DOHA: The Goodwood Racecourse saw the conclusion of the Qatar Goodwood Festival, which was held under Qatari sponsorship for tenth time. Over five days, the 2024 edition saw 38 races and the final day was marked by a remarkable increase of spectators. As usual, since the initial edition sponsored by QREC in 2015, the Festival has been a success in the full sense of the word.
Excellence was there in every single detail, whether in terms of organisation, quality racing and attendance of race-goers. The presence of QREC delegation before and throughout the days of the Festival underlined the commitment of the QREC management to the success of the annual Festival. Qatar’s excellence was not limited to organisation and sponsorship.
As usual, it has been associated with a victory on the highest level with the Al Shaqab Racing-owned Al Ghadeer landing the Gr1 PA Qatar International Stakes for the second straight year for himself and for the sixth year in a row for Qatar; a feat re-confirming Qatar as a world’s pioneer in Arabian horse racing. It was also a first successful step by the champion horse towards retaining his legendary title as the champion of the Doha Triple Crown, which he landed in February this year. No wonder, all eyes will be on Al Ghadeer at ParisLongchamp in the Qatar Arabian World Cup and then at Al Rayyan in the H H The Amir Sword Festival where he will undoubtedly seek to emerge victorious and keep his title as the champion of the Doha Triple Crown for the.