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South Wales Guardian
31-07-2025
- Climate
- South Wales Guardian
Day three of Goodwood hit by torrential rain
After the first two days took place in pleasant weather, the forecast always suggested conditions on day three could take a turn for the worse. The first race passed on good to firm ground, but as the runners gathered at the start for race two, the Markel Richmond Stakes, the storm clouds were gathering. Current conditions at Goodwood ⛈️☔️ — Molly Hunter (@mollhun) July 31, 2025 As Clive Cox's Coppull crossed the line in front, the heavens had opened and an almighty downpour ensued. It took no time at all for puddles to form in the paddock and clerk of the course Ed Arkell took the decision to call a temporary halt to proceedings. After a 20 minute dousing, the rain began to ease off and the meeting was allowed to get back under way. However, with lightning in the area the Gordon Stakes was started by flag, rather than stalls. There was also a delay to the feature Qatar Nassau Stakes with the course keen for the day's main attraction to begin via starting stalls, with Arkell telling ITV Racing: 'We've had 26mm in 20 minutes or so and we'll make a ground change and it will probably be heavy. 'We might have a delay to the Group One while they get the lightning out of the way so they can use the stalls with it being a Group One. It's very important for the integrity of the race but it's a decision for the stewards, the starters, the jockeys and myself. 'If we can possibly use starting stalls by holding a race up by five minutes or so that would be great. 'Your guess is as good as mine as to how much more rain is to come, there's some more about and we weren't forecast this, but I'm not sure the forecast is that reliable at the moment.'
Glasgow Times
31-07-2025
- Climate
- Glasgow Times
Day three of Goodwood hit by torrential rain
After the first two days took place in pleasant weather, the forecast always suggested conditions on day three could take a turn for the worse. The first race passed on good to firm ground, but as the runners gathered at the start for race two, the Markel Richmond Stakes, the storm clouds were gathering. Current conditions at Goodwood ⛈️☔️ — Molly Hunter (@mollhun) July 31, 2025 As Clive Cox's Coppull crossed the line in front, the heavens had opened and an almighty downpour ensued. It took no time at all for puddles to form in the paddock and clerk of the course Ed Arkell took the decision to call a temporary halt to proceedings. After a 20 minute dousing, the rain began to ease off and the meeting was allowed to get back under way. However, with lightning in the area the Gordon Stakes was started by flag, rather than stalls. There was also a delay to the feature Qatar Nassau Stakes with the course keen for the day's main attraction to begin via starting stalls, with Arkell telling ITV Racing: 'We've had 26mm in 20 minutes or so and we'll make a ground change and it will probably be heavy. Racegoers ducking for cover at Goodwood (Andrew Matthews/PA) 'We might have a delay to the Group One while they get the lightning out of the way so they can use the stalls with it being a Group One. It's very important for the integrity of the race but it's a decision for the stewards, the starters, the jockeys and myself. 'If we can possibly use starting stalls by holding a race up by five minutes or so that would be great. 'Your guess is as good as mine as to how much more rain is to come, there's some more about and we weren't forecast this, but I'm not sure the forecast is that reliable at the moment.'
Rhyl Journal
31-07-2025
- Climate
- Rhyl Journal
Day three of Goodwood hit by torrential rain
After the first two days took place in pleasant weather, the forecast always suggested conditions on day three could take a turn for the worse. The first race passed on good to firm ground, but as the runners gathered at the start for race two, the Markel Richmond Stakes, the storm clouds were gathering. Current conditions at Goodwood ⛈️☔️ — Molly Hunter (@mollhun) July 31, 2025 As Clive Cox's Coppull crossed the line in front, the heavens had opened and an almighty downpour ensued. It took no time at all for puddles to form in the paddock and clerk of the course Ed Arkell took the decision to call a temporary halt to proceedings. After a 20 minute dousing, the rain began to ease off and the meeting was allowed to get back under way. However, with lightning in the area the Gordon Stakes was started by flag, rather than stalls. There was also a delay to the feature Qatar Nassau Stakes with the course keen for the day's main attraction to begin via starting stalls, with Arkell telling ITV Racing: 'We've had 26mm in 20 minutes or so and we'll make a ground change and it will probably be heavy. 'We might have a delay to the Group One while they get the lightning out of the way so they can use the stalls with it being a Group One. It's very important for the integrity of the race but it's a decision for the stewards, the starters, the jockeys and myself. 'If we can possibly use starting stalls by holding a race up by five minutes or so that would be great. 'Your guess is as good as mine as to how much more rain is to come, there's some more about and we weren't forecast this, but I'm not sure the forecast is that reliable at the moment.'
The Herald Scotland
31-07-2025
- Climate
- The Herald Scotland
Day three of Goodwood hit by torrential rain
The first race passed on good to firm ground, but as the runners gathered at the start for race two, the Markel Richmond Stakes, the storm clouds were gathering. Current conditions at Goodwood ⛈️☔️ — Molly Hunter (@mollhun) July 31, 2025 As Clive Cox's Coppull crossed the line in front, the heavens had opened and an almighty downpour ensued. It took no time at all for puddles to form in the paddock and clerk of the course Ed Arkell took the decision to call a temporary halt to proceedings. After a 20 minute dousing, the rain began to ease off and the meeting was allowed to get back under way. However, with lightning in the area the Gordon Stakes was started by flag, rather than stalls.
North Wales Chronicle
31-07-2025
- Climate
- North Wales Chronicle
Day three of Goodwood hit by torrential rain
After the first two days took place in pleasant weather, the forecast always suggested conditions on day three could take a turn for the worse. The first race passed on good to firm ground, but as the runners gathered at the start for race two, the Markel Richmond Stakes, the storm clouds were gathering. Current conditions at Goodwood ⛈️☔️ — Molly Hunter (@mollhun) July 31, 2025 As Clive Cox's Coppull crossed the line in front, the heavens had opened and an almighty downpour ensued. It took no time at all for puddles to form in the paddock and clerk of the course Ed Arkell took the decision to call a temporary halt to proceedings. After a 20 minute dousing, the rain began to ease off and the meeting was allowed to get back under way. However, with lightning in the area the Gordon Stakes was started by flag, rather than stalls.
