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 agoCheltenhamUKThursday 1 January 2026
12:15Enquire About The Cheltenham Bloodstock Club Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
7 Step Ahead3/1
7 Step Ahead3/12nd
3 Just Golden5/4F
3 Just Golden5/4F3rd
6 Neon Dream13/2
6 Neon Dream13/2Winning Trainer: K Bailey & M Nicholls
Winning Jockey: C Gethings
Straight Forecast: £7.25
Non-runners: Cant Resist It (7 Ran)
Distances: Neck, 3½
12:50Ellenborough Park Hotel 'Chasing Excellence' Novices' Chase (GBB Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
5 Miami Magic13/2
5 Miami Magic13/22nd
3 Regents Stroll6/4F
3 Regents Stroll6/4F3rd
4 Califet En Vol11/4
4 Califet En Vol11/4Winning Trainer: S Edmunds
Winning Jockey: Charlie Hammond
Straight Forecast: £17.06
Non-runners: None (All 5 Ran)
Distances: 4, ¾
13:25Betfair Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
3 Herakles Westwood11/2
3 Herakles Westwood11/22nd
4 Katate Dori7/1
4 Katate Dori7/13rd
8 New Order5/1
8 New Order5/1Winning Trainer: W Greatrex
Winning Jockey: James Bowen
Straight Forecast: £42.91
Tricast: £204.13
Non-runners: None (All 8 Ran)
Distances: ½, 1¼
14:00Betfair Exchange Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
2 Matata6/1
2 Matata6/12nd
5 Il Ridoto6/1
5 Il Ridoto6/13rd
6 Grandeur Dame14/1
6 Grandeur Dame14/1Winning Trainer: N & W Twiston-Davies
Winning Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Straight Forecast: £42.44
Tricast: £485.51
Non-runners: None (All 9 Ran)
Distances: 9½, 2¼
14:35Dornan Engineering Relkeel Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
4 Kabral Du Mathan8/15F
4 Kabral Du Mathan8/15F2nd
3 Jingko Blue5/1
3 Jingko Blue5/13rd
2 Lucky Place11/2
2 Lucky Place11/2Winning Trainer: D Skelton
Winning Jockey: Harry Skelton
Straight Forecast: £3.72
Non-runners: None (All 6 Ran)
Distances: 5½, 2
15:10Best Odds On The Betfair Exchange Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
2 Ma Shantou3/1
2 Ma Shantou3/12nd
4 Ace Of Spades7/4F
4 Ace Of Spades7/4F3rd
6 Love Of Neymore9/1
6 Love Of Neymore9/1Winning Trainer: Miss E C Lavelle
Winning Jockey: H Cobden
Straight Forecast: £8.85
Non-runners: None (All 7 Ran)
Distances: 1¼, 3
15:4018-24 Get Your Racepass 'Junior' NH Flat Race (Listed) (GBB Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
15 Sollys Gold9/4F
15 Sollys Gold9/4F2nd
8 Garrincha28/1
8 Garrincha28/13rd
1 Baillys Comet13/2
1 Baillys Comet13/2Winning Trainer: James Owen
Winning Jockey: S Bowen
Straight Forecast: £87.28
Non-runners: None (All 16 Ran)
Distances: 2½, 1½
