Glorious Goodwood 2026 Day 1 Preview: Expert Tips, Best Bets and Winning Double
One of the highlights of the British flat racing calendar gets underway on Tuesday as Glorious Goodwood returns with a spectacular afternoon of world-class racing. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Sussex Downs, the opening day features competitive handicaps, quality Group contests and the prestigious Goodwood Cup, ensuring there is no shortage of betting opportunities.
The opening card attracts some of the biggest names in racing, with leading trainers, jockeys and high-class performers all looking to make a winning start to the festival. While several favourites look difficult to oppose, Goodwood’s unique undulating track often rewards horses that are suited to the course, making value selections well worth considering.
The feature race of the day is the Group 1 Goodwood Cup, where Scandinavia bids to continue his outstanding winning run and further cement his place among the staying elite.
Below are our best bets for the opening day of Glorious Goodwood.
Glorious Goodwood Day 1 Tips (Tuesday, 28 July)
2:50 – Yabher – 9.00
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Trainer: William Haggas
3:25 – Al Hudaiba – 2.85
Jockey: William Buick
Trainer: Charlie Appleby
4:00 – Lake Forest – 2.40
Jockey: Cieren Fallon
Trainer: William Haggas
4:35 – Scandinavia – 1.90 ⭐ Best Bet
Jockey: Ryan Moore
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien
5:10 – Seven Questions – 10.50
Jockey: Jamie Spencer
Trainer: Robert Cowell
5:45 – Launch Sequence – 2.80 ⭐ Next Best
Jockey: James Doyle
Trainer: Karl Burke
6:20 – Wid – 8.00
Jockey: Edward Greatrex
Trainer: Ralph Beckett
6:55 – Bintaryana – 6.50
Jockey: Luke Morris
Trainer: William Knight
Worldy’s Win Double
🔥 Scandinavia & Launch Sequence – 8.00
Back our featured double on the opening day of Glorious Goodwood and cheer home two of the strongest fancies on the card.
Good luck, and enjoy an outstanding first day of racing from Goodwood!
