Qatar Goodwood Festival 2015 - Owners and Trainers Information

GOODWOOD R ACECOURSE

I N F O R M AT I O N F O R OWNERS & TRAINERS 2015 Q ATA R G O O D W O O D F E S T I VA L

WELCOME TO GOODWOOD RACECOURSE The Directors and staff at Goodwood Racecourse welcome you warmly to the inaugural Qatar Goodwood Festival. Steeped in racing history, the five-day Festival Meeting has received an exciting and lucrative 10-year partnership with Qatar. The link between us has enabled Goodwood to create one of the most significant and valuable meetings in the world, with prize money soaring to £4.5million.

Notable increases are to the Group 1 Qatar Sussex Stakes, which is the first race at Goodwood to have a £1million total prize fund. Past winners include the brilliant Frankel and Kingman, making it one of the most prestigious races worldwide. The Qatar Nassau Stakes will see an increase in value from £180,000 to £600,000. Feature races for older horses including the Qatar Lennox Stakes and Qatar Goodwood Cup have more than trebled in prize money. The pair of Group 2 juvenile races, the Qatar Vintage Stakes and Qatar Richmond Stakes carry almost four times their previous prize money. There is all to play for in the sprint category too, with the Qatar King George Stakes increasing in value to £300,000. The Qatar Stewards’ Cup Heritage Handicap will offer prize money in keeping with its status as one of the most challenging handicaps to win; this year the total prize fund has climbed to £250,000.

We are promised a competitive and thrilling week of racing with an International flavour like never before. We very much hope that your horse(s) will be able to compete at Goodwood and become part of its history.

This booklet should include everything that you need to know from the race programme for the week through to useful information on racecourse facilities and stabling. We have also included maps and transport options. If however you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact one of our team. Useful contact details can be found at the back of this booklet.

We look forward to welcoming you to Goodwood, and wish you a successful and enjoyable meeting.

Adam Waterworth Managing Director

O W N E R S & T R A I N E R S ’ I N F O R M AT I O N B A D G E A L L O C AT I O N Every owner or syndicate is entitled to six Owners’ badges per runner. Only those wearing Owners’ Badges will be permitted into the Parade Ring and Winner’s Enclosure. Trainers with runners are entitled to two Owners’ badges. Jockeys with rides are entitled to two Richmond Enclosure badges at the Qatar Festival Meeting.

Owners of horses that are entered but not declared to run are entitled to two Richmond Enclosure badges. All badges can only be issued from the Owners & Trainers’ Desk at the West Entrance on presentation of your PASS card.

Additional Badges – We are happy to offer up to 12 Richmond Enclosure badges per runner at half price. These can be purchased at the Owners & Trainers’ Desk on the day. Junior badges (under 18 years) are issued free of charge.

Allocating badges in advance – We would be happy to issue your badges for you provided that we receive an email to owners@goodwood.com or fax to 01243 755025 by 5.00pm on the day before a race day. Please state your PASS card number, the name of the runner, and the names of the people to whom the badges should be given.

FA C I L I T I E S Goodwood holds the ROA Gold Standard Award in recognition of outstanding service and standards. Our commitment to these standards remains as strong as ever. The Qatar Owners & Trainers’ Pavilion is located in the Richmond Enclosure to the west of the Parade Ring.

Complimentary tea and coffee are available throughout the day, along with a selection of hot and cold canapés. Scones with jam and cream are offered for afternoon tea, and a fully stocked bar is also available should you wish to purchase any additional drinks.

Exclusive seated viewing for Owners & Trainers is located in front of the Duke’s Box in the Richmond Enclosure.

Complimentary box access can be provided (subject to availability). Please call Hospitality on 01243 755054.

PA R K I N G Owners are entitled to one Car Park 6 (Owners) label per runner. This will be sent to the registered owner by post prior to the meeting. Free valet parking is available to Owners & Trainers with runners at the West Entrance. Disabled parking is available on a first come, first served basis at the front of Car Park 5 next to the West Entrance.

T H E O W N E R S & T R A I N E R S ’ R E S TA U R A N T New this season is the introduction of an Owners & Trainers’ Restaurant. During the Qatar Goodwood Festival this facility, which is exclusive to Owners & Trainers, is situated on the Solent Lawn, adjacent to the Racing Colours Shop and close to the Turf Club. Owners with a runner are entitled to four complimentary Lunch Reservations. An additional four places may be purchased at £30 per person (subject to availability at the time of booking). Trainers are entitled to two complimentary Lunch Reservations, irrespective of the number of runners they have on the day.

