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 2017 Group 2 5 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 BATTAASH Jim Crowley Charlie Hills 3-8st 13lbs Hamdan Al Maktoum 9/2
2 PROFITABLE James Doyle Clive Cox Godolphin 9/4 fav
3 MARSHA Luke Morris Sir Mark Prescott Elite Racing Club 9/2
4 TAKE COVER David Allan David Griffiths Norcroft Park Stud 10/1
5 WASHINGTON DC Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien Smith, Magnier, Tabor 4/1
6 KYLLANG ROCK Martin Harley James Tate Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum 33/1
7 FINAL VENTURE Oisin Murphy Paul Midgley Taylors Bloodstock Ltd 16/1
8 GLASS OFFICE Jamie Spencer David Simcock Mrs Fitri Hay 40/1
9 PRICELESS Adam Kirby Clive Cox A D Spence 20/1
10 KACHY Richard Kingscote Tom Dascombe Jones, Lowe, Mound, Trowbridge 25/1
11 ARDAD Frankie Dettori John Gosden Abdullah Saeed Al Naboodah 20/1
This race took place on Friday 4th August 2017 and was for 3-y-o and above. It was valued at £176,991 (equivalent to £191,000 in 2021). Over round 121%