King George Stakes

The King George Stakes, founded to celebrate the coronation of King George V, was first staged in 1911 over 6 furlongs for 3-year-olds and above. Initially it was classed as a Group 3, but it is now firmly established as a Group 2 over 5 furlongs, having been promoted in 2010, and is traditionally held on the fourth day of the Glorious Goodwood Festival.
Early history:- The inaugural running of the King George Stakes was on Wednesday 26th July 1911 when Mr J Joel’s Spanish Prince defeated Sunder and Mushroom.

King George Stakes 1913 Group 2 5 furlongs (6 furlongs)
Pos. Horse Jockey Age/weight Owner
1 HORNETS BEAUTY J H Martin 5-9st 3lbs (Leach) Sir W Cooke 4/1
2 CIGAR D Maher 5-9st 0lbs Mr Heybourn 3/1
3 SPANISH PRINCE F Wootton 6-9st 10lbs Mr J Joel 4/5 fav
4 HALBERD H Jelliss 4-8st 4lb Mr L Brassey 20/1
This race took place on Wednesday 30th July 1913 and was a subscription race for 3-y-o and above. It was valued at 1230 sovereigns (equivalent to £153,000 in 2021). Over round 105%