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 1921 Group 2 5 furlongs (6 furlongs)
Pos. Horse Jockey Age/weight Owner
1 TETRATEMA B Carslake 4-10st 1lbs (Atty Persse) Major D McCalmont 8/15 fav
2 ORPHEUS Gray 4-10st 1lbs Sir H Cunliffe-Owen 9/2
3 OXENDON S Donoghue 3-7st 11lbs Mr C Bower Ismay 20/1
4 BLACK GOWN E Gardner 3-9st 0lbs Captain G Davy 5/1
This race took place on Wednesday 27th July 1921 and was a subscription race for 3-y-o and above. It was valued at £1000 (equivalent to £130,000 in 2021). Over round 105%