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2026 Goodwood Cup Preview
The Goodwood Cup features on the opening day of the Glorious Goodwood festival, which takes place in late July or early August. The race has been a Group 1 since being upgraded in 2017.
It is open to runners aged three or older and is a real test of stamina over a two-mile trip. The race is the second leg of the Stayers' Triple Crown, the Ascot Gold Cup being the first leg, and then the Doncaster Cup being the final leg.
The 2019 success of Stradivarius meant the runner had won the race for the third year running; the only other runner to win the race three times was Double Trigger, although not consecutively. Stradivarius went on to win in 2020, also making it four successes on the bounce!
For sponsorship purposes, the 2026 renewal of the Goodwood Cup will hold the title of 'Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes'.
Goodwood Cup Information:
If you are interested in other predictions at Goodwood, then head over to the Goodwood tips page to see which runners are being supported by the OLBG racing tipsters and also compare those predictions to the runners that make the trend shortlist when added below. You may also be interested in other preview blogs that we have packed full of information. Head down to the Races Covered at Glorious Goodwood section for links to these.
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How competitive is the Goodwood Cup market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2024, when the race had an over-round of 110%. The race in 2006 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 130%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the Goodwood Cup, the over-round has been 118%, which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £118 which is bet.
Below you will find the 2026 Goodwood Cup Trends. See which patterns have occurred over the recent renewals that you may be able to use for the next renewal. We also have a section that looks at the Goodwood Cup Trend Analysis. With the field now finalised, we have the 2026 Goodwood Cup Runners & Shortlist, which is created using the listed trends.
These are the top three quickest-run Goodwood Cup races over the last 20 renewals:
- Kyprios (3:21.53) in 2024
- Yeats (3:21.55) in 2006
- Illustrious Blue (3:22.35) in 2010
Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? Over the past 20 renewals, if you had followed the winner of the Goodwood Cup next time out, then you would have backed a total of 8 winners. Backing all 20 runners who have been out since their win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of -3.27. Ahead of the 2026 Goodwood Cup, why not head over to the racing predictions for tips on other races today?
The runner that holds the record over the past 20 renewals for the slowest time in the race was set in the 2021 renewal when Trueshan from Alan King under the guidance of Hollie Doyle, won in a time of 3:37.05, whilst at the other end of the spectrum, Kyprios, trained by A P O'Brien and ridden by Ryan Moore set the quickest time of 3:21.53 in the 2024 renewal.
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Goodwood Cup Past Winners
Here are the Goodwood Cup past winners for the last 10 renewals. Each row details the race year, the winning horse, and the horse's age & weight. Also detailed is the stall from which the horse came and the total number of runners in the race. The horse's trainer and the jockey at the time of winning the Goodwood Cup are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
| Year | Horse (Drawn) | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 3:27.96 | Scandinavia (USA) 3yo 8-12 (5 of 8) 4/1 | Wayne Lordan A P O'Brien (IRE) |
| 2024 3:21.53 | Kyprios (IRE) 6yo 9-12 (1 of 6) 8/13F | Ryan Moore A P O'Brien (IRE) |
| 2023 3:33.65 | Quickthorn (GB) 6yo 9-11 (4 of 11) 16/1 | Tom Marquand Hughie Morrison (GB) |
| 2022 3:26.84 | Kyprios (IRE) 4yo 9-11 (8 of 9) 6/4F | Ryan Moore A P O'Brien (IRE) |
| 2021 3:37.05 | Trueshan (FR) 5yo 9-9 (2 of 8) 6/5F | Hollie Doyle Alan King (GB) |
| 2020 3:35.07 | Stradivarius (IRE) 6yo 9-9 (7 of 7) 4/7F | Frankie Dettori John Gosden (GB) |
| 2019 3:29.11 | Stradivarius (IRE) 5yo 9-9 (2 of 8) 4/5F | Frankie Dettori John Gosden (GB) |
| 2018 3:30.56 | Stradivarius (IRE) 4yo 9-9 (6 of 7) 4/5F | Andrea Atzeni John Gosden (GB) |
| 2017 3:25.47 | Stradivarius (IRE) 3yo 8-8 (5 of 14) 6/1 | Andrea Atzeni John Gosden (GB) |
| 2016 3:24.93 | Big Orange (GB) 5yo 9-8 (9 of 14) 11/4F | Jamie Spencer Michael Bell (GB) |
Where have the winning runners come from?
Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the Goodwood Cup have been based:
- GB: 14 winners with an additional 33 placings from 176 runners
- IRE: 6 winners with an additional 3 placings from 30 runners
- GER: 0 winners with an additional 1 placing from 1 runner
- FR: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 1 runner
2025 Goodwood Cup Replay
Goodwood Cup Trainer Statistics
The leading trainer in the Goodwood Cup over the last 20 renewals is A P O'Brien, who has won the race five times, with those five winners coming from Yeats (2006 & 2008), Kyprios (2022 & 2024) and Scandinavia (2025).
Here are the Goodwood Cup trainer statistics over the last 20 renewals for trainers who have entries in the 2026 renewal; those not listed have not had a runner. (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Trainer | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| A P O'Brien | 20-5-7 | -7.44 | -8.82 |
| John & Thady Gosden | 7-0-3 | -7.00 | -3.96 |
| Ralph Beckett | 3-0-0 | -3.00 | -3.00 |
| Roger Varian | 1-0-0 | -1.00 | -1.00 |
Goodwood Cup Jockey Statistics
The leading jockey in the Goodwood Cup over the last 20 renewals is Ryan Moore, who has won the race three times, with those three winners coming from Allegretto (2007) and Kyprios (2022 & 2024). There is one jockey who has not had the best of times in the Goodwood Cup; James Doyle has ridden 10 runners in the race without recording any wins.
Here are the Goodwood Cup jockey statistics over the last 20 renewals for jockeys who have rides in the 2026 renewal; those not listed have not had a runner. (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Jockey | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Moore (Scandinavia) | 16-3-6 | -2.88 | -4.29 |
| Wayne Lordan (Illinois) | 3-1-1 | +2.00 | +0.40 |
| James Doyle (French Master) | 10-0-1 | -10.00 | -9.20 |
| Oisin Murphy (Lazy Griff) | 7-0-2 | -7.00 | -4.80 |
| William Buick (Trawlerman) | 6-0-1 | -6.00 | -4.40 |
2026 Goodwood Cup Trends
Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): 1, 5, 1, 1, PU, 1, 1, 8, 8, 2, 1, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 6, 1, 2
The percentage shown is the proportion of runners who fell under that factor. High percentages are less appealing than lower ones, as you would expect them to do well.
- 20 / 20 (61%) - Break of 19 - 82 days (Last Place)
- 20 / 20 (62%) - No bigger than 16/1
- 20 / 20 (63%) - Not in a Cl2-6 (Last Win)
- 20 / 20 (63%) - Had 1 - 2 placings (90 Days)
- 20 / 20 (69%) - Within the first 7 of the market
- 20 / 20 (71%) - Placed within last 2 starts
- 20 / 20 (75%) - Furthest Won 1m4½f - 2m4f
- 20 / 20 (75%) - In a field of 5 - 13 (Last Win)
- 20 / 20 (76%) - Highest Placed is not LST/Cl2-5
- 20 / 20 (83%) - Furthest Placed 1m5f - 2m4f
- 20 / 20 (86%) - Carried 113 - 133lbs (Last Win)
- 20 / 20 (89%) - No bigger than 33/1 (Career Place)
- 19 / 20 (40%) - Achieved an RPR of 114+ (Last 3)
- 19 / 20 (87%) - No older than a 7yo
- 17 / 20 (37%) - Beaten no more -¾ (LTO)
Remember to use the trends listed above, along with the Goodwood racing predictions, to see if you can find the winner of the Goodwood Cup. Did you know that we have an OLBG Betting School section on OLBG? It is a place to help you improve your betting experience with articles covering numerous topics.
