2002 was a very special year for Goodwood Racecourse as they celebrate 200 glorious years racing and entertainment. Horseracing was started by the third Duke of Richmond in 1802. Goodwood continues to stage twenty one days of racing in the sporting calendar as well as being a firm diary date in the English summer season. One of the most enjoyable weeks in racing on the calendar is the five-day "Glorious Goodwood" meeting. Top class action is featured on all five days with races over the full range of distances and attracting all the top British jockeys, owners and trainers as well as overseas competition. Fashion cognoscenti rub shoulders with celebrities from sport, stage and screen on the Richmond Enclosure green lawns. During Glorious Goodwood July 29 - 31 2004 there is the The William Hill Mile. Also are the Goodwood Cup, the Vodafone Stewards Cup and the Sussex Stakes. Family Sundays feature free gifts, ice-cream and entertainment for the under 17's. By Car: The racecourse is five miles from Chichester off the A27. By Train:Chichester Station is on the line from London Victoria, and there is a good bus service to the course on racedays. Disabled FacilitiesAward-winning special lifts and disabled viewing platforms are a feature and free car parking. Children's FacilitiesAn excellent children's playground keeps the little ones amused and a crèche is available in the Gordon Enclosure on race days in July and August. Goodwood Racecourse Goodwood West Sussex PO18 0PS Email: racing@goodwood.co.uk Website: www.goodwood.co.uk | 
