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 1927 Group 2 5 furlongs (6 furlongs)
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 ENDOWMENT J Nolan Fred Darling 3-8st 2lbs Lord Lonsdale 7/2
2 NIPISIQUIT Dick Perryman Colledge Leader Lord Beaverbrook 100/8
3 NICE PROSPECT H Jelliss Charles Peck Mr J B Joel 100/8
4 HIGHBORN II H Beasley Ossie Bell Sir H Cunliffe-Owen 7/4 fav
5 PRIORY PARK B Carslake Charles Peck Mr J B Joel 11/4
6 DINGAAN'S DAY F Fox Reg Day Sir Abe Bailey 9/1
7 TOUREEN S Donoghue Cecil Boyd-Rochfort Lt-Colonel R B Charteris 9/1
This race took place on Wednesday 27th July 1927 and was a subscription race for 3-y-o and above. It was valued at £1000 (equivalent to £130,000 in 2021). Over round 120%