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 1970 Group 2 5 furlongs
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 RAFFINGORA Lester Piggott W Marshall 5-9st 9lbs Mr A G Stevens 4/1
2 THE BRIANSTAN Geoff Lewis John Sutcliffe jnr Mr S Powell 13/8
3 REALM Brian Taylor J Winter Mr R C Boucher 11/8 fav
4 PISCES Ron Hutchinson M H Easterby Mr C E Rudkin 100/7
This race took place on Wednesday 29th July 1970 and was a subscription race for 3-y-o and above. It was valued at £1882 (equivalent to £31,000 in 2021). Over round 107%