is limited to maiden horses and is organised on behalf of the European Breeders Fund. It’s a Plus 10, Class 2 offering that is run over six furlongs. Open to two-year-olds, the winning horse can expect to receive around £15,000 in prize money.

Chelsea Barracks Handicap

Class 2, 5f

First run in 2018, the Chelsea Barracks Handicap is a Class 2 race for horses aged four and over. It’s run on the straight over five furlongs and the winning horse takes around £18,000 home from a prize pot of £30,000.

Fillies' Handicap

Class 3, 1m

Sponsored by Unibet at the time of writing, the Fillies’ Handicap is run over one mile, three furlongs and two hundred and eighteen yards. It’s for female horses aged three and over and is a Class 3 race. The horses must have a rating of between 76 and 95 and the minimum weight is eight stone and nine pounds.

Day Two Races - Sussex Stakes Day

Goodwood Handicap

Class 2, 2m4½f

The Goodwood Handicap is a Class 2 race for horses aged three and over. It’s run over two miles, four furlongs and one hundred and thirty-four yards. It’s for horses with a rating of between 0 and 105, whilst the prize fund for the race is £30,000.

Unibet Handicap

Class 2, 1m4f

A Class 2 race that is limited to three-year-olds, the Unibet Handicap on the second day of Glorious Goodwood is run over one mile, three furlongs and two hundred and eighteen yards. The winner takes home just shy of £50,000 and it takes a little over two and half minutes to complete the course when the Going is Good.

Molecomb Stakes

Group 3, 5f

When it was first run in 1829 this was originally a race for two-year-olds of either sex, being restricted to fillies in 1932. Colts and geldings were allowed to take part again in 1981 and it has remained that way ever since.

Run over a distance of five furlongs, there’s a weight of nine stone one pound in place with a three pound allowance for fillies. Winners of Group 1 and Group 2 races get a penalty of five pounds, with Group 3 race winners having a three pound penalty applied. The race’s name comes from the house Molecomb that was built on the Goodwood Estate for Lady Sarah Lennox by her brother the third Duke of Richmond.

Sussex Stakes

Group 1, 1m

The Sussex Stakes has enjoyed something of a chequered history, having been run for the first time in 1841 but not contested on twenty-five occasions after that. Originally it was a six furlong event specifically for two-year-olds, being extended to one mile and moved to being for three-year-olds in 1878. Four-year-olds could take part from 1960 and it was been open to horses of any age of three or above since 1975.

Run right-handed, this race has a weight of nine stone one pound for three-year-olds and nine stone eight pounds for horses aged four and over, with a three pound allowance given to fillies and mares. It offered a purse of £1 million in 2018 and just shy of £600,000 of that went to the winner. The most successful horse in the race’s history is Frankel, who won back-to-back victories in 2011 and 2012.

Fillies' Conditions Stakes

Class 2, 7f

Run in association with Alice Keppel and the European Breeders’ Fund, the Fillies’ Conditions Stakes is a five furlong event. It’s a Plus 10, Class 2 offering that is limited to female horses aged two. When the Going is Good the race takes less than a minute to be completed, with the winner taking home in excess of £30,000.

Premier Fillies' Handicap

Class 2, 7f

Another race that is limited to fillies, the Premier Fillies’ Handicap is also run in association with the British European Breeders’ Fund. The prize money on offer is £30,000 and the race is run over one mile, one furlong and one hundred and ninety-seven yards. It’s a Class 2 race for horses aged three and over.

New & Lingwood Handicap

Class 3, 7f

The New & Lingwood Handicap takes place over seven furlongs. It’s for horses aged three and over and is a Class 3 event. The winning horse receives around £15,000 in prize money, whilst the race will last for about one minute and twenty seconds when the Going is Good.

Day Three Races - Ladies' Day

Unibet Handicap

Class 2, 1m2f

Another race bearing the moniker of the sportsbook Unibet, this handicap race is limited to three-year-olds. The winner takes home in excess of £46,000 in prize money, which is their reward for completing the one mile, one furlong and one hundred and ninety-seven yards.

Richmond Stakes

Group 2, 6f

Established in 1877, this race is titled in honour of the Duke of Richmond. Originally open to horses of any gender, the Richmond Stakes was limited to male horses in 1989. It has enjoyed a number of high-profile sponsors over the years, including the drinks firm Diageo and the car manufacturer Audi. The weight is nine stone and winners of Group 1 and Group 2 races receive a three pound penalty.

