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 1954 Group 2 5 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 FOUR OF SPADES Rae Johnstone Beeby 3-9st 3lbs Mr A Hawkins 100/30
2 KINGS EVIDENCE Eph Smith T Leader Mr H Joel 9/4
3 PRINCELY GIFT Willie Snaith Noel Murless Sir Victor Sassoon 13/8 fav
4 FAIRY FLAX Scobie Breasley Lawson Mr R S Clark 13/2
5 FLUORESCENT Doug Smith Day Mrs C Woodbridge 100/6
This race took place on Wednesday 28th July 1954 and was a subscription race for 3-y-o and above. It was valued at £750 (equivalent to £14,000 in 2021). Over round 112%