King George Stakes

The King George Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Goodwood over a distance of 5 furlongs (1,006 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late July or early August.

Read more about King George Stakes:  History, Records, Winners Since 1980, Earlier Winners

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