Please note: Lunch Reservations must be made on the 48-hour declaration date by 5.00pm.

We are unable to guarantee space after this time.

Please call Rachel Timson on 01243 755161 to make a reservation.

R E S TA U R A N T R E S E RVAT I O N S Advanced hospitality reservations in any of our other restaurants can be made by calling Reservations on 01243 755027.

WINNERS Owners of winning horses will be presented with a complimentary DVD of the race, a memory stick of photographic images, and a memento. They will also receive a celebratory glass of champagne in the Owners & Trainers’ Hospitality Suite.

G O I N G R E P O RT Up to the minute going reports are available on 01243 755127. Clerk of the Course, Seamus Buckley, can be contacted on 07774 100223.

DRESS CODE In the Richmond Enclosure (Owners’ enclosure) and the Parade Ring, Gentlemen are required to wear jackets and ties, cravats or polo-neck sweaters. For the traditional, linen suits, waistcoats and the archetypal ‘Goodwood’ Panama hat can be worn. Ladies should also dress smartly and are encouraged to wear hats at this meeting.

Jeans, shorts, and sports shoes are not permitted at any meeting, for men or women. It is a particular request of Goodwood that children should be smartly dressed wherever possible.

A C C O M M O D AT I O N The Goodwood Hotel is located on the edge of the Goodwood Estate. For reservations, please telephone 01243 775537. Alternative accommodation can be found by contacting the Chichester Tourist Information Office on 01243 775888 or www.visitchichester.org

P R I VAT E A I R C R A F T Goodwood Aerodrome is situated two miles from the racecourse. Please call 01243 755167 for Air Traffic Control. Helicopters may land and take off in the centre of the course by prior permission. This will only be permitted between races when there are no horses on the course. Please email ops@elitehelicopters.co.uk to request this service or call the Helipad on 01243 530165.

S TA B L I N G Goodwood Stables has 130 loose boxes and accommodation for travelling head lads and grooms. Please contact Allan Morris on 01243 755036 or 07860 951375 for all bookings or queries. You may also email gw.stables@goodwood.com or send a fax to 01243 755036.

Bookings must be made by 12.00pm the day before racing.

A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M AT I O N Our Owners & Trainers’ Representative, Gail Brown, is available on 07860 361444 or gail@gbracing.com and she is also available prior to racing each day at the West Entrance.

For badge enquiries, Rachel Timson in the Racecourse Office is contactable on 01243 755161 or owners@goodwood.com

Q ATA R G O O D W O O D F E S T I VA L 2 8 J U LY – 1 A U G U S T Our iconic five-day festival will welcome some of the world’s very best horses and jockeys.

Our annual showpiece event sees racing and glamour take centre stage.

Our established sponsors are delighted to continue their association with Goodwood as part of the Qatar Goodwood Festival. On Wednesday the Group 3 Neptune Investment Management Gordon Stakes prize money has increased from £60,000 to £100,000, with significant increases too for the Goodwood Stakes and Group 3 Fairmont Molecomb Stakes. Thursday’s card is supported by the Land Rover Stakes and The Group 3 Markel Fillies’ Stakes, the latter now a valuable race for staying fillies and mares. On Friday we welcome Betfred and Bonhams, each of which have seen their races almost double in value. The Group 3 L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate Stakes will also carry £80,000 in prize money.

The prestigious Group 2 Qatar Lennox Stakes is the richest and most exciting race on the opening Tuesday being a seven-furlong sprint for three-year-olds and upwards offering £300,000 in prize money. Won last year by the Clive Cox trained, Es Que Love, the increase in prize money is sure to attract a top class field of seven-furlong specialists.

Wednesday is Group 1 Qatar Sussex Stakes day. Previous winners of this career defining mile contest, part of the QIPCO British Champion Series include racing greats, Brigadier Gerard and Rock of Gibraltar, as well Frankel, who became the first horse to win the race twice in 2011 and 2012. Toronado secured the honours in 2013 before the brilliant Kingman took the race last year.

Ladies Day’ on Thursday is the most glamorous day of the season at Goodwood, featuring two exciting Group 2 races. The historic Qatar Goodwood Cup, won in fine style last year by Cavalryman, is another British Champion Series contest run over two miles for three-year-olds and upwards offering prize money of £300,000. The same afternoon the Qatar Richmond Stakes will be run for two-year-olds over six furlongs for £200,000.

