It’s prized as one of the most beautiful racecourses in the world – and glamorous racegoers dressed to match their surroundings on day one of Goodwood.
Revellers looked elegant in a rainbow of colours and statement headgear as the sun shone down on the course in Chichester.
Floral prints, statement colours and vibrant outfits were the order of the day for many, while others looked effortlessly elegant in crisp white frocks.
The five-day Qatar Goodwood Festival, known as ‘Glorious Goodwood,’ is seen as one of the highlights of the British flat racing season, and runs from today until Saturday.
Each year, a handful of celebrities and A-listers who attend Goodwood are snapped donning unique ensembles.
Among the famous faces on day one of the event were Michael Owen and his former Love Island star daughter, Gemma, who both complemented each other’s outfits in blue.
Attendees often dress up, with each enclosure having different dress codes on what you can and cannot wear.
In the Richmond Enclosure, gentlemen are required to wear a jacket and tie.
Ready for the racing action! Racegoers arrive for day one of the Qatar Goodwood Festival at Goodwood Racecourse, Chichester
Strike a pose! Two glamorous attendees donned matching yellow ensembles for the event
Check her out! One woman arrived in a monochrome look for the sporting event
Meanwhile, the women are required to wear a garden party look, including a ‘floaty or floral dress, an elegant top and trouser/skirt combination that is suitable for England in summer’.Â
The enclosure is relatively exclusive and available only to members and their guests, meaning people from other areas cannot enter.
Goodwood also recommends attendees ‘leave their stiletto heels’ at home as the uneven ground can be ‘tricky to walk on’.
There is no formal dress code in the Gordon Enclosure, but guests are encouraged to don smart, elegant attire.
The Lennox Enclosure also has no formal dress code; instead, racegoers are simply told to ‘dress suited to an afternoon’s racing’.
The weather this year marks a dramatic shift from the rainfall that guests battled on Goodwood’s Ladies Day last year.
A bearable drizzle soon turned into a fully-blown torrential downpour and blustery gales, leaving racegoers scrambling for shelter on the racecourse.
Dressed to impress! Former Love Island star Gemma Owen looked elegant in navy
Former footballer Michael Owen attended the event alongside his daughter, Gemma
Nice in neutrals! Influencer Lydia Millen was among the arrivals on day one
Keeping cool! One woman carried a fan to help keep herself cool in the summer heat
Say cheese! Two friends posed for a selfie with a backdrop of the racecourse
Floral fashion! One woman opted for a summery patterned dress on day one of the event
Paint the town red! Racegoers arrived for day one of the Qatar Goodwood Festival donning matching shades
Looking smart! One attendee looked smart in a cream three-piece suit on Tuesday
Cheers! Attendees enjoyed the summer sunshine at Goodwood Racecourse
Ladies in red! Three friends arrived donning dresses in matching red shades and yellow fascinatorsÂ
Pink perfection! One woman smiled for the cameras by the racecourse
Flower power! One attendee looked every inch the glamorous attendee on Tuesday in her floral fascinator
Having a laugh! Racegoers held their beverages up while sharing a laugh
But it appears that there’ll be none of that this year, as the scorching summer continues in the UK, with temperatures expected to rise to 27C this week.Â
‘The Qatar Goodwood Festival stages an exciting line-up of races, set against the impressive backdrop of Goodwood Racecourse,’ the website reads.
‘Steeped in racing heritage, Qatar Goodwood Festival always attracts the very best equine athletes from the UK and around the world, and the top flagship races per day.’Â
Explaining the racing, it adds: ‘With no fewer than 13 Group contests and three ultra-competitive Group 1s, with the feature being the £1.5 million Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes, it is clear to see why Qatar Goodwood Festival is one of the undisputed highlights of the Flat racing season.’Â
In addition to the racing action, guests also enjoy ‘exquisite dining in the Secret Garden, to the curated street food collection from KERB and Goodwood’s complimentary Strawberries and Cream’.
