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 1930 Group 2 5 furlongs (6 furlongs)
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 STINGO C Ray P Lowe 3-9st 0lbs Mr Gant 5/2
2 COSTAKI PASHA M Beary R Dawson HH Aga Khan 7/1
3 POOR LAD Harry Wragg Ossie Bell Sir Hugo Cunliffe-Owen 100/8
4 TAG END B Carslake Charles Peck Mr J B Joel 9/2
5 FAIR ISLE T Weston Frank Butters Lord Derby 2/1 fav
6 GRACE DALRYMPLE F Fox Fred Darling Mr J A Dewar 13/2
This race took place on Wednesday 30th July 1930 and was a subscription race for 3-y-o and above. It was valued at £1000 (equivalent to £130,000 in 2021). Over round 114%