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 1922 Group 2 5 furlongs (6 furlongs)
Pos. Horse Jockey Age/weight Owner
1 ROMAN BACHELOR Archibald 5-9st 7lbs (P P Gilpin) Mr Baring 7/1
2 LEIGHTON TOR J Brennan 3-8st 2lbs Mr Washington Singer 10/1
3 BLACK GOWN Gardner 4-9st 7lbs Captain G Davy 11/4
4 SICYON B Carslake 3-9st 0lbs Mr S Joel 100/30
5 LEMBACH Lister 3-8st 5lbs Mr G Moore 100/8
6 GOLDEN CORN S Donoghue 3-8st 2lbs Mr Field 2/1 fav
This race took place on Wednesday 26th July 1922 and was a subscription race for 3-y-o and above. It was valued at £1000 (equivalent to £130,000 in 2021). Over round 112%