A fabulous curtain riser to the world-famous five-day festival, Tuesday offers seven stellar races, and for those in pursuit of racing excellence, this is unmissable.

With a roll of honour dating back to 1812, the Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup features as the highlight on day one with a further two competitive Group 2 contests on the supporting card - the Lennox Stakes and the Vintage Stakes. Shared bars, hospitality and restaurants provide the perfect appetiser to a splendid day out where a thrilling atmosphere meets top-class racing.

Witness the best milers in the world as they thunder down Goodwood’s homestraight in the most valuable race of the week, the Qatar Sussex Stakes. Often referred to as the ‘Duel on the Downs’, the race features the first clash of the generations during the flat season as the two and three year olds lock horns.

Two tremendous Group 3 clashes over the shorter trips compliment a day that features excitement both on course as well as enjoyment away from the track.

The most glamorous day of a truly ‘Glorious’ festival. Ladies’ Day is the place to see and be seen. A perfect day for socialising, with the ladies taking centre stage both on and off the track.

Enjoy the prestigious all women's charity race, the Magnolia Cup presented by Markel, in addition to the flagship £600,000 Qatar Nassau Stakes for fillies and mares won last season by the popular Lady Bowthorpe. High stakes racing meets high fashion.

Guests can also indulge in delicious dining options ranging from three course a la carte luncheons to fine dining, or why not sip champagne with friends in one of our perfectly situated Champagne bars.

The penultimate day of the Qatar Goodwood Festival, is all about the competitive handicaps and exciting sprinters in a flash of speed and colour.

The King George Qatar Stakes sees the world’s top sprinters do battle in a race made famous by superstar Battaash, last season, it was won by French challenger Suesa. The Unibet Golden Mile and the Group 3 Bonhams Thoroughbred Stakes makes for a memorable start to a long weekend.

Fashion fans get a chance to showcase sartorial style and floral finery with the popular L’Ormarins best-dressed accolade up for grabs away from the high-octane equine action.

It's a fitting finale to a fantastic week where the emphasis is on socialising. Whether strolling the lawns and enjoying an array of bars with friends and family or soaking up atmosphere and live music on course, it’s an enjoyable way to kick-start the weekend.

A highly-competitive card features one of the biggest handicaps of the flat racing calendar, the Unibet Stewards’ Cup. Referred to by many as the ‘cavalry charge’, thirty runners and riders dash down Goodwood’s homestraight in a race that will captivate racegoers in a glorious culmination to the weeks' proceedings.