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 2011 Group 2 5 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 MASAMAH Jamie Spencer Kevin Ryan 5-9st 0lbs Dr Marwan Koukash 4/1
2 AMOUR PROPRE Dane O'Neill Henry Candy Simon Broke & partners 6/1
3 GROUP THERAPY Jim Crowley David Barron Pearl Bloodstock 16/1
4 BEYOND DESIRE Neil Callan Roger Varian Clipper Logistics 9/1
5 HUMIDOR Matthew Davies George Baker M Khan X2 14/1
6 BREATHLESS KISS Philip Makin Kevin Ryan Mrs Angie Bailey 40/1
7 KINGSGATE NATIVE Ryan Moore Sir Michael Stoute Cheveley Park Stud 4/1
8 RAIN DELAYED Richard Hughes Michael Dods Andrew Tinkler 22/1
9 NOBLE STORM Graham Gibbons Ed McMahon R L Bedding 7/2 fav
10 STONE OF FOLCA Luke Morris John Best Folkestone Owners Group 22/1
11 GOLDEN DESTINY William Buick Peter Makin Clipper Logistics 16/1
This race took place on Thursday 28th July 2011 and was for 3-y-o and above. It was valued at £48,203 (equivalent to £57,600 in 2021). Over round 117%