The lineup of female amateur riders for the Markel Magnolia Cup has been revealed. This year's event will raise money for the Education Above All Foundation.Michael Owen's daughter, professional dressage rider and presenter Gemma Owen, will be among those competing in the annual charity race on the Sussex Downs and she will be joined by 11 others from a wide range of backgrounds.The race has raised more than £3.5 million since its launch in 2011 and the Duke of Richmond, chairman of the Goodwood estate, said, “We are very much looking forward to supporting Education Above All Foundation as the charity partner of this year's Markel Magnolia Cup.“Over the past 15 years, the Markel Magnolia Cup has become a powerful force for real and lasting change, championing women and raising more than £3.5 million for vital causes.“I am confident that the generosity of our partners, sponsors and racegoers, as well as the dedication and commitment of our riders, will allow us to deliver meaningful support to [the] Education Above All Foundation.“We wish this year's riders all the best in their training and look forward to seeing them race down Goodwood's home straight in July.”Other riders signed on for the race include: Real Housewives of Cheshire star and breast cancer survivor Nermina Pieters-Mekic, while Riding A Dream Academy graduate Ruth Inman will attempt to follow in the footsteps of former Magnolia Cup winner Khadijah Mellah who took home the trophy in 2019. Australian racehorse trainer and broadcaster Charlotte Littlefield is part of the race, as is American Zoey Schorsch, the first from the States to grace the Goodwood turf.The Press Association's Molly Hunter, a Goodwood regular, will ride in the race.Hunter said, “I've covered the race as a journalist for the past five years, now the shoe is on the other foot as I've taken on the challenge with some firm persuasion from my friends in the press room.“Prior to starting my training, I had very little experience riding racehorses, and had barely any experience in the gym, so it has been a steep but very rewarding learning curve.”This year's race down Goodwood's home straight will take place on Thursday, July 30, which is Ladies' Day during the track's showpiece summer meeting.The post 2026 Magnolia Cup Lineup Announced appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.