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 1933 Group 2 5 furlongs (6 furlongs)
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 MYROBELLA Gordon Richards Fred Darling 3-8st 11lbs Lord Lonsdale 8/13 fav
2 CONCERTO Joe Childs Ossie Bell Sir Hugo Cunliffe-Owen 13/8
3 FLYING SPEAR II M Beary Boyd-Rochfort Mr William Woodward 33/1
4 APPLE TIME F Fox Walter Earl Mr R R Jeffrey 25/1
This race took place on Wednesday 26th July 1933 and was a subscription race for 3-y-o and above. It was valued at £1000 (equivalent to £130,000 in 2021). Over round 107%