Glorious Goodwood: Dates, Big Races, Winners and Betting Guide
The Qatar Goodwood Festival, five days of racing on the South Downs at the turn of July and August. Here are the big races day by day, recent Sussex Stakes winners, the history and how to bet on Goodwood.
Glorious Goodwood day by day
Three Group 1s and one of the most competitive sprint handicaps of the year.
Goodwood Cup Day
- Goodwood Cup (Group 1, 2m), £500,000
Sussex Stakes Day
- Sussex Stakes (Group 1, 1m)
- £1.2m from 2026, billed as Europe’s richest mile
Nassau Day
- Nassau Stakes (Group 1, 1m 2f), £600,000
Stewards’ Cup Day
- Stewards’ Cup (6f handicap)
- 2026 winner: Evening Saigon
Recent Sussex Stakes winners
The 2025 running produced the biggest Group 1 shock in British and Irish racing history.
| Year | Sussex Stakes | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bow Echo | Billy Loughnane | George Boughey |
| 2025 | Qirat (150/1) | Richard Kingscote | Ralph Beckett |
| 2024 | Notable Speech | – | Charlie Appleby |
Glorious Goodwood facts and history
Betting on Glorious Goodwood
Offers to look for
For big festivals, many bookmakers run race-day extras such as Best Odds Guaranteed (if the starting price is bigger than the price you took, you are paid at the bigger price) and extra each-way places on the big handicaps. Terms change for every race, so always read the terms in the app before you bet.
See our promotions guide for how each type of offer works.
Going to the races?
You can bet on course with the bookmakers in the ring and on the pool, or on your phone. Read our course guide for Wi-Fi, cash machines and how to get there, and our guide to betting at the racecourse.
Which app should you use for Glorious Goodwood?
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Glorious Goodwood FAQs
When is Glorious Goodwood?
The Qatar Goodwood Festival runs for five days, Tuesday to Saturday, in late July and early August. In 2026 it ran from 28 July to 1 August. The 2027 dates have not been announced yet.
Who won the 2026 Sussex Stakes?
Bow Echo, ridden by Billy Loughnane and trained by George Boughey. He won by half a length from Gstaad.
How much is the Sussex Stakes worth?
The Sussex Stakes is worth £1.2m from 2026, billed as Europe’s richest mile race.
What is the biggest shock at Goodwood?
Qirat won the 2025 Sussex Stakes at 150/1, the longest-priced Group 1 winner in British and Irish racing history.
What day is the Stewards’ Cup?
The Stewards’ Cup is run on the Saturday, the final day of the festival.
Sources: Goodwood media: Sussex Stakes 2026 · Sussex Express: 2026 festival · Wikipedia: Sussex Stakes · Juddmonte: Qirat. Facts checked October 2026; dates and race details can change, so check with the racecourse before you go.
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