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. |
| King George Stakes 1953 | Group 2 | 5 furlongs | ||
| Pos. | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
| 1 | FAIR FLAX | Scobie Breasley | J Lawson 4-9st 0lbs | Mr R S Clark 6/1 |
| 2 | WHISTLER | Gordon Richards | Nelson | Maharanee of Baroda 11/8 fav |
| 3 | BEBE GRANDE | Willie Snaith | Fred Armstrong | Mr J S Gerber 4/1 |
| 4 | LA RONDE | Manny Mercer | Bertie | Sir Victor Sassoon 5/2 |
| 5 | PETAURIST | Eph Smith | Walter Nightingall | Mr C W Bell 20/1 |
| This race took place on Wednesday 29th July 1953 and was a subscription race for 3-y-o and above. It was valued at £750 (equivalent to £14,000 in 2021). | Over round 109% | |||