TV presenter and dressage rider Gemma Owen heads an inspirational line-up of women for this years Markel Magnolia Cup, a ladies-only charity race which will take place on Thursday 30 July during the Qatar Goodwood Festival.This years field includes an exceptional group of riders whose resilience extends well beyond the saddle. Among them are a breast cancer survivor, a microsurgeon specialising in reconstruction for women following cancer treatment, businesswomen, media personalities, a Riding A Dream Academy graduate and several international competitors. The women have undertaken months of dedicated training as preparation for race day, including many early mornings riding out, rigorous jockey fitness tests and assessments at the British Racing School.This year, the race will raise money for Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global education non-profit organisation. The foundation transforms the lives of children and young people affected by poverty, conflict and disaster through education and employment opportunities and has supported more than 18 million children and young people across 77 countries since it was established in 2012 by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser. The full line-up for this years Magnolia Cup.Full line-upThe jockeys in training for the 2026 Markel Magnolia Cup are:Alice Hawker Bloodstock assistant underwriter for Markel InternationalAraminta Reed Motorsport content creatorCharlotte Littlefield Australian racehorse trainer and broadcasterGemma Owen TV presenter and dressage riderIlona Wells Overcame hip replacement and double mastectomy, works in veterinary technologyImaan Rasul-Healer Works in racing industry in NewmarketJasmine Watts Construction loss adjuster in LondonJessicaChapplowFounder ofHeartificialIntelligence, Red Cross emergency responder, listed in Forbes 30 Under 30Joanna Bovis Reconstructive microsurgeon at The Royal Marsden HospitalMolly Hunter Sports and horseracing reporter at Press AssociationNermina Pieters-Mekic Real Housewives of Cheshirestar, recently overcome breast cancerRuth Inman Riding A Dream Academy graduateVictoria WangBloodstock agent based in Australia and ChinaZoey Schorsch Executive for Audrain Group and creative directorof ZDS Creativein USBryony Harris (reserve) Partnerships manager at Worcester Cricket Club and part-time rider for Dan SkeltonA powerful force for changeWe are very much looking forward to supporting Education Above All Foundation as the charity partner of this years Markel Magnolia Cup, said The Duke of Richmond. 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 Education Above All Foundation. We wish this years riders all the best in their training and look forward to seeing them race down Goodwoods home straight in July. Images Matt Alexander.More from Your HorseDoes your horse really need to wear a rug when its wet? Equine vet advisesThree things to consider when working towards a rounder outlineSpooky ride? Horses are only scared of two things, says Richard MaxwellThe post Gemma Owen heads Magnolia Cup entry list appeared first on Your Horse.