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 1956 | Group 2 | 5 furlongs | ||
| Pos. | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
| 1 | PALARIVA | R Poincelet | Alec Head 3-9st 0lbs | HH Aga Khan 6/1 |
| 2 | EDMUNDO | Scobie Breasley | Bertie | Mrs R Digby 5/4 fav |
| 3 | VIGO | Lester Piggott | Dutton | Mr T Farr 100/30 |
| 4 | SARISSA | L Ward | Dawson | Mrs R More O'Ferrall 7/2 |
| This race took place on Wednesday 1st August 1956 and was a subscription race for 3-y-o and above. It was valued at £1556 15s (equivalent to £41,000 in 2021). | Over round 104% | |||