Smartly dressed race-goers looked glamorous today as they headed into day two of Glorious Goodwood.
Among the well-heeled guests were Michael Owen and his equestrian daughter Gemma, who was sure to turn heads in a sparkling white outfit.
Gemma, 21, who rose to fame after starring on Love Island, is a keen dressage rider and would no doubt be delighted to watch the action on the West Sussex estate.
The influencer accompanied her mother Louise Bonsall, who opted for a white lace dress.
Meanwhile, Gemma accessorized the look with oversized black sunglasses, accentuated her height with gold stilettos and finished the look with a white handbag.
Louise also added gold embellishments before finishing the outfit with a sun hat.
Among the well-heeled guests were Michael Owen and his equestrian daughter Gemma, who was sure to turn heads in a sparkling white outfit.
Gemma, 21, who rose to fame after starring on Love Island, is a keen dressage rider and would no doubt be delighted to watch the action on the West Sussex estate.
The influencer matched her mother Louise Bonsall, who opted for a white lace dress
Crowds gather to watch the races at the Chichester meeting
Men out for a treat opted for mismatched summer suits and sailor hats to get through the day.
Gemma accessorized the look with oversized black sunglasses, accentuating her height with gold stilettos and completing the look with a white handbag.
Guests opted for seas of pink to make the most of the sunny weather in the southern city.
Staff members serve strawberries and cream to guests.
The well-heeled guests looked elegant in suits and dresses.
Meanwhile, Michael wore grey chinos with a purple shirt, tie and patterned blazer, for a perfectly summery, masculine look.
Other guests opted for brighter colors, including bold red dresses and statement headpieces.
One guest looked like she had just stepped off the Amalfi Coast in a white A-line dress with a bold yellow floral print, while her friend wore a multi-coloured skirt with a huge train.
The five-day meeting, a highlight of the racing calendar, offers well-heeled fans an excuse to dress in their finest for a day of action.
The famous racing event, which attracts guests from all over the country, is considered one of the most relaxed gatherings when it comes to dress code.
The Glorious Goodwood dress code celebrates “quintessential British style”, which can be anything from haute couture to a more relaxed look.
A race fan, but with a little girl on his shoulders to get the best view of the race.
Race day is great for the whole family and many guests enjoy the day.
The Lady in Red! Bright colors were popular with race-goers.
Orange, I’m glad to see you! Orange and white looks were popular
One guest looked like she had just stepped off the Amalfi Coast in a white A-line dress with a bold yellow floral print, while her friend wore a multi-coloured skirt with a huge train.
She got the monochrome message! One of the race participants looked stylish in black and white.
It’s brat summer! Others opted for the color of the month: neon green.
Feet up! Many race-goers enjoyed the sun with bottles of champagne
In particular, the festival’s website notes that the event is known for its linen suits, Panama hats and elegant dresses.
It has been a tough few years for the festival, which was due to welcome 5,000 race-goers through its gates on the final day of 2020, but the government scrapped those plans a day before it was due to go ahead due to the pandemic.
Goodwood managing director Adam Waterworth said at the time that the U-turn had cost the track a “six-figure sum” but the cost to racing was much, much higher.
“It’s cost us six figures, but it was never an exercise in making money, it was about proving we could get crowds back,” he said.
Ready for action! Other race participants looked ready for action in their navy uniforms.
Hats off! Oversized headdresses were popular with guests
Designer duo! Many luxury looks were on offer, including Givenchy bags
Black, white and orange everywhere! A mix of colors was on display
“The loss is huge in a year in which there are no more profits and the loss figure is increasing. The crowds are what we care about.
‘Between 70 and 80 percent of our income is directly due to people coming through the doors. It’s a huge relief because there was a little bit of light at the end of the tunnel after thinking that we had actually made it and that we would be drawing crowds again.’
Waterworth revealed to Sportsmail that the cancellation of the event actually cost Goodwood more than £250,000 and confirmed that the track lost millions by not having any racing fans at all for the entire season.
Goodwood held just 13 days of racing (six fewer than usual) in 2020 due to rescheduling and all were run without any paying punters.