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 1955 Group 2 5 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 DEMOCRATIC Scobie Breasley Paddy Prendergast 3-9st 3lbs Mr F More O'Ferrall 11/10 fav
2 ROYAL PALM Willie Snaith Fred Armstrong Mr J Gerber 10/1
3 GINGER QUILL Doug Smith Paddy Prendergast Lord Dundonald 7/2
4 VILMORAY Charlie Smirke B Bullock Mr A Green 11/4
5 GREEN CRISPIN Eph Smith Kennett Mr E Hondy 50/1
This race took place on Wednesday 27th July 1955 and was a subscription race for 3-y-o and above. It was valued at £1000 (equivalent to £42,000 in 2021). Over round 107%