Goodwood Racecourse have announced a renewal of their multi-year partnership with Qatar to commence in 2025.
The existing sponsorship with Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club has been a hugely successful 10-year partnership that commenced in 2015. It remains the biggest single sponsorship deal in British Horseracing and has enabled the Qatar Goodwood Festival to become one of the most prestigious meetings in the world.
The new partnership marks a transition in the sponsorship from the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club to Visit Qatar being the title sponsor of the meeting, which includes the feature race on each day of the world-famous five-day festival.
This partnership will preserve the legacy of the Qatar International Stakes, a race for purebred Arabian horses, which was established during the first edition of the Qatar Goodwood Festival and serves as the first leg of the Doha Triple Crown.
As a result of the new partnership, the Qatar Goodwood Festival will continue and build on its position as one of the undisputed highlights of the British Flat racing season.
The Duke of Richmond, Chairman of Goodwood Racecourse, said: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club for their enormous contribution to the Qatar Goodwood Festival and to British Horseracing. We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Visit Qatar and we are very much looking forward to working with them to continue to take our iconic raceweek to a new level.”
His Excellency Mr. Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, Chair of Board of Directors of Visit Qatar, said: "Building on the legacy of the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club, we are pleased to announce the renewal of a multi-year partnership with Goodwood Racecourse. This milestone reflects our dedication to continue showcasing Qatar's vibrant culture and distinctive offerings to a global audience. We look forward to the opportunities this partnership will bring, further solidifying Qatar's positioning in the international sporting world.”