Stage set for Qatar Goodwood Festival
The Peninsula
Doha: The prestigious Goodwood Racecourse is all set to host the kick off of the Qatar Goodwood Festival, which is held for the tenth straight year un...
Doha: The prestigious Goodwood Racecourse is all set to host the kick-off of the Qatar Goodwood Festival, which is held for the tenth straight year under Qatari sponsorship through the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC). The five-day festival will see top horses contesting at the unique racecourse, which has played host to the Sport of Kings for over 200 years.
All arrangements related to the festival have been completed through continuous coordination between the QREC management, led by Issa bin Mohammed Al Mohannadi, and the Goodwood management, who pay great attention to the festival one renewal after another, given the level it has reached and the large numbers of racegoers, both from the UK and the neighbouring countries, who are keen to be part of the festival. In addition, the sponsors, “partners in success,” with QREC play a prominent role by contributing to the success of this event every year.
Goodwood Racecourse is labelled as one of the world’s greatest racecourses, famous for its unrivalled setting amongst the South Downs. The Qatar Goodwood Festival, previously known as ‘Glorious Goodwood’ is the racecourse’s standout event.
Playing host to three of the flat season’s 36 Group 1 races, it has become a highlight of the UK flat racing season alongside Royal Ascot and the Epsom Derby.
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