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 1950 Group 2 5 furlongs (6 furlongs)
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 ABERNANT Gordon Richards Noel Murless 4-9st 11lbs Major R MacD. Buchanan 4/9 fav
2 MASTER GUNNER Ken Gethin P Thrale Mr D S Kennedy 7/1
3 NASSAU Doug Smith Atty Persse Lord Sefton 7/2
This race took place on Tuesday 25th July 1950 and was a subscription race for 3-y-o and above. It was valued at £975 (equivalent to £20,000 in 2021). Over round 103%