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 1941 Group 2 5 furlongs (6 furlongs)
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 ANTECEDENT Eph Smith Jack Jarvis 6-9st 5lbs Mr Blackwell 6/1
2 CHANDA R Lacey Harvey Leader Major Walker 15/8
3 MICKEY THE GREEK M Beary H Leach Mr Frieze 11/8 fav
4 TETRABAR W Stephenson Russell Mr A N Other 50/1
5 SUN LORE Cliff Richards Lawson Mr A N Other 7/1
This race took place on Thursday 31st July 1941 at Newmarket due to the Second World War and was a subscription race for 3-y-o and above. It was valued at £1000 (equivalent to £130,000 in 2021). Over round 104%