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 agoFairyhouseIREThursday 1 January 2026
12:25Fred Kenny Memorial Mares Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
1 Place De La Nation1/16F
1 Place De La Nation1/16F2nd
3 Shesakindofmagic11/1
3 Shesakindofmagic11/13rd
4 Talas Kera100/1
4 Talas Kera100/1Winning Trainer: W P Mullins
Winning Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Straight Forecast: €1.74
Non-runners: Highland Crystal, Working Away (4 Ran)
Distances: 5½, 19
13:00Easter Festival Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now Maiden Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
14 Spinningayarn5/6F
14 Spinningayarn5/6F2nd
11 Reckless10/1
11 Reckless10/13rd
16 Treasure Memory3/1
16 Treasure Memory3/1Winning Trainer: G Elliott
Winning Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Straight Forecast: €14.31
Non-runners: Poets Gale (18 Ran)
Distances: 7½, 7
13:35TheTravelShop.ie Handicap Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
18 Midleton Rare7/2 JF
18 Midleton Rare7/2 JF2nd
5 Oneforgonzo18/1
5 Oneforgonzo18/13rd
23 Johnny Cakes16/1
23 Johnny Cakes16/1Winning Trainer: Ian Donoghue
Winning Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Straight Forecast: €76.85
Tricast: €993.44
Non-runners: Siege Ofjadotville (24 Ran)
Distances: ½, 2¼
14:10Take A Pull Podcast Handicap Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
14 A Year Older40/1
14 A Year Older40/12nd
3 West Is Awake33/1
3 West Is Awake33/13rd
10 Lough Nigara5/1
10 Lough Nigara5/1Winning Trainer: K Thornton
Winning Jockey: Daniel King
Straight Forecast: €1007.55
Tricast: €7548.86
Non-runners: Shanroe Nelson (17 Ran)
Distances: 6, 4½
14:45YellowFord & Drumlin John & Chich Fowler Memorial Irish EBF Mares Chase (Grade 3) (Turf)Show result
1st
2 Dinoblue1/4F
2 Dinoblue1/4F2nd
3 Shecouldbeanything13/2
3 Shecouldbeanything13/2Winning Trainer: W P Mullins
Winning Jockey: Mark Walsh
Straight Forecast: €2.32
Non-runners: Bioluminescence (3 Ran)
Distances: 7
15:15Grimes Estate Agents Beginners Chase (Turf)Show result
1st
6 Kaid Dauthie5/6F
6 Kaid Dauthie5/6F2nd
9 Wingmen9/4
9 Wingmen9/43rd
4 Fishery Lane33/1
4 Fishery Lane33/1Winning Trainer: W P Mullins
Winning Jockey: Mark Walsh
Straight Forecast: €3.19
Non-runners: Dr Eggman, Ballybow (7 Ran)
Distances: 10, 20
15:45ITM Stallion Trail January 16th & 17th (Pro/Am) Flat Race (Turf)Show result
1st
6 With Nolimit3/1
6 With Nolimit3/12nd
5 Some See Stars16/1
5 Some See Stars16/13rd
4 Seven Towers3/1
4 Seven Towers3/1Winning Trainer: G Elliott
Winning Jockey: Mr H C Swan
Straight Forecast: €39.69
Non-runners: Native Deal (5 Ran)
Distances: 1¼, 1¼
