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.
4 days agoUKCheltenhamSunday 16 November 2025CheltenhamFontwellNavan
Unibet Greatwood Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Turf)
Age : 3yo Plus
Distance : 2M 0F 87Y
Winner : £56950.0 (18 runners)
Going : Soft
| 1st |  | 10 Alexei | Training : J Tizzard Jockey : Brendan Powell | Age : 5 Weight : 11-4 | 10/3FSP | |
| 2nd | 6 |  | 15 Helnwein | Training : A King Jockey : Thomas Bellamy | Age : 7 Weight : 10-13 | 14/1SP |
| 3rd | 7 |  | 9 Faivoir | Training : D Skelton Jockey : Miss Heidi Palin | Age : 10 Weight : 11-4 | 40/1SP |
| 4th | Neck |  | 17 Welsh Charger | Training : A Ralph Jockey : C Gethings | Age : 7 Weight : 10-13 | 28/1SP |
| 5th | Neck |  | 8 Fiercely Proud | Training : B Pauling Jockey : Kielan Woods | Age : 6 Weight : 11-6 | 16/1SP |
| 6th | 1¾ |  | 12 Putapoundinthejar | Training : A J Martin Jockey : S Bowen | Age : 5 Weight : 11-3 | 22/1SP |
| 7th | 1½ |  | 14 Dedicated Hero | Training : A M Thomson Jockey : Danny McMenamin | Age : 6 Weight : 10-13 | 22/1SP |
| 8th | 8 |  | 16 Mirabad | Training : D Skelton Jockey : Harry Skelton | Age : 6 Weight : 10-13 | 7/2SP |
| 9th | 1 |  | 4 Iberico Lord | Training : N J Henderson Jockey : N de Boinville | Age : 7 Weight : 11-9 | 15/2SP |
| 10th | 4 |  | 11 Castle Carrock | Training : A King Jockey : Tom Cannon | Age : 6 Weight : 11-3 | 7/1SP |
| 11th | ½ |  | 2 Gibbs Island | Training : T Lacey Jockey : Stan Sheppard | Age : 4 Weight : 11-10 | 18/1SP |
| 12th | 4¾ |  | 6 Laafi | Training : W Durkan Jockey : Philip Byrnes | Age : 5 Weight : 11-8 | 33/1SP |
| 13th | 15 |  | 3 Cracking Rhapsody | Training : Ewan Whillans Jockey : Craig Nichol | Age : 6 Weight : 11-9 | 33/1SP |
| 14th | 15 |  | 18 Rubber Ball | Training : N B King Jockey : J M Quinlan | Age : 5 Weight : 10-12 | 18/1SP |
| 15th | 11 |  | 7 No Ordinary Joe | Training : Faye Bramley Jockey : R P McLernon | Age : 9 Weight : 11-7 | 50/1SP |
| PU |  | 19 Serious Challenge | Training : F O'Brien Jockey : J J Burke | Age : 5 Weight : 10-11 | 13/2SP | |
| PU |  | 20 King William Rufus | Training : C Gordon Jockey : H Cobden | Age : 8 Weight : 10-7 | 20/1SP | |
| PU |  | 13 Fiveonefive | Training : C Collins Jockey : Keith Donoghue | Age : 7 Weight : 11-3 | 80/1SP |
