West sussex: The Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar wrapped up on Saturday, concluding five days of prestigious horse racing at the historic Goodwood Racecourse in West Sussex, the United Kingdom. According to Qatar News Agency, the final day saw Waardah, owned by Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum, trained by Owen Burrows, and ridden by Callum Rodriguez, win the Qatar Lillie Langtry Stakes (Fillies' and Mares' Group 2). Meanwhile, Jm Jungle, owned by Mps Racing Ltd and the Ayrshire Tradesmen, trained by J and S Quinn, and ridden by Jason Hart, claimed victory in the King George Qatar Stakes (Group 2). Held under exclusive Qatari sponsorship for the tenth consecutive year, the Festival is one of the highlights of the British flat racing season, taking place on a racecourse with a history spanning over two centuries. This venue continues to crown some of the greatest stars in horse racing. The Festival ran from July 29 to August 2, blending luxury, entertainment, and top-tier racing in an atmosphere that attracted a wide audience of equestrian and fashion enthusiasts from around the globe. This year's edition featured 13 graded races, including three Group 1 races, with a notable presence of purebred Qatari horses, underscoring Qatar's deep-rooted equestrian heritage.
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