How to Bet on Glorious Goodwood Festival

One of the highlights of the British flat racing season, the five-day festival known across the country as ‘Glorious Goodwood’ opens on Tuesday, July 29th, and runs until Saturday, August 2nd.

Ahead of the first day of the iconic festival, we have taken a look at the festival in more detail, including popular betting markets and the schedule ahead of the event.

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LiveScore logoBy LiveScore Desk, Editorial team for sports, betting and casino Last updated: 1 August 2025, 08:08AM

What is the Glorious Goodwood Festival? 

Highly anticipated each summer in the UK, Glorious Goodwood features a total of 39 races over five days. It is held at Goodwood Racecourse in Chichester, West Sussex, and is known for embracing ‘quintessentially British style’, with fashion awards, and plenty of other action happening at the racecourse.

Its most prominent races include the Sussex Stakes, the Goodwood Cup Stakes, the Nassau Stakes, and several group races to make for non-stop action and entertainment for punters and racegoers. 


Popular Glorious Goodwood Betting Markets

Win

One of the most popular and easiest ways to bet on racing is by placing a win bet. This involves simply betting on the horse that you think will win a particular race. Place your money on your chosen runner, and if they cross the line first, your bet should be a success.

Each Way

Similar to Win bets, simply place a bet on the horse that you think will win the race and who will place in the race. This is two bets in one, offering more opportunities for success. Bookmakers tend to offer places for the first three horses to finish, but this can sometimes be more.

Each Way Extra

A great way for punters to have multiple chances of their selection being a success, Each Way Extra bets allow bettors to increase or decrease the number of places in a race when betting each way. Add places for a reduced price, or remove places and increase the odds available on your selection.

Place Bets

A really straightforward way to bet on the races, Place bets involve punters wagering on a horse to place in a race. Depending on the number of runners in a race, this is in the first three places. With three chances of success, these are a popular bet on the Glorious Goodwood Festival.

Forecast/Tricast

Another popular way to bet on horse racing and Glorious Goodwood is by placing Forecast or Tricast bets. A forecast bet involves punters selecting horses to finish 1st and 2nd, and getting these right, in the correct order. A Tricast is the same, but instead it is picking three horses instead of two.

For more information on horse racing betting, how it works and the best places to bet on horse racing, head over to our dedicated page.


Glorious Goodwood Festival Schedule 

We have included a full schedule of the event below to ensure you do not miss any of the action at Goodwood.

Glorious Goodwood Festival Schedule
Car Parks Open
10am
Gates Open
11am
Hospitality Bars Close
6:30pm
Racecourse closes
8pm

Tuesday 29th July - Day 1: Goodwood Cup Day

  • 13:20 - The Coral Chesterfield Cup Handicap Stakes (Class 2)

  • 13:55 - The Coral Vintage Stakes (Class 1) (Group 2)

  • 14:30 - The HKJC World Pool Lennox Stakes (Class 1) (Group 2)

  • 15:05 - The Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes (Class 1) (Group 1)

  • 16:20 - The Coral Golden Rewards Shaker Handicap Stakes (Class 2)

  • 16:55 - The British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (Class 2)

  • The Ridgeview Fillies' Handicap Stakes (Class 3)

  • 17:30 - The World Pool Bet With The Tote EBF Fillies' Handicap Stakes (Class 3)

Wednesday 30th July - Day 2: Sussex Stakes Day

  • 12:45 - The Qatar International Stakes

  • 13:20 - The Coral Pipped at the Post Winners Handicap Stakes (Class 2) (GBBPlus Race) (CL 2)

  • 13:55 - The Oak Tree Stakes (Class 1) (Group 3) (CL 1)

  • 14:30 - The HKJC World Pool Molecomb Stakes (Class 1) (Group 3) (CL 1)

  • 15:05 - The Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes (Class 1) (Group 1) (CL 1)

  • 15:45 - The British Stallion Studs EBF Fillies' Handicap Stakes (Class 2) (CL 2)

  • 16:20 - The British Stallion Studs EBF Alice Keppel Fillies' Conditions Stakes (Class 2) (GBB Race) (CL 2)

  • 16:55 - The World Pool Bet with the tote Handicap Stakes (Class 3) (CL 3)

Thursday 31st July - Day 3: Ladies’ Day

  • 12:45 - The Markel Magnolia Cup

  • 13:20 - The Coral Kincsem Handicap Stakes (Class 2) (CL 2)

  • 13:55 - The Markel Richmond Stakes (Class 1) (Group 2) (CL 1)

  • 14:30 - The HKJC World Pool Gordon Stakes (Class 1) (Group 3) (CL 1)

  • 15:05 - The Qatar Nassau Stakes (Class 1) (Group 1) (CL 1)

  • 15:45 - The Buccellati Handicap Stakes (Class 3) (CL 3)

  • 16:20 - The Phase Eight Nursery Handicap Stakes (Class 2) (CL 2)

  • 16:55 - The Tatler British EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Class 2) (GBB Race) (CL 2)

  • 17:30 - The World Pool Bet with the tote Handicap Stakes (Class 3) (CL 3)

Friday 1st August - Day 4: King George Day

  • 13:20 - The Coral Goodwood Handicap Stakes (Class 2) (GBBPlus Race) (CL 2)

  • 13:55 - The Bonhams Thoroughbred Stakes (Class 1) (Group 3) (CL 1)

  • 14:30 - The Coral Golden Mile (Class 2 Heritage Handicap) (CL 2)

  • 15:05 - The King George Qatar Stakes (Class 1) (Group 2) (CL 1)

  • 15:45 - The Regent Seven Seas Cruises Bentinck Conditions Stakes (Class 2)

  • 16:20 - The Hawes & Curtis Nursery Handicap Stakes (Class 2) (CL 2)

  • 16:55 - The Coral Pipped at the Post Winners Handicap Stakes (Class 3) (GBBPlus Race) (CL 3)

Saturday 2nd August - Day 5: Stewards’ Cup Day

  • 13:20 - The Coral Glorious Stakes (Class 1) (Group 3) (CL 1)

  • 13:55 - The Coral Summer Handicap Stakes (Class 2) (GBBPlus Race) (CL 2)

  • 14:30 - The Qatar Lillie Langtry Stakes (Class 1) (Group 2) (CL 1)

  • 15:05 - The Coral Stewards' Cup (Class 2) (Heritage Handicap) (CL 2)

  • 15:45 - The Whispering Angel Handicap Stakes (Class 2) (CL 2)

  • 16:20 - The British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (Class 2) (CL 2)

  • 16:55 - The Coral Golden Rewards Shaker Handicap Stakes (Class 3) (CL 3)


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FAQs: How to Bet on Glorious Goodwood Festival

When is the Glorious Goodwood Festival 2025?
The Glorious Goodwood Festival takes place from Tuesday, 29th July until Saturday, 2nd August.
How many races are there each day?
Tuesday and Wednesday feature eight races, Thursday features nine races, while Friday and Saturday feature seven races.
What are the standout races?
Some of the standout races to watch at Goodwood are the Sussex Stakes and the Goodwood Cup Stakes.