6: ERA R5B REMUS WINS WOODCOTE TROPHY, 1998
The moment the union flag dropped to start the opening race of Goodwood’s modern era was the culmination of a dream for Lord March, 50 years after his grandfather hosted the first event in 1948. Ludovic Lindsay’s Woodcote Trophy victory with an immaculate drive in the ex-Bira ERA R5B, above, leading – left dormant on opening day when its engine ran a bearing in practice with future Goodwood commentator John Bolster driving – was fitting.
The gallant warhorse returned subsequently in period with Philip Fotheringham-Parker and Duncan Hamilton (1951), Bill Moss (1957-58) and then Ludo’s father The Hon Patrick Lindsay (who won in 1961, then raced 1962-65). After bagging six Revival golds in Lindsay
