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.
3 days agoLeopardstownIREFriday 26 December 2025
12:05TRI Equestrian Maiden Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
1 Ballyfad7/4
1 Ballyfad7/42nd
8 Leader Dallier6/5F
8 Leader Dallier6/5F3rd
21 Shoda8/1
21 Shoda8/1Winning Trainer: G Elliott
Winning Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Straight Forecast: €4.66
Non-runners: None (All 21 Ran)
Distances: 9½, ½
12:35Thorntons Recycling Maiden Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
11 Murat11/2
11 Murat11/22nd
1 Doctor Du Mesnil2/1
1 Doctor Du Mesnil2/13rd
10 Kilgame18/1
10 Kilgame18/1Winning Trainer: P Lawlor
Winning Jockey: Cian Quirke
Straight Forecast: €19.4
Non-runners: None (All 22 Ran)
Distances: Nose, 5
13:10Changing Times Brewery Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 2) (Turf)Show result
1st
4 Narciso Has11/10F
4 Narciso Has11/10F2nd
8 Adrienne33/1
8 Adrienne33/13rd
5 North Shore12/1
5 North Shore12/1Winning Trainer: W P Mullins
Winning Jockey: Danny Mullins
Straight Forecast: €48.5
Tricast: €326.9
Non-runners: None (All 10 Ran)
Distances: 11, Short Head
13:45E-Auctions Novice Handicap Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
14 Spinola Bay7/2F
14 Spinola Bay7/2F2nd
6 Money Dancer11/1
6 Money Dancer11/13rd
13 Chiefs Kingdom66/1
13 Chiefs Kingdom66/1Winning Trainer: G Elliott
Winning Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Straight Forecast: €43.91
Tricast: €2311.72
Non-runners: None (All 18 Ran)
Distances: Neck, ½
14:20Racing Post Novice Chase (Grade 1) (Turf)Show result
1st
4 Romeo Coolio8/15F
4 Romeo Coolio8/15F2nd
2 Irish Panther12/1
2 Irish Panther12/13rd
9 July Flower9/2
9 July Flower9/2Winning Trainer: G Elliott
Winning Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Straight Forecast: €8.49
Tricast: €19.26
Non-runners: None (All 9 Ran)
Distances: ½, 12
14:55Racing Post Handicap Chase (Turf)Show result
1st
5 Addragoole11/1
5 Addragoole11/12nd
9 Release The Beast7/2F
9 Release The Beast7/2F3rd
13 Wonleg28/1
13 Wonleg28/1Winning Trainer: G P Cromwell
Winning Jockey: Kieren Buckley
Straight Forecast: €50.29
Tricast: €1139.17
Non-runners: Milan Forth, Ma Belle Etoile (20 Ran)
Distances: 2¼, 2
15:30Race And Stay Flat Race (Turf)Show result
1st
11 The Mourne Rambler8/1
11 The Mourne Rambler8/12nd
1 Cityofblindinlites6/1
1 Cityofblindinlites6/13rd
10 Premier Division9/2
10 Premier Division9/2Winning Trainer: N Meade
Winning Jockey: Mr D McGill
Straight Forecast: €58.2
Non-runners: None (All 12 Ran)
Distances: 3¼, 2¼
