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 2004 Group 3 5 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 RINGMOOR DOWN Richard Quinn David Arbuthnot 5-8st 11lbs Professor C D Green 10/1
2 BOOGIE STREET Jimmy Fortune Richard Hannon Hippodrome Racing 15/2
3 THE TATLING Ryan Moore Milton Bradley Dab Hand Racing 8/1
4 AVONBRIDGE Steve Drowne Roger Charlton D J Deer 13/2
5 TYCHY Martin Dwyer Stuart Williams Panny Elinas 50/1
6 BAHAMIAN PIRATE Eddie Ahern David Nicholls Lucayan Stud 14/1
7 CELTIC MILL Lee Enstone D W Barker P Asquith 9/1
8 MAJESTIC MISSILE Kieren Fallon William Haggas Flying Tiger Partnership 2/1 fav
9 IF PARADISE Dane O'Neill Richard Hannon Mrs J Wood 66/1
10 BISHOPS COURT Frankie Dettori Mrs J R Ramsden D R Brotherton 12/1
11 DRAGON FLYER FRanny Norton Mick Quinn Marchwood Aggregates 50/1
12 FIRE UP THE BAND Adrian Nicholls David Nicholls A A Bloodstock Ltd 20/1
13 AUTUMN PEARL Philip Robinson Michael Jarvis Mr & Mrs Kevan Watts 33/1
This race took place on Thursday 29th July 2004 and was for 3-y-o and above. It was valued at £29,000 (equivalent to £42,300 in 2021). Over round 117%