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Inspiring Line-Up of Riders Announced for 2026 Markel Magnolia Cup at Goodwood Supporting Education Above All Foundation
DOHA, QATAR, April 23, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- An exceptional group of women from across the globe has been announced for the 2026 Markel Magnolia Cup,
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[{"type":"text","content":"Goodwood Racecourse announces 2026 Markel Magnolia Cup line-up supporting Education Above All Foundation. Photo by Kirsty Jayne Russell Zoey Schorsch is set to become the first American rider to take part in the prestigious Markel Magnolia Cup this summer during Qatar Goodwood Festival at Goodwood Racecourse. Trailblazing Australian racehorse trainer and horseracing presenter Charlotte Littlefield announced for the 2026 Markel Magnolia Cup. DOHA, QATAR, April 23, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- An exceptional group of women from across the globe has been announced for the 2026 Markel Magnolia Cup, one of the most anticipated highlights of the Qatar Goodwood Festival, presented by Visit Qatar at Goodwood Racecourse in West Sussex, United Kingdom. This year’s charity race will raise funds for the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global education foundation dedicated to expanding access to quality education and opportunities for vulnerable children and youth. Taking place on Ladies’ Day, Thursday 30 July 2026, the Markel Magnolia Cup will see 12 amateur riders charge down Goodwood’s iconic home straight, marking the culmination of months of rigorous preparation. Representing a diverse range of backgrounds, the riders have undergone intensive training, including early morning riding sessions, jockey fitness assessments, and professional evaluations at the British Racing School. This year’s line-up reflects resilience, determination, and purpose beyond the racetrack. Among the riders are a breast cancer survivor, a reconstructive microsurgeon supporting women post-cancer treatment, accomplished business leaders, a Riding A Dream Academy graduate, media personalities, and international participants, each bringing a unique and powerful story to the race. Since its launch in 2011, the Markel Magnolia Cup has raised over £3.5 million for children’s and women-focused charities, while championing greater inclusion and representation in horse racing. This year, proceeds will support the work of the Education Above All Foundation, which has helped provide access to quality education and employment opportunities for more than 18 million children and young people across 77 countries since its establishment in 2012 by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser. The Duke of Richmond said: “We are very much looking forward to supporting Education Ab...