Friday features the Group 2 Qatar King George Stakes for 3-year-olds and upwards over the minimum distance. A purse increase to £300,000 is sure to attract some of the best sprinters in Europe. The competitive Betfred Mile will offer £150,000 for 3-year-olds and upwards as an unrestricted handicap. Red Avenger, trained by Ed Dunlop scooped the prize in 2014.

The Festival finishes with an exciting card on Saturday with three Group races. The highlights include the Qatar Stewards’ Cup Heritage Handicap and its traditional cavalry charge, along with the British Champion Series Group 1 Qatar Nassau Stakes for fillies and mares. Expect to see some of the very best fillies worldwide compete for an impressive prize fund of £600,000.

Tuesday 28 July: Race Title

Distance

Age

Prize Money

The Qatar Goodwood Festival Stakes (Class 2 H’cap)

1m 2f

4+

£50,000

The Qatar Vintage Stakes (Group 2)

7f

2

£200,000

The Qatar Lennox Stakes (Group 2)

7f

3+

£300,000

The Summer Stakes (Class 2, H’cap)

1m 6f

3+

£100,000

The Weatherbys Private Banking Stakes (Class 2 H’cap rated 86-105)

1m

4+

£30,000

The Kish Armstrong Memorial EBF Stallions Maiden Stakes (Class 2)

6f

2

£20,000

The Turf Club Stakes (Class 3 H’cap rated 71-90)

5f

3+

£20,000

£720,000

TOTAL

Wednesday 29 July: Race Title

Distance

Age

The Goodwood Stakes H’cap (Class 2, rated 0-95)

2m 5f

3+

Prize Money £50,000

The Neptune Investment Management Gordon Stakes (Group 3)

1m 4f

3

£100,000

The Qatar Sussex Stakes (British Champions Series) (Group 1)

1m

3+

£1,000,000

The Fairmont Molecomb Stakes (Group 3)

5f

2

£75,000

The Markel Insurance Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (Class 2)

6f

2

£20,000

The EBF Veuve Cliquot Fillies’ Stakes (Class 3 H’cap, rated 76-95)

1m 1f

3+

£20,000

The Natwest Stakes (Class 3 Hcp, rated 71-90)

7f

3+

£20,000

£1,285,000

TOTAL

Thursday 30 July: Race Title

Distance

Age

Prize Money

The Land Rover Stakes (Class 2)

1m 2f

3

£50,000

The Qatar Richmond Stakes (Group 2)

6f

2

£200,000

The Qatar Goodwood Cup (British Champions Series, Group 2)

2m

3+

£300,000

The Markel Insurance Fillies’ Stakes (Group 3)

1m 6f

3+

£100,000

The EBF British Stallion Studs New Ham Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (Class 2)

7f

2

£25,000

The Telegraph Nursery Stakes

7f

2

£20,000

The Tatler Stakes (Class 2 H’cap, rated 76-95)

5f

3

£20,000

TOTAL

£715,000

Friday 31 July: Race Title

Distance

Age

Prize Money

The Betfred Glorious Stakes (Group 3)

1m 4f

4+

£100,000

The Bonhams Thoroughbred Stakes (Group 3)

1m

3

£100,000

The Betfred Mile (Class 2 Heritage H’cap)

1m

3+

£150,000

The Qatar King George Stakes (Group 2)

5f

3+

£300,000

The Betfred Supports Jack Berry House Nursery Stakes (H’cap)

6f

2

£20,000

The L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate Stakes (Group 3)

7f

3+

£80,000

The Betfred Mobile Stakes (H’cap, rated 71-90)

1m 3f

3

£20,000

£770,000

TOTAL

Saturday 1 August: Race Title

Distance

Age

Prize Money

The Qatar Stewards’ Sprint Stakes (H’cap)

6f

3+

£75,000

The Educate A Child Stakes (H’cap, rated 0-105)

1m 4f

3

£75,000

The Qatar Nassau Stakes (British Champion Series, Group 1) (Fillies)

1m 2f

3+

£600,000

The Qatar Stewards’ Cup (Heritage H’cap)

6f

3+

£250,000

The Qatar EBF Stallions Maiden Stakes

7f

2

£25,000

The Qatar Stakes (Class 2 H’cap, rated 86-105)

7f

3

£25,000

The Qatar International Stakes (Group 1A)

1m

4+

£400,000

The Qatar Apprentice Stakes (H’cap)

1m 1f

4+

£20,000

TOTAL

£1,470,000

TOTAL FOR THE QATAR GOODWOOD FESTIVAL

£4,960,000

T H E G O O D W O O D E S TAT E Goodwood is not only home to the Racecourse, there are several other clubs on the estate which may be of interest to owners. Anything can be arranged, from a round of golf to a post-racing dinner at The Kennels.

