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 1965 Group 2 5 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 PUGNACITY Lester Piggott Wharton 3-8st 7lbs Major Lionel Holliday 9/4
2 SPANIARDS MOUNT Doug Smith J Winter Mr B S-Bodner 4/5 fav
3 GOLDEN APOLLO Stan Clayton A Smyth Mrs B Rowe 13/2
4 AMPNEY PRINCESS Jimmy Lindley Read Mrs J Wood 100/8
This race took place on Wednesday 28th July 1965 and was a subscription race for 3-y-o and above. It was valued at £1430 (equivalent to £30,000 in 2021). Over round 107%