The British Racing School Fitness Test: How Hard Is It?

In order to qualify for The Magnolia Cup charity race at the Qatar Goodwood Festival Meeting this July, our 12 female riders must take a rigorous fitness test to assess their ability to ride and measure their endurance levels. British Racing School senior Jockey Coach Richard Perham shows us just how tough the test really is! Could you survive it?

In 1802 the 3rd Duke of Richmond introduced horseracing to Goodwood for the amusement of local army officers. Race week was so popular it was soon dubbed Glorious Goodwood and today the racecourse is renowned for being one of the most exciting – and is considered by many as the most beautiful – in the world.

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