Glorious Goodwood takes place in late July and early August, with three Group 1 races occurring during this meeting and that includes the Sussex Stakes, Goodwood Cup and Nassau Stakes. The meeting runs between a Tuesday and a Saturday, offering five days of betting opportunities on some top-class racing.
The Glorious Goodwood Festival in Detail
The action starts on Day 1 with the Molecomb Stakes and the Lennox Stakes. The former is a Group 3 race run over five furlongs, with this flat horse race open to two-year-old horses only. The Lennox Stakes is a Group 2 race over seven furlongs and any horse aged three or older can take their chances in this encounter.
The second day of the Glorious Festival at Goodwood sees the first Group 1 race of the meeting, with the Sussex Stakes run over one mile and it’s a race that attracts some star quality due to the large prize money on offer. The Vintage Stakes also takes place on Day 2 and is a Group 2 race, while the Gordon Stakes is a Group 3 race.
On Thursday, we have the middle day of Glorious Goodwood and the biggest betting race tends to be the Goodwood Cup. This is a Group 1 race over two miles which is particularly a long distance for Flat horse racing. There are also two Group 2 encounters in the form of the Lillie Langtry Stakes and the Richmond Stakes.
The penultimate day of Glorious Goodwood sees four notable races take place and there’s a Group 2 encounter in the form of the King George Stakes which is run over five furlongs. There are also three Group 3 races and the Glorious Stakes is a real test of stamina, with the race being run over one mile and four furlongs.
The final day of the Glorious Goodwood meeting sees the Stewards’ Cup and Nassau Stakes take place. The latter is a Group 1 race over one mile and two furlongs, with this bringing an end to five brilliant days of horse racing.
Get Ready For Spring Meeting and August Meeting
Before we enjoy placing bets on Glorious Goodwood, there’s also the chance to bet on the Spring Meeting at the same racecourse. This takes place in May, with the Daisy Warwick Stakes happening on the Saturday and it’s a listed race.
There is also the Height of Fashion Stakes and the Cocked Hat Stakes which is a nod to the fact that high end fashion is a key feature of Goodwood, with racegoers generally dressing in their finery to enjoy the action.
The August Meeting takes place a few weeks after the Glorious Festival and you can enjoy betting on races such as the Celebration Mile. This is a Group 2 encounter which attracts a big audience, while the Prestige Stakes and the March Stakes happen on the same day of the meeting.
There is also the Supreme Stakes on the Sunday of the August Meeting, with this Group 3 encounter over seven furlongs. The Autumn Meeting in September includes the Foundation Stakes and the Stardom Stakes.
How to Place Bets on Goodwood Horse Racing
Goodwood Racecourse caters predominantly for Flat horse racing, so it will appeal to those who enjoy betting on this type of racing. Flat racing tends to take place during the spring, summer and early autumn months, with the races occurring over shorter distances which are generally around one mile.
If you’re at the Goodwood racecourse, there’s the chance to bet with the Tote or instead bet online for your own convenience, while the latter option is clearly available to those wanting to bet who are not in attendance.
It’s a simple case of picking out the horses that you like on a particular day. You select the runner and the price, with most bookmakers giving you Best Odds Guaranteed on Goodwood which means you’ll get the bigger price out of the odds you took compared to the starting price.
There is often the chance to enjoy Goodwood live streaming through your online betting account and it’s a simple case of placing a bet on the action and then enjoying the race live through your mobile device.
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