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2026 Goodwood Cup Runners & Shortlist
Goodwood will host the 2026 renewal of the Goodwood Cup, which will be run at 3:35 pm on Tuesday, 28th July 2026, and these are the runners who perform best based on the trends, along with the trainer, jockey and their record in the race (Runs-Wins-Places Win LSP / EW LSP):
- 15/15 Scandinavia (1/1)
- A P O'Brien (20-5-7 -7.44 / -8.82)
- Ryan Moore (16-3-6 -2.88 / -4.29)
Others: Rahiebb (14/15), Trawlerman (13/15), Lazy Griff (12/15), Miss Alpilles (10/15), Amiloc (10/15), Illinois (10/15) and French Master (10/15).
*Trainer & Jockey numbers are Runs-Wins-Places Win LSP / EW LSP, Runners, Odds and Trends Passed/Failed correct at the time of posting (11:54 am Sunday 26th July 2026); if no odds were available at the time of posting, then forecasted odds are used.
Scandinavia won the Ascot Gold Cup last time out, and 10 previous winners of that race from 19 runners went on to win next time out; backing them all would have returned an LSP of -2.20.
Goodwood Cup Trend Analysis
✅ The trend factor, which has produced 10+ winners and shows the best LSP, an LSP of +9.98, is when the runner's last win was 1 start ago.
❌ The worst-performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when runners had 0 places in the past 90 days; when backing these, the trend shows a record of 0-63.
Here are the most recent winning draws, along with the further placings in brackets:
- 2025: Winner in 5 (8,3) [8 Runners]
- 2024: Winner in 1 (3) [6 Runners]
- 2023: Winner in 4 (6,11) [11 Runners]
- 2022: Winner in 8 (7,4) [9 Runners]
- 2021: Winner in 2 (5,9) [8 Runners]
The course which has produced the most winners of the Goodwood Cup is Ascot; there have been a total of 11 winners of this race who ran at Ascot last time out. The next best course, which has produced the second most winners, is Newmarket (July); there have been a total of 5 winners of this race who ran at Newmarket (July) last time out.
The race is open to both sexes, with male runners having produced a total of 19 winners from a total of 201 runners, while female runners have produced 1 winner from a total of 7 runners.
Looking over the past renewals, these are the stallions whose offspring have produced multiple winners of the Goodwood Cup:
- Sea The Stars (4 Wins)
- Galileo (3 Wins)
- Sadlers Wells (3 Wins)
- Duke Of Marmalade (2 Wins)
- Halling (2 Wins)
These are the stallions whose offspring have not produced a winner of the Goodwood Cup despite multiple attempts:
- Montjeu (0 Wins from 12 runners)
- Dubawi (0 Wins from 9 runners)
- Mastercraftsman (0 Wins from 5 runners)
Looking at the winning odds over the last 20 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Quickthorn in 2023, winning for Hughie Morrison at odds of 16/1 under the guidance of Tom Marquand. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 20 renewals, there have been 12 winning favourites in the race. Before placing your bet on the 2026 Goodwood Cup, head over to see which runners the best racing tipsters are tipping today.
Route to the Goodwood Cup
Many trainers target races as preparation for the Goodwood Cup. These are the races which the recent winners ran in before coming here:
| Info | Last Race |
|---|---|
| 2025 - Scandinavia Newmarket (July) - 1st of 5 (11/8) | Bahrain Trophy Stakes |
| 2024 - Kyprios Ascot - 1st of 9 (11/10) | Ascot Gold Cup |
| 2023 - Quickthorn York - 1st of 6 (7/4) | Sky Bet Race To The Ebor Grand Cup Stakes |
| 2022 - Kyprios Ascot - 1st of 9 (13/8) | Ascot Gold Cup |
| 2021 - Trueshan Newcastle (AW) - 6th of 20 (5/2) | Northumberland Plate |
| 2020 - Stradivarius Ascot - 1st of 8 (4/5) | Ascot Gold Cup |
| 2019 - Stradivarius Ascot - 1st of 11 (1/1) | Ascot Gold Cup |
| 2018 - Stradivarius Ascot - 1st of 9 (7/4) | Ascot Gold Cup |
| 2017 - Stradivarius Ascot - 1st of 13 (11/2) | Queen's Vase |
| 2016 - Big Orange Newmarket (July) - 1st of 7 (8/1) | Princess of Wales's Stakes |
Races Covered at Glorious Goodwood
Here is the schedule for the five-day Glorious Goodwood festival for races which we cover with blogs. Each race will be linked to the race blog, and details of last year's winner are in the table below.
