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 agoIREFairyhouseThursday 1 January 2026CatterickCheltenhamExeterFairyhouseMusselburghNewcastleSouthwellTramoreWindsor
TheTravelShop.ie Handicap Hurdle (Turf)
Age : 4yo Plus
Distance : 2M 4F 0Y
Winner : €6899.0 (24 runners)
Going : Yielding
| 1st |  | 18 Midleton Rare | Training : Ian Donoghue Jockey : Jack Kennedy | Age : 8 Weight : 10-10 | 7/2 JFSP | |
| 2nd | ½ |  | 5 Oneforgonzo | Training : S Aherne Jockey : Anna McGuinness | Age : 8 Weight : 11-9 | 18/1SP |
| 3rd | 2¼ |  | 23 Johnny Cakes | Training : P J Rothwell Jockey : Simon Torrens | Age : 7 Weight : 10-2 | 16/1SP |
| 4th | ½ |  | 22 Teds Corner | Training : A J Martin Jockey : Daniel King | Age : 6 Weight : 10-5 | 7/2 JFSP |
| 5th | 8 |  | 6 Watching The Clock | Training : P Roche