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.
5 days agoLimerickIRESaturday 18 October 2025
13:45Limerick Show Maiden Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
14 Talk The Talk9/4
14 Talk The Talk9/42nd
13 Starting Fifteen4/1
13 Starting Fifteen4/13rd
15 Touch The Moon5/4F
15 Touch The Moon5/4FWinning Trainer: J P O'Brien
Winning Jockey: J J Slevin
Straight Forecast: €13.37
Non-runners: None (All 16 Ran)
Distances: 1, 7½
14:20Vision Contracting Maiden Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
10 Run For The Border10/1
10 Run For The Border10/12nd
4 Hows The Head9/1
4 Hows The Head9/13rd
5 Kazbek9/1
5 Kazbek9/1Winning Trainer: J P Ryan
Winning Jockey: Michael Kenneally
Straight Forecast: €98.54
Non-runners: None (All 10 Ran)
Distances: 1½, 3½
14:55Irish Stallion Farms EBF Cailin Alainn Mares Hurdle (Listed) (Turf)Show result
1st
5 Millstream Lady7/2
5 Millstream Lady7/22nd
1 World Of Fortunes2/1
1 World Of Fortunes2/13rd
3 Thisistheway8/1
3 Thisistheway8/1Winning Trainer: E McNamara
Winning Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Straight Forecast: €11.29
Non-runners: Getaway Beo, Feet Of A Dancer (5 Ran)
Distances: ½, 15
15:30Tote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Novice Hurdle (Listed) (Turf)Show result
1st
4 Shadow Paddy5/4F
4 Shadow Paddy5/4F2nd
1 Ballykinlar3/1
1 Ballykinlar3/13rd
2 Carrigg Island9/2
2 Carrigg Island9/2Winning Trainer: E McCarthy
Winning Jockey: Simon Torrens
Straight Forecast: €5.55
Non-runners: Strong Contender (6 Ran)
Distances: 3¾, ½
16:00Master Chefs Classic Handicap Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
2 Matt Connor9/2
2 Matt Connor9/22nd
11 Footstepstoglory25/1
11 Footstepstoglory25/13rd
9 Lenjoleur De Palma4/1
9 Lenjoleur De Palma4/1Winning Trainer: J P Dempsey
Winning Jockey: J C Gainford
Straight Forecast: €109.38
Tricast: €497.26
Non-runners: None (All 11 Ran)
Distances: Neck, Nose
16:30Master Chefs Golden Vale Cup Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Turf)Show result
1st
11 Rhythmic Tune9/1
11 Rhythmic Tune9/12nd
13 Gaelic Des Chastys11/4F
13 Gaelic Des Chastys11/4F3rd
4 Inchidaly Copper7/1
4 Inchidaly Copper7/1Winning Trainer: M A Molloy
Winning Jockey: Daniel King
Straight Forecast: €35.43
Tricast: €200.04
Non-runners: Kilkee Bay, Tennesse Boy, Moulane West, Blossom De Mai, He Might Be Lucky (16 Ran)
Distances: 2, 3¼
17:00Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares (Pro/Am) Flat Race (Turf)Show result
1st
3 Samba Train7/4F
3 Samba Train7/4F2nd
4 Amina15/8
4 Amina15/83rd
6 Tumbling In6/1
6 Tumbling In6/1Winning Trainer: E Bolger
Winning Jockey: Miss A B O'Connor
Straight Forecast: €5.4
Non-runners: None (All 7 Ran)
Distances: 1¼, 19
