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 agoHaydockUKTuesday 30 December 2025
12:35Betfred Nifty 50 Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
3 Kiss My Face9/1
3 Kiss My Face9/12nd
5 Douglas Hyde7/2
5 Douglas Hyde7/23rd
6 Clondaw Royale11/4
6 Clondaw Royale11/4Winning Trainer: A Ralph
Winning Jockey: Joe Anderson
Straight Forecast: £39.77
Non-runners: None (All 7 Ran)
Distances: ¾, 5
13:05Betfred 'Bet Builder' EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
2 Captain Hugo4/5F
2 Captain Hugo4/5F2nd
10 Wolf Walker6/1
10 Wolf Walker6/13rd
3 The Cistercian7/2
3 The Cistercian7/2Winning Trainer: P Hobbs & J White
Winning Jockey: Sean Houlihan
Straight Forecast: £7.19
Non-runners: The Egyptian Ginge (10 Ran)
Distances: 2½, 3¼
13:35Betfred 'The Classic Bookmaker' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
2 Grain Doudairies6/1
2 Grain Doudairies6/12nd
5 Taras Halls5/2
5 Taras Halls5/23rd
3 Ned Tanner4/1
3 Ned Tanner4/1Winning Trainer: D McCain Jnr
Winning Jockey: B S Hughes
Straight Forecast: £21.92
Tricast: £66.1
Non-runners: Epinephrine, Lac De Constance (6 Ran)
Distances: 1½, 3¾
14:05Betfred Supports Jack Berry House Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
5 Paddy OMahler9/4 JF
5 Paddy OMahler9/4 JF2nd
3 Ski Lodge9/4 JF
3 Ski Lodge9/4 JF3rd
2 I Wish You11/2
2 I Wish You11/2Winning Trainer: J Parkinson & S Smith
Winning Jockey: Danny McMenamin
Straight Forecast: £7.78
Non-runners: None (All 5 Ran)
Distances: 1¾, 12
14:35Betfred 'Goals Galore' EBF Junior 'National Hunt' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
1 Diamond Jim9/4F
1 Diamond Jim9/4F2nd
2 Lucy The Wire11/4
2 Lucy The Wire11/43rd
5 Pippins Legend9/1
5 Pippins Legend9/1Winning Trainer: O Greenall & J Guerriero
Winning Jockey: Craig Nichol
Straight Forecast: £8.75
Non-runners: Majordomo (6 Ran)
Distances: 4¼, 5½
15:05Betfred Last Fling Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
2 Egbert5/1
2 Egbert5/12nd
6 Jupiter Des Bordes11/10F
6 Jupiter Des Bordes11/10F3rd
1 Vanillier11/2
1 Vanillier11/2Winning Trainer: Christian Williams
Winning Jockey: Jack Tudor
Straight Forecast: £11.32
Non-runners: Regal Blue, Whistle Stop Tour (4 Ran)
Distances: ¾, 7½
15:40Betfred 'Happy New Year' Handicap Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
3 Serious Challenge13/8 JF
3 Serious Challenge13/8 JF2nd
2 Bucephalus12/1
2 Bucephalus12/13rd
1 Brentford Hope13/8 JF
1 Brentford Hope13/8 JFWinning Trainer: F O'Brien
Winning Jockey: J J Burke
Straight Forecast: £20.76
Tricast: £37.01
Non-runners: None (All 8 Ran)
Distances: 1½, 3½
