33 photos from Wednesday’s Glorious Goodwood action – as rain arrives but Paddington shines
By Steve Bone
Published 2nd Aug 2023, 17:14 BST
The weather was anything but glorious, but the racing lived up to expectations on day two of the Qatar Goodwood Festival.
Paddington’s win in the £1m Qatar Sussex Stakes was the highlight on a day when the crowds, bot to mention the horses and jockeys, had to battle wind and rain to make the most of the action.
Here’s a round-up of the day’s action but on this page and those linked you can see pictures from Wednesday’s fixture – taken by Alan Crowhurst of Getty and by Clive Bennett.
Here is Tuesday’s gallery – and don’t miss this website on Thursday for a Goodwood Ladies’ Day picture special.
Here is Tuesday’s gallery – and don’t miss this website on Thursday for a Goodwood Ladies’ Day picture special.
9. CHICHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Racegoers cheer on their selection as they sit on a wet bench as rain falls during The Whispering Angel Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood Racecourse on August 02, 2023 in Chichester, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
CHICHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Racegoers cheer on their selection as they sit on a wet bench as rain falls during The Whispering Angel Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood Racecourse on August 02, 2023 in Chichester, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images):Images from a murky second day at Glorious Goodwood by Alan Crowhurst of Getty and Clive Bennett Photo: Alan Crowhurst:Alan Crohurst of Getty and Clive Bennett
10. CHICHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Off for food and drink at Goodwood Racecourse on August 02, 2023 in Chichester, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
CHICHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Off for food and drink at Goodwood Racecourse on August 02, 2023 in Chichester, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images):Images from a murky second day at Glorious Goodwood by Alan Crowhurst of Getty and Clive Bennett Photo: Alan Crowhurst:Alan Crohurst of Getty and Clive Bennett
11. CHICHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Jason Hart riding Big Evs (red) win The Jaeger-Lecoultre Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood Racecourse on August 02, 2023 in Chichester, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
CHICHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Jason Hart riding Big Evs (red) win The Jaeger-Lecoultre Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood Racecourse on August 02, 2023 in Chichester, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images):Images from a murky second day at Glorious Goodwood by Alan Crowhurst of Getty and Clive Bennett Photo: Alan Crowhurst:Alan Crohurst of Getty and Clive Bennett
12. CHICHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: A muddy Hector Crouch returns on a wet and muddy day at Goodwood Racecourse on August 02, 2023 in Chichester, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
CHICHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: A muddy Hector Crouch returns on a wet and muddy day at Goodwood Racecourse on August 02, 2023 in Chichester, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images):Images from a murky second day at Glorious Goodwood by Alan Crowhurst of Getty and Clive Bennett Photo: Alan Crowhurst:Alan Crohurst of Getty and Clive Bennett