American Affair claims King George Qatar Stakes at Goodwood
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 4:28 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026

American Affair secured victory in the King George Qatar Stakes at Goodwood on July 31. The horse, trained by Jim Goldie and ridden by Paul Mulrennan, showed a strong performance to catch up with Rumstar and Time For Sandals toward the finish. This success follows a challenging period for American Affair, who missed much of the previous season due to injury. Prior to this race, American Affair had a second-place finish in May at Haydock. Future races for the horse may include the Nunthorpe and the Haydock Sprint Cup, based on the positive performance today.
- •American Affair wins the King George Qatar Stakes at Goodwood.
- •Ridden by Paul Mulrennan, the horse finishes ahead of Rumstar and Time For Sandals.
- •Jim Goldie's stable star missed much of 2025 due to injury.
- •Future plans may include the Nunthorpe and Haydock Sprint Cup.
"Scottish speedball American Affair bounced back to form to claim top honours in the King George Qatar Stakes at Goodwood.
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