Run over six furlongs, the Richmond Stakes is a race you might want to watch for some clues about the following season’s Classics. Whilst it’s not common for horses to win this and one of the Classics the next year, with Palestine being the last to do so when it won this and then the 2,000 Guineas in 1950, horses that do well often impress in the Classics when given a chance.

Gordon Stakes

Group 3, 1m4f

Taking place over one mile, three furlongs and two hundred and eighteen yards, the Gordon Stakes is open to three-year-olds and is run right-handed. The following weight information is in place:

• 9 stone 1 pound
• Fillies receive a 3 pound allowance
• Group 1 winners take a 7 pound penalty
• Group 2 winners take a 5 pound penalty
• Group 3 winners take a 3 pound penalty

First run in 1902, the Gordon Stakes is named in honour of the Duke of Gordon, which is yet another of the Duke of Richmond’s titles. The restriction to three-year-olds was introduced in 1903 and the race serves as something of an indicator for how competitors will do in the St Leger Stakes.

Nassau Stakes

Group 1, 1m2f

Open to fillies and mares that are three or over, this race is run right-handed and was established in 1840. It gets its name from the friendship between the fifth Duke of Richmond and the House of Orange Nassau and the race was originally only for three-year-old fillies. It was opened up to older horses in 1975 and promoted from a Group 2 to a Group 1 offering in 1999.

Initially the race was run over a mile, being extended to one and a half miles in 1900 before being shortened down to the one mile, one furlong and one hundred and ninety-seven yards of its current running eleven years later. The most successful horse to run the race is Midday, who won it three times in a row between 2009 and 2011. Weight-wise, it’s eight stone thirteen pounds for three-year-olds and nine stone seven pounds for horses aged four and over.

Telegraph Nursery

Class 2, 7f

As the name suggests, this race is for younger horses. It’s limited to two-year-olds and is run over seven furlongs. It’s a Class 2 race and the winner takes home more than £15,000. When the Going is Good you can expect to watch the event for a minute and twenty seconds.

Maiden Fillies' Stakes

Class 2, 7f

At the time of writing, this race is sponsored by Markel Insurance and the British European Breeders’ Fund. It’s limited to two-year-old fillies and takes place over seven furlongs. It tends to last the same amount of time as the Telegraph Nursery, which boasts similar features.

Tatler Handicap

Class 3, 5f

The Tatler Handicap is run over five furlongs, which takes the horses about a minute to run when the Going is Good. Is for horses aged three and often welcomes a relatively large field.

Day Four Races - King George Day

Oak Tree Stakes

Group 3, 7f

First run in 1980, the Oak Tree Stakes was then known as the New Stand Stakes. It became the Wedding Day Stakes in 1981 as it occurred on the same day as the wedding of Prince Charles and Diana, gaining its current name the following year. It’s in honour of the relationship between the racecourse and the Oak Tree Racing Association of California.

Run over seven furlongs, it was classed as a Listed race for a time but gained Group 3 status in 2004. Open to fillies and mares aged three and up, the following weight information is applicable:

• 3-year-olds: 8 stone 11 pounds
• 4-year-olds and up: 9 stone 3 pounds
• Group 1 winners receive a 7 pound penalty
• Group 2 winners receive a 5 pound penalty

Thoroughbred Stakes

Group 3, 1m

Known for a time as the Surplice Stakes and originally ungraded, this race gained its current name and became a Listed offering in 1998. It has enjoyed numerous sponsors over the years, often resulting in it getting a different name accordingly, becoming a Group 3 race in 2012.

The race is run right-handed over one mile and is for three-year-olds, though winners of Group 1 races are excluded from qualification. The weight is nine stone one pound, with a three pound allowance for fillies, a seven pound penalty for Group 2 race winners and a four pound penalty for winners of Group 3 races.

Golden Mile Handicap

Class 2, 1m

Sponsored by Unibet at the time of writing, the Golden Mile Handicap is for horses aged three and over. It’s run over one mile and when the Going is Good to Firm it takes about a minute and a half for horses to get to the finish line.

King George Stakes

Group 2, 5f

This five furlong race is run on the straight track and was established in 1911. Founded in honour of King George V’s coronation, it was a Group 3 race when the system of grading was introduced in 1971. It gained Group 2 status in 2010 and races that do well in it often end up being competitive in the Nunthorpe Stakes.

