The World’s Most Beautiful Racecourse GLORIOUS GOODWOOD: 29 JULY – 2 AUGUST 2014. The racecourse is awash with colour. A vibrant sea of Panamas, Pimm’s and panache. The scene is set for the world’s greatest horses and jockeys to do battle as they strive for top honours at our iconic Festival meeting. Fashion, high society and horseracing all come together for five enthralling days in late July to early August.