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 2001 Group 3 5 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 DIETRICH Mick Kinane Aidan O'Brien 3-8st 12lbs Mrs J Magnier, M Tabor 11/2
2 AFAAN Craig Williams R F Marvin R A B Saville 100/1
3 EASTERN PURPLE Frankie Dettori Kevin Ryan T C Chiang 11/1
4 BISHOPS COURT Robert Winston Mrs J R Ramsden D R Brotherton 9/2 fav
5 RED MILLENNIUM Franny Norton Alan Berry Red Shirt Brigade 40/1
6 ELLENS LAD Pat Eddery Willie Musson Mrs Rita Brown 10/1
7 ROZEL Darryll Holland Rae Guest Matthews Breeding & Racing 20/1
8 RUDI'S PET Alex Greaves David Nicholls David Nicholls 16/1
9 BORDERS Chris Rutter Henry Candy Mrs J E L Wright 7/1
10 ROMANTIC MYTH Kevin Darley Tim Easterby T G Holdcroft 12/1
11 SUPERSTAR LEO Michael Hills William Haggas Lael Stable 15/2
12 IVORYS JOY Chris Catlin Ken Ivory Mr Ken Ivory 20/1
13 COASTAL BLUFF Joe Fanning Nick Littmoden Paul J Dixon 50/1
14 RUSHCUTTER BAY Daragh O'Donoghoe Patrick Gilligan Treasue Seekers Partnership 16/1
15 PROUD NATIVE Kieren Fallon David Nicholls Mr Peter Savill 12/1
This race took place on Tuesday 31st July 2001 and was for 3-y-o and above. It was valued at £30,000 (equivalent to £44,900 in 2021). Over round 117%