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 1982 Group 2 5 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 TINAS PET Lester Piggott Geoff Huffer 4-9st 0lbs Cheveley Park Stud 6/1
2 GOLDEN GREEN Pat Eddery James Bethell Mr J Allbritton 50/1
D-H PONCHIELLI Steve Cauthen Robert Armstrong Mr A Donaldson 33/1
D-H VAIGLY STAR Greville Starkey Michael Stoute Mr T Sellier 5/4 fav
5 CROFTHALL Tony Ives Whitaker Mrs B Nowicki 33/1
6 CHELLASTON PARK Tony Murray Bruce Hobbs Mrs C Smalley 11/2
7 FEARLESS LAD Edward Hide R D Peacock Mr G Soulsby 11/2
8 ROYAL HOBBIT Joanna Morgan S McGrath Mr S McGrath 10/1
9 SWEET MONDAY Philip Waldron Les Holt Mr J Redfern 11/1
10 MUMRUFFIN John Reid Houghton Mr Tim Holland-Martin 16/1
11 SANU Joe Mercer G Hunter Mr Ravi Tikkoo 33/1
12 HADITOS Ian Johnson Beeson Mrs A Beeson 33/1
This race took place on Thursday 29th July 1982 and was for 3-y-o and above. It was valued at £16,460 (equivalent to £47,000 in 2021). Over round 125%