54 great photos as Three Friday Nights kicks off at Goodwood

A large crowd packed into the racecourse for a sunny evening of racing featuring apprentice jockeys, which was the precursor for a DJ set by Sub Focys.

It was Goodwood’sannual fixture for apprentice riders only – and there was a poignant note to proceedings when one race was staged inmemory of young jockey Tommie Jakes, who died last year aged just 19.

Tommie’s parents were there to watch the race and present the prizes afterwards.

On the track there were wins for Oman, Matilda Joslyngage, Land of Magic, Miss Lady Grace, Silca Bay and Salamanca City.

After racing the crowd made their way to the parade ring ahead of the night’s 90-minute set by Sub Focus, one of three top dance music names booked for this year’s series.

The series continues on the next two Fridays – June 12 and 19 – with evening racing followed by appearances by Riordan (this week) DJ Luck and MC Neat (June 19).

See pictures from the 3FN opener on this page and those linked – you may even spot yourself if you were there. If you’re on the Observer app they’re all on the single page. We’ll add more pictures to this gallery when we get them.