Forget Ascot. It's all about Goodwood Races' Three Friday Nights events

While the general public may be more inclined to think of Royal Ascot when the topic of horse racing is brought up, Goodwood Races are just as popular, if not more so, for equine fans.

Located in Chichester, West Sussex, the backdrop is unbelievably stunning. The right handed flat racing track with six straight furlongs, uphill for the first and downhill thereafter, make it quite a complex and interesting race for everyone to watch.

Then as if the excitement of horses set to thunder around the course isn’t enough, Goodwood has taken it one step further with the Three Friday Nights.

Once the thrill of the races is over, which take place from 6pm and finish with a final set off at 9pm, the Parade Ring is then turned into a spectacular dance floor where party goers can watch the sunset transform into a fabulous laser show beneath the stars.

Perhaps the most popular evening will be the first of the Friday nights, which are starting on May 31st with the East London group that's rocked music charts, Rudimental. Unfortunately, but not surprisingly, tickets for the Richmond enclosure have already sold out. But for those who are still keen to be a part of what is set to be an amazing night there are limited tickets left for the Gordon Enclosure.

Considering more than 10,000 people will appear at this event, for just £25 a ticket, you really don’t want to miss out!

The second of the Friday Nights will be running on June 14th and this night will see the return of one half of Groove Armada, with Andy Cato taking over the DJ set for the evening.

The final Friday Night is to take place on the 21st June and this time Trevor Nelson from Radio One will be taking control of the music.

As if all of this isn’t already good enough, Richmond is the only formal enclosure, similar to Ascot, where men are expected to be wearing suits and women are encouraged to wear hats. If you're anywhere else you're still able to wear a slightly dressier outfits, but with a slightly more chic and summery feel than Royal Ascot. Meaning that yes ladies, you still have the perfect excuse to find a pretty outfit (because you know you love it!) for you, your friends and your partner. The general mood is slightly more laid back so you don’t have to go too far out of your comfort zone!

Simply writing about the event has concreted my excitement that I'll be attending on the first of the Three Friday Night events. Honestly, with the combination of horse racing, the excitement of betting, the amazing DJs that are set to make an appearance AND a laser show beneath the stars I don’t know how anyone else will resist buying a ticket for themselves!

If you want to get your hands on tickets, click here, and I'll see you there! (Mine's a Pimms and lemonade.)