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 1967 Group 2 5 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 RIGHT STRATH Joe Mercer Nightingall 6-8st 9lbs Mr A Allen 100/6
2 FLORESCENCE George Moore Fred Armstrong Mr J Mullion 5/2
3 FLYING BY Ron Hutchinson Gordon Smyth Mr J Wood 13/2
4 FALCON Lester Piggott Houghton Mr Charles Engelhard 2/1 fav
5 CLOSE CALL Scobie Breasley Corbett Mr M Bonsor 3/1
This race took place on Wednesday 26th July 1967 and was a subscription race for 3-y-o and above. It was valued at £1203 (equivalent to £24,000 in 2021). Over round 106%