King George and Queen Elizabeth Stakes 2026: Runners, Trends, Odds & Betting Tips
Steve Ryder previews the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes 2026 and picks out his best bet.
2 days agoUKDown RoyalMonday 1 May 2023BathBeverleyCurraghDown RoyalKemptonWarwickWindsor
Ballygowan Opportunity Maiden Hurdle (Turf)
Age : 4yo Plus
Distance : 2M 0F 180Y
Winner : €6000.0 (19 runners)
Going : Yielding (Yielding to Soft in places)
| 1st |  | 17 Top Speed | Training : H De Bromhead Jockey : M P O'Connor | Age : 6 Weight : 11-4 | 7/2SP | |
| 2nd | 2½ |  | 3 The Mediator | Training : G Elliott Jockey : D J Gilligan | Age : 6 Weight : 11-12 | 2/1FSP |
| 3rd | ¾ |  | 2 Sign From Above | Training : Peter Fahey Jockey : B W Harvey | Age : 5 Weight : 11-12 | 11/4SP |
| 4th | 6½ |  | 19 Lothbeg | Training : S R B Crawford Jockey : P Byrnes | Age : 5 Weight : 10-11 | 50/1SP |
| 5th | 1½ |  | 9 John W Creasy | Training : Ms M Mullins Jockey : T N Brett | Age : 5 Weight : 11-4 | 33/1SP |
| 6th | 3 |  | 13 Monsieur Azul | Training : P Nolan Jockey : J P O'Sullivan | Age : 5 Weight : 11-4 | 14/1SP |
| 7th | 7½ |  | 14 Now Go Soldier Go | Training : S R B Crawford Jockey : Ben Bromley | Age : 5 Weight : 11-4 | 25/1SP |
| 8th | 1 |  | 5 Samadabad | Training : Miss Ellmarie Holden Jockey : G Brouder | Age : 4 Weight : 11-6 | 10/1SP |
| 9th | 1 |  | 11 Kilballyowen | Training : A J Martin Jockey : L Quinlan | Age : 5 Weight : 11-4 | 100/1SP |
| 10th | ½ |  | 12 Kilkee Royal | Training : Jamie Sloan Jockey : Shane Fenelon | Age : 5 Weight : 11-4 | 33/1SP |
| 11th | ½ |  | 6 Lady Leanora | Training : A J Martin Jockey : K E Buckley | Age : 6 Weight : 11-5 | 80/1SP |
| 12th | Short Head |  | 15 Thats About Right | Training : P J Rothwell Jockey : C Owens | Age : 5 Weight : 11-4 | 150/1SP |
| 13th | 2 |  | 8 Dinoland | Training : J C McConnell Jockey : Thomas Reilly | Age : 5 Weight : 11-4 | 33/1SP |
| 14th | 7½ |  | 18 Alkascotch | Training : S R B Crawford Jockey : J G Gilligan | Age : 5 Weight : 10-11 | 100/1SP |
| 15th | 11 |  | 7 Big Belief | Training : S Fahey Jockey : D Butler | Age : 5 Weight : 11-4 | 125/1SP |
| F |  | 4 Baltic Bird | Training : W Durkan Jockey : R J Condon | Age : 4 Weight : 11-6 | 11/2SP | |
| UR |  | 1 Screaming Petrus | Training : P J Rothwell Jockey : E Walsh | Age : 5 Weight : 11-12 | 150/1SP | |
| F |  | 10 Kalsman | Training : L Lennon Jockey : P M O'Brien | Age : 5 Weight : 11-4 | 250/1SP | |
| BD |  | 16 The Belmont Boys | Training : D A McLoughlin Jockey : M J Molloy | Age : 6 Weight : 11-4 | 250/1SP |