Tuesday at Glorious Goodwood
Part of the British Champion Series, the Goodwood Cup is the highlight on the opening day, a marathon over two miles where stamina is key.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Cup Handicap | Westridge (FR) 4yo - 6/1 | John & Thady Gosden Billy Loughnane |
| Vintage Stakes | Zavateri (IRE) 2yo - 8/1 | Eve Johnson Houghton Charles Bishop |
| Lennox Stakes | Witness Stand (GB) 4yo - 25/1 | Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole Hollie Doyle |
| Goodwood Cup | Scandinavia (USA) 3yo - 4/1 | A P O'Brien Wayne Lordan |
Wednesday at Glorious Goodwood
Run over a mile, the Sussex Stakes is the main race on the second day; this Group 1 is also part of the British Champion Series.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Tree Stakes | Saqqara Sands (GB) 3yo - 16/1 | Ralph Beckett Rossa Ryan |
| Molecomb Stakes | Lady Iman (IRE) 2yo - 11/8 | G M Lyons Ryan Moore |
| Sussex Stakes | Qirat (GB) 4yo - 150/1 | Ralph Beckett Richard Kingscote |
Thursday at Glorious Goodwood
The Group 1 Nassau Stakes is the highlight on Thursday, contested over 1m2f and restricted to only fillies and mares, the race is part of the British Champion Series.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Kincsem Handicap | Best Secret (FR) 3yo - 7/2 | S Wattel James Doyle |
| Richmond Stakes | Coppull (GB) 2yo - 5/1 | Clive Cox David Probert |
| Gordon Stakes | Merchant (IRE) 3yo - 6/5 | William Haggas Tom Marquand |
| Nassau Stakes | Whirl (IRE) 3yo - 6/5 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
Friday at Glorious Goodwood
Friday features a couple of decent handicaps, with the Goodwood Handicap a stamina-testing race and the Golden Mile, which is a heritage handicap. The highlight of the day is the King George Stakes, a sprint run over five furlongs.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwood Handicap | Kyle Of Lochalsh (GB) 5yo - 5/1 | Hughie Morrison Oisin Murphy |
| Thoroughbred Stakes | Seagulls Eleven (IRE) 3yo - 11/4 | Hugo Palmer Oisin Murphy |
| Golden Mile Handicap | Rhoscolyn (GB) 7yo - 11/2 | David O'Meara Daniel Tudhope |
| King George Stakes | Jm Jungle (IRE) 5yo - 14/1 | John & Sean Quinn Jason Hart |
Saturday at Glorious Goodwood
Saturday is the day of one of the biggest handicaps on the flat, the Stewards Cup, 20+ runners over six furlongs compete in this heritage handicap.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Glorious Stakes | Al Aasy (IRE) 8yo - 13/8 | William Haggas Jim Crowley |
| Summer Handicap | Sam Hawkens (IRE) 4yo - 4/1 | William Haggas Tom Marquand |
| Lillie Langtry Stakes | Waardah (IRE) 3yo - 7/2 | Owen Burrows Callum Rodriguez |
| Stewards Cup | Two Tribes (GB) 4yo - 11/2 | Richard Spencer David Egan |
Article Contributor Information
We are fortunate to have an excellent team of specialists and experts at OLBG. Contributing to the creation and maintenance of this Goodwood Cup Preview are Andy and James. They both work on the Horse Racing Tips team, overseeing the tipsters and managing the tip settlement, while also creating and managing all the horse racing event previews for Flat racing.
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