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 1931 Group 2 5 furlongs (6 furlongs)
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 STINGO C Ray P Lowe 4-9st 1lbs Mr Gant 2/5 fav
2 POLVERAJA Harry Wragg Walter Nightingall Mr Hailey 10/1
3 TURTLE SOUP M Beary R Dawson HH Aga Khan 5/1
4 COLDSTREAM Gordon Richards Hogg Lord Glanely 8/1
This race took place on Wednesday 29th July 1931 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%