GOLF CLUB The Goodwood Estate golf courses are open to members and day guests alike. The Downs Course at Goodwood was recently ranked within the top 100 English golf courses.

THE KENNELS The Kennels is the members’ clubhouse for all Goodwood clubs. Steeped in history, it houses its own restaurant, bar, outdoor terraces and meeting rooms. With its relaxing, friendly atmosphere, it is the perfect place to meet with friends for lunch before racing, or a celebratory supper at the end of the day.

G O O D W O O D H O T E L & H E A LT H C L U B The Goodwood Hotel is set in the heart of the Goodwood Estate. This unique, luxury hotel is the perfect balance of award winning dining, stylish rooms and 21st century technology. It has 91 rooms & suites, and guests can also make use of the adjoining health club and spa.

AERO CLUB Open to members and visiting pilots throughout the year, facilities at the Goodwood Aerodrome include aircraft refuelling, clearing customs, on-site engineering and maintenance support, hangerage and outdoor parking, flying tuition and flight experiences.

GOODWOOD MOTOR CIRCUIT From the thrill and buzz of track day experiences and the Festival of Speed, to the nostalgia of Goodwood Revival, there is something for everyone at the Goodwood Motor Circuit.

S P O RT I N G M E M B E R S H I P This exclusive membership (corporate or individual) brings together a selection of the various sports for which Goodwood is famous; horse racing, motor racing, golf, flying, shooting and cricket, as well as well as some of the venues which together make the Estate such a special and unique place.

For more information please contact Rachel Timson at owners@goodwood.com or 01243 755161.

USEFUL NUMBERS S E A M U S B U C K L E Y, C L E R K O F T H E C O U R S E

07774 100223

O W N E R S & T R A I N E R S ’ D E S K ( B A D G E A L L O C AT I O N S )

01243 755161

G O I N G R E P O RT S

01243 755127

R E S TA U R A N T R E S E RVAT I O N S

01243 755027

O W N E R S & T R A I N E R S ’ R E S TA U R A N T R E S E RVAT I O N S

01242 755161

H O S P I TA L I T Y

01243 755054

G O O D W O O D S TA B L E S

01243 755036

A L L A N M O R R I S , S TA B L E S M A N A G E R

07860 951375

G A I L B R O W N , O & T R E P R E S E N TAT I V E

07860 361444

I N T E R N AT I O N A L R A C I N G B U R E A U

01638 668881

(OVERSEAS ENQUIRIES)

T H E G O O D W O O D H O T E L

01243 775537

W E AT H E R B Y S ( PA S S ) H E L P L I N E D E S K

01933 270333

W E AT H E R B Y S ( PA S S ) FA C S I M I L E

01933 270300

S TA R L I N E ( L O C A L TA X I C O M PA N Y )

01243 531666

RACECOURSE MAP

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Getting Here: Goodwood Racecourse is just four miles north of Chichester in West Sussex, PO18 0PS. Chichester railway station is reached from London Victoria and via the coastal service from Brighton and Portsmouth.

THE COURSE

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Course Characteristics Goodwood’s pronounced gradients and sharp bends favour the active, handy type of horse, the fluent mover rather than the big, long-striding runner, and this applies especially in short races and when the going is fast.

Position of starting stalls Straight Course: on stands side rail.

Round Course: on inside rail except 1m 3f & 1m 4f, on outside rail.

The Raceweek Regency Ball Goodwood House, Wednesday 29th July 2015 C hampagne 7.30 pm

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D inner 8.30 pm

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D ancing

Our Regency party in Goodwood House will kick off the whole celebration and fund raising for the Magnolia Cup Ladies’ Race the following day. We are honouring the commitment of the inspirational and brilliant women who will be taking part – all of these ladies will be joining us for the evening.

The evening itself is quite a spectacle, where the great Regency House comes alive – as though everyone is walking into a film set in the early 19th Century. Everything is entirely lit by candles and after dinner horses are raced around the park which is all lit with flares.

Dress code is Regency or Black Tie Tickets are £200 per person, please contact regency@goodwood.com for further details and booking forms.

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