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The Markel Magnolia Cup
The most prestigious all women's charity race run in the UK
Applications to ride in 2024 are closed, however, we are delighted to announce that you can now apply for the 2025 Markel Magnolia Cup.
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My Sisters’ House are the official charity for the 13th running of the Markel Magnolia Cup in 2024. The Charity race, where 12 inspirational women line up to race down Goodwood Racecourse’s home straight, will take place on Ladies Day, Thursday 1 August at the Qatar Goodwood Festival.
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The opening race on Thursday of Qatar Goodwood Festival
This renowned charity event sees riders who are the leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
Each year riders are selected to take part from all walks of life, none are professional jockeys - but their resilience and determination has helped change the perceptions of women in sport.
Celebrating our 2024 riders
- Aamilah Aswat - Riding a Dream Academy Graduate
- Amy Moring – Entrepreneur and Founder of Food Brand, Hunter & Gather
- Rebecca Haryett – Lead Pysiotherapist in the British Army
- Ellen Barber – International Heptathlete
- Eleanor Franchitti – Global Head of Business Development at Caxton Associates and wife of former racing driver Dario Franchitti
- Harriet Hemmings - Rural Chartered Surveyor
- Joanna Jenson – Entrepreneur and Founder of Family Skincare brand, Childs Farm
- Lady Katherine Lindsay – Property and Projects Manager for David Ross and Survivor of Congenital Abnormality
- Lauren Price – Social Media at ITV Racing & World Horse Racing
- Lizzie Jelfs – Leading Australian Racing Presenter
- Matilda Butcher - Performance Marketing at Harrods
- Sophie Pumfrett - Successful Model
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Markel’s new three-year Magnolia Cup partnership
Exclusive ownership and naming rights of the prestigious horse race on day four will be held by Markel through to 2023.
As an official partner of the Qatar Goodwood Festival, Markel, the global insurer, aims to raise awareness of its commitment to creating a more diverse and inclusive organisation and build upon its long-standing promise to support the communities it serves.
Donating to My Sisters' House
Founded in 2014, My Sisters’ House is a West Sussex women’s centre. They support any self-identifying woman to improve their welfare and wellbeing, reducing their risk of domestic abuse and supporting recovery. Operating across two hubs, located in the Arun District and Chichester, a presence in the communities, allows My Sisters’ House to help women reach their goals for future employment, education, or training through the Thrive Employability programme.
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Enjoy highlights from the 2022 Magnolia Cup.
In 2021 a phenomenal new fundraising milestone was reached when £230,000 was raised for UK charity Smart Works.
Interview with O'Meara Rusike who took part in the 2022 Magnolia Cup.
Watch the interview with Fiona Litchfield, rider in the Magnolia Cup in 2021.
We chat with Olivia Kimber, who rode in the 2021 Magnolia Cup.
There's lot of preparation needed to take part in the Magnolia Cup.
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A close race between Thea Gosden-Hood & Candida Crawford in the 2021 Magnolia Cup.
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The Duke of Richmond with the 2021 Magnolia Cup riders.
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'Glorious' at a glance
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Day One - Tue 30 July
The start of Qatar Goodwood Festival week
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Day Two - Wed 31 July
The 'Duel of the Downs' takes centre stage
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Day three - Thu 1 August
Ladies' Day is the place to be and be seen
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Day Four - Fri 2 August
Memorable races including The Group 2 King George Qatar Stakes
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Day Five - Sat 3 August
A fitting finale with the Coral Stewards' Cup
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Horse Sponsors of 2024 Magnolia Cup
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