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 1989 Group 3 5 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 STATOBLEST Ray Cochrane Luca Cumani 3-8st 8lbs Richard L Duchossois 11/1
2 PRINCESS ATHENA Willie Carson David Elsworth Mr Ray Richards 8/1
3 CAROLS TREASURE Paul Cook John Hills Mrs Carol Lane 11/2
4 SILVER FLING John Matthias Ian Balding George Strawbridge 5/1
5 WHIPPET G Dubroeucq John Hammond Mr A J Richards 16/1
6 NABEEL DANCER Pat Eddery Alec Scott Maktoum Al Maktoum 7/2 fav
7 WONDER DANCER Steve Cauthen Alan Bailey Thomas S Liang 10/1
8 YOUNG HAL John Reid Peter Walwyn Mrs Roger Waters 25/1
9 SUPERPOWER Tony Ives Bill O'Gorman Mrs P Yong 12/1
10 TEEMING SHORE George Duffield Sir Mark Prescott Mr T J Rooney 12/1
11 CLARENTIA Tony McGlone Mark Usher Mrs Nicolas Kairis 100/1
12 EVER SHARP Walter Swinburn L G Cottrell Mrs E F Robbins 16/1
13 HINARI TELEVIDEO R P Elliott Mark Johnston Hinari Consumer Electronics 16/1
This race took place on Thursday 27th July 1989 and was for 3-y-o and above. It was valued at £19,890 (equivalent to £42,500 in 2021). Over round 121%