Open to horses aged three and over, here’s the relevant weight information:

• 3-year-olds: 8 stone 13 pounds
• 4-year-olds and over: 9 stone 2 pounds
• Fillies and mares receive a 3 pound allowance
• Group 1 race winners get given a 5 pound penalty
• Group 2 race winners get given a 3 pound penalty

Unibet Nursery

Class 2, 6f

Another race that is aimed at younger horses, this one is sponsored by the bookmaking firm Unibet rather than the Telegraph newspaper. It’s for two-year-olds and is six furlongs in length. If the Going is Good to Firm then you can expect it to take about a minute and ten seconds. The winner receives more than £15,000 in prize money and this is obviously a good race to watch if you want to learn about a horse’s potential.

Queen's Plate Glorious Stakes

Group 3, 1m4f

Known as the Alycidon Stakes when it was inaugurated in 1979, this was originally for horses aged three and over and was a conditions race. It was given Listed status in 1985 two years later it became the Alycidon Glorious Stakes, losing the moniker of the racehorse who won the 1949 Goodwood Cup in 1989 to gain its present title.

The race was run as a limited handicap when it the entry-level age of horse for it became four in 1993, reverting back to a conditions race in 2003 and gaining Group 3 status four years later. Run over one mile, three furlongs and two hundred and eighteen yards, the weight is nine stone one pound with a three pound allowance for fillies and mares. Horses that have won Group 1 races get a seven pound penalty, Group 2 winners get five pounds and there’s a three pound penalty for Group 3 winners.

TDN Australia Handicap

Class 3, 1m3f

The TDN Australia Handicap is run over one mile, three furlongs and forty-four yards. It’s listed to horses aged three and lasts for about two minutes and twenty seconds when the Going is Good to Firm.

Day Five Races - Stewards' Cup Day

Stewards' Sprint Handicap

Class 2, 6f

The final day of the Glorious Goodwood meeting usually gets underway with the Stewards’ Sprint Handicap. It’s run over six furlongs, which takes about a minute and ten seconds to complete when the Going is Good to Firm, Good in places. It’s a Class 2 race for horses aged three and over and the winner is rewarded with more than £46,000 in prize money.

Summer Handicap

Class 2, 1m6f

The Summer Handicap is for horses aged three and over and is a Class 2 offering. The winner gets more than £60,000 in prize money for completing the one mile and six furlongs of the race.

Lillie Langtry Stakes

Group 2, 1m6f

This race was established in 2003 and was known as the Gladness Stakes until it was renamed after actress and mistress of King Edward VII Lillie Langtry in 2004. That was also when it received Group 3 status, becoming a Group 2 offering in 2018. It is a race that has undergone a number of name changes over the years, predominantly because of sponsorship. It was the Moët Hennessy Fillies' Stakes between 2008 and 2010, for example, when sponsored by the champagne producer.

Run over one mile and six furlongs, this is a race for fillies and mares aged three and over with the following weight information:

• 3-year-olds: 8 stone 9 pounds
• 4-year-olds and over: 9 stone 6 pounds
• Group 1 winners receive a penalty of 5 pounds
• Group 2 winners receive a penalty of 3 pounds

Stewards Cup

Class 2, 6f

This race was borne out of the fact that the senior steward at Goodwood selected a race every year throughout the 1930s and presented a cup to the winner. In 1839 Lord George Bentinck came up with the idea of having a specific race that would take the honour of the cup and it was raced for the first time the following year.

Taking place over six furlongs and open to horses aged three and over, the Stewards’ Cup was originally held on the first day of the Festival, being moved to the final day in 1993. It has enjoyed a number of sponsorships over the years, starting with Spillers in 1970. The handicap race has been won more than once by several different horses, with Marvel in 1890 and 1892 the first to achieve the feat.

Stallions Maiden Stakes

Class 2, 7f

The Stallions Maiden Stakes is, as the name suggests, limited to stallion maiden winners. It’s a Plus 10, Class 2 race that is for two-year-olds. Run over seven furlongs, the winner can expect to take home just shy of £19,000. At the time of writing the race is run in association with Qatar and the European Breeders’ Fund.

Qatar Handicap

Class 2, 7f

Another race sponsored by Qatar, the overriding sponsor of Glorious Goodwood, this handicap offering is for three-year-olds and takes place over seven furlongs. With around £19,000 available for the winner, the 2019 renewal was run on Good to Firm ground that was Good in places and took the horses about a minute and twenty seconds to complete.

Apprentice Handicap

Class 3, 1m1f

Unsurprisingly given the race’s title, this event is aimed at apprentice jockeys. It’s a Class 3 offering and is for horses aged three and over. Run over one mile, one furlong and eleven yards, the winner can expect to take home in the region of £16,000 in prize money.