The Earl of March took over the management of the Goodwood Estate Company from his father the 10th Duke of Richmond in 1994. He lives in Goodwood House with his wife Lady March (nee Janet Astor) and their children Charles, William, Eloise and Frederick. He also has a daughter Alexandra from his first marriage. Lord March is […]
Two-year-olds only. Seven furlongs. First run 1975. (Note: Listed Race up to 1985; Group Three from 1986; elevated to Group Two status in 2003) The Vintage Stakes is one of the premier juvenile races of the season and has been won by numerous top-class performers including several that have gone on to Classic glory. Allison GrahamAllison
Three-year-olds only. One mile and four furlongs. First run 1990. (Note: for three-year-olds and up 1990-92) The Hounds Heritage Handicap has been won by some high-class individuals but pre-eminent among them is the brilliant Pilsudski, victorious in 1995 for Sir Michael Stoute. Allison GrahamAllison is the Publisher of Eclipse Magazine. She loves going to the Races
GOODWOOD RACECOURSE DIRECTOR Peter Jones has been passionate about horseracing for as long as he can remember and made his first visit to Goodwood when he was in his early teens. Throughout his working life he has alternated his career between advertising and horseracing. Following eight years at Gravesend Grammar where he was the school bookmaker, Peter studied
Three-year-olds and up. Two miles and five furlongs. First run 1823. (Note: race distance 2m 3f up to 1989; 2m in 1990; 2m 4f 1991–2000) One of Goodwood’s oldest races, known as the Goodwood Stakes, this long-distance handicap has always been a popular feature of the Festival Meeting. Allison GrahamAllison is the Publisher of Eclipse Magazine.
Three-year-olds and up. Two miles. First run 1812. (Note: Group Two up to 1984; Group Three 1985–94; Group Two from 1995: race distance 3m 1812–16; no race 1815 and 1817 to 1824; 2m 1825–1832; 2m 5f 1833–1989; 2m 4f in 1990; two miles thereafter) One of the oldest events in the Flat calendar, the Goodwood Cup
Three-year-olds and upwards. Five furlongs. First run 1911 A showcase for raw speed, this prestigious sprint was introduced in 1911 to mark the previous year’s succession of King George V to the British throne. Allison GrahamAllison is the Publisher of Eclipse Magazine. She loves going to the Races and is learning to bet (despite being
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The Betfred Mile is one of the top handicaps of the season, which is not surprising given its £125,000 value, and remains one of the richest handicaps in Europe. Allison GrahamAllison is the Publisher of Eclipse Magazine. She loves going to the Races and is learning to bet (despite being officially the worst bettor in the
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Three-year-olds only. One mile, one furlong and 192 yards. First run 1962. As with several of the very competitive handicaps at Glorious Goodwood, winners of this race often go on to make their mark in Pattern races. Allison GrahamAllison is the Publisher of Eclipse Magazine. She loves going to the Races and is learning to
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Two-year-old colts and geldings. Six furlongs. First run 1877 The sixth Duke of Richmond gave his family name to this race in the days when future Classic winners were more precocious than they are now. Allison GrahamAllison is the Publisher of Eclipse Magazine. She loves going to the Races and is learning to bet (despite being
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