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 2018 Group 2 5 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 BATTAASH Jim Crowley Charlie Hills 4-9st 5lbs Hamdan Al Maktoum 8/11 fav
2 TAKE COVER Andrea Atzeni David Griffiths Norcroft Park Stud 20/1
3 MUTHMIR Dane O'Neill William Haggas Hamdan Al Maktoum 16/1
4 MR LUPTON Paul Hanagan Richard Fahey N D Kershaw & Partner 20/1
5 KACHY Richard Kingscote Tom Dascombe Jones, Lowe, Mound, Trowbridge 8/1
6 HAVANA GREY P J McDonald Karl Burke Mrs E Burke, Global Racing Club 9/1
7 STONE OF DESTINY Oisin Murphy Andrew Balding King Power Racing 66/1
8 HEARTACHE Martin Harley Clive Cox Hot To Trot Syndicate 16/1
9 MAIN DESIRE William Buick Michael Bell Clipper Logistics 25/1
10 SIOUX NATION Ryan Moore Aiden O'Brien Smith, Magnier, Tabor 6/1
11 DUKE OF FIRENZE Martin Dwyer David Griffiths Adlam, Thompson, Wilson et al 100/1
This race took place on Friday 3rd August 2018 and was for 3-y-o and above. It was valued at £176,935 (equivalent to £186,300 in 2021). Over round 121%