THERE can be no doubt that the quality of racing at Goodwood’s Qatar Festival is excellent, and in terms of its setting, it remains a contender for most picturesque racecourse in the world, but that doesn’t mean it is a universal success, and a number of aspects of its offering came in for criticism again this week.

The most jarring issue at the time of writing is the timekeeping, and this has become a major issue now that Racing TV is responsible for showcasing both Galway and Goodwood, and the way the races were presented on Thursday, through no fault of the broadcaster, was an absolute shambles which made enjoying the key races almost impossible for viewers.