Goodwood Races 24th August 2025: Thrills, Talent, and Bank Holiday Excitement Await
Goodwood Racecourse will be the stage for high summer excitement this Sunday, 24th August 2025, as the three-day festival is concluding with a six-race card packed with competitive handicaps, maiden contests, and the traditional Bank Holiday energy. Fans can expect a thrilling afternoon of turf action with strong fields, and the signature Goodwood atmosphere that makes this racecourse one of Britain’s most scenic and beloved venues.
The card opens at 13:50 with the Handicap over 1 mile for three-year-olds and above, offering £23,193 in prize money. SOLDIER’S EMPIRE, BRAVE EMPEROR, and TRIBAL CHIEF are expected to shape the early narrative, as jockeys navigate Goodwood’s undulating course with stamina and precision.
Next, at 14:25, the Fillies Stakes over seven furlongs for two-year-old fillies brings a purse of £45,368. MOON TARGET, ORION’S BELT, and SUKANYA will provide plenty of early pace in this sprint, with tactics likely to play a decisive role in the thrilling final furlong.
The 15:00 Sussex Downs Handicap, a six-furlong dash for three-year-olds and older, carries £23,193. FLASH HARRY has shown consistent form, while PUREST TIME and INTERVENTION offer strong opposition. Positioning around the bends will be crucial in this tightly packed field.
At 15:35, the feature Stakes over 1 mile for three-year-olds and older boasts the richest prize of the afternoon at £89,885. ICE MAX, MAKE ME KING, and PERSICA are expected to battle across a seven-runner card, promising some of the loudest cheers from the Goodwood stands.
The British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes at 16:10 for two-year-olds, over a mile, offers £16,200. KING’S TRUST, ANCIENT EGYPT, and ALFARAZ are the key contenders in what promises to be a tactical and dramatic contest.
The penultimate Stakes over 1m 3f 44y at 16:45, for three- and four-year-olds, carries £11,515. NANNY PARK and OCEAN OF DREAMS will aim to thrill the crowd with breath-taking moves and a tight finish.
The day concludes with a 2-mile Handicap at 17:20, offering £12,885, where YOUTHFUL KING and DEEP WATER BAY are expected to provide a dramatic finale. The extended distance ensures a test of stamina and strategy, producing a fitting end to the afternoon’s racing.
This Sunday’s card at Goodwood blends juvenile promise, seasoned handicappers, and the unmistakable Bank Holiday buzz. Every race — from Soldier’s Empire’s opening challenge to the dramatic close of the 2-mile Handicap — showcases why Goodwood remains a treasured venue for fans and professionals alike.
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