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 1919 Group 2 5 furlongs (6 furlongs)
Pos. Horse Jockey Age/weight Owner
1 CHIFFRE D'AMOUR B Carslake 3-8st 5lbs (Atty Persse) Lord Furness 5/1
2 LADY FARMER M Wing 3-8st 0lbs Mr Dixon 100/7
3 VERTIGO G Hulme 3-8st 0lbs Lord Rosebery 100/7
4 DIADEM S Donoghue 5-9st 11lb Lord D'Abernon 2/5 fav
5 SUN D'OR Vic Smyth 3-8st 3lbs Captain Cohn 100/7
This race took place on Wednesday 30th July 1919 and was a subscription race for 3-y-o and above. It was valued at £1000 (equivalent to £130,000 in 2021). Over round 106%