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 1974 | Group 2 | 5 furlongs | ||
| Pos. | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
| 1 | SINGING BEDE | Geoff Baxter | Marks 5-9st 0lbs | Mrs C Grainger 12/1 |
| 2 | BLESSED ROCK | Alan Kimberley | Jeremy Hindley | Mrs Jeremy Hindley 12/1 |
| 3 | MELCHBOURNE | Willie Carson | Bruce Hobbs | Miss P Johnston 4/1 |
| 4 | BITTY GIRL | Bruce Raymond | Michael Jarvis | Mr David Robinson 7/4 fav |
| 5 | SUPREME GIFT | J Wilson | Brian Swift | Mr R Pritchard 13/2 |
| 6 | CONSTANS | Lester Piggott | Jeremy Tree | Miss M Sheriffe 8/1 |
| 7 | SPLASHING | Geoff Lewis | Murless | Mrs Dominic Wigan 8/1 |
| 8 | BLUE CASHMERE | Ernie Johnson | Michael Stoute | Mr R Clifford Turner 16/1 |
| 9 | SILVER GOD | Joe Mercer | Paul Davey | Mr David Robinson 16/1 |
| This race took place on Wednesday 31st July 1974 and was a subscription race for 3-y-o and above. It was valued at £3,996 (equivalent to £43,000 in 2021). | Over round 120% | |||