Goodwood racecourse offers far-reaching views across the Sussex Downs in the south of England.
Goodwood racecourse offers far-reaching views across the Sussex Downs in the south of England.
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Racegoers take in the drama of the Qatar Goodwood Festival, commonly known as "Glorious Goodwood."
Racegoers take in the drama of the Qatar Goodwood Festival, commonly known as "Glorious Goodwood."
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It's one of the highlights of the flat racing season, with 35 races taking place over five days for a total purse of $6.5 million.
It's one of the highlights of the flat racing season, with 35 races taking place over five days for a total purse of $6.5 million.
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Dating back to 1802, the event is a favorite with punters and boasts spectacular views across the south England countryside.
Dating back to 1802, the event is a favorite with punters and boasts spectacular views across the south England countryside.
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The atmosphere is one of an English garden party.
The atmosphere is one of an English garden party.
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It's a chance for racegoers to dress up in finery, especially on Ladies' Day.
It's a chance for racegoers to dress up in finery, especially on Ladies' Day.
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Popular Italian jockey Frankie Dettori rode Too Darn Hot (center, pink) to win the showpiece Qatar Sussex Stakes at Goodwood.
Popular Italian jockey Frankie Dettori rode Too Darn Hot (center, pink) to win the showpiece Qatar Sussex Stakes at Goodwood.
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Legendary racehorse Frankel made history in 2012 by becoming the first horse to win the Sussex Stakes twice having also triumphed the previous year.
Legendary racehorse Frankel made history in 2012 by becoming the first horse to win the Sussex Stakes twice having also triumphed the previous year.
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This year, 18-year-old Khadijah Mellah became the first jockey wearing a hijab to race in Britain. She won the Magnolia Cup charity race, having only sat on a racehorse for the first time in April.
This year, 18-year-old Khadijah Mellah became the first jockey wearing a hijab to race in Britain. She won the Magnolia Cup charity race, having only sat on a racehorse for the first time in April.
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The facilities at Goodwood offer good views over the parade ring and winner's enclosure.
The facilities at Goodwood offer good views over the parade ring and winner's enclosure.
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Oisin Murphy and Deirdre (left) overhauled Frankie Dettori on Mehdaayih to win the historic Nassau Stakes.
Oisin Murphy and Deirdre (left) overhauled Frankie Dettori on Mehdaayih to win the historic Nassau Stakes.
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Nearby Trundle Hill offers far-reaching views across Goodwood.
Nearby Trundle Hill offers far-reaching views across Goodwood.
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The event is often seen as the end of the British social season, which also includes tennis at Wimbledon, rowing at the Henley Regatta and racing at Royal Ascot.
The event is often seen as the end of the British social season, which also includes tennis at Wimbledon, rowing at the Henley Regatta and racing at Royal Ascot.
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Goodwood has its own distinctive style known as "The Goodwood Look." The dress code is more relaxed compared to other of Britain's racing events.
Goodwood has its own distinctive style known as "The Goodwood Look." The dress code is more relaxed compared to other of Britain's racing events.
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Dressing up is not just for the ladies.
Dressing up is not just for the ladies.
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