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 1957 Group 2 5 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 REFINED Doug Smith Paddy Prendergast 3-8st 0lbs Lady M Van Cutsem 5/2
2 GRATITUDE Willie Snaith Cottrill Major Lionel Holliday 5/2
3 ENNIS W H Carr Walter Nightingall Mr C Harper 9/4 fav
4 DENTIVATE Scobie Breasley Walter Nightingall Mr P Winstone 7/2
This race took place on Wednesday 31st July 1957 and was a subscription race for 3-y-o and above. It was valued at £1055 (equivalent to £27,000 in 2021). Over round 108%