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 1968 | Group 2 | 5 furlongs | ||
| Pos. | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
| 1 | SO BLESSED | Frankie Durr | Michael Jarvis 3-9st 3lbs | Mr David Robinson 4/5 fav |
| 2 | ST ALPHAGE | Joe Mercer | Sirett | Mr M Armitage 9/2 |
| 3 | WILLIPEG | Wally Swinburn | Payne-Gallwey | Mrs P Dawes 4/1 |
| 4 | RAFFINGORA | Sandy Barclay | Doug Smith | Mr A G Samuel 15/2 |
| 5 | POLISTINA | Scobie Breasley | Hanley | Mr A J Richards 40/1 |
| This race took place on Wednesday 31st July 1968 and was a subscription race for 3-y-o and above. It was valued at £1197 (equivalent to £23,000 in 2021). | Over round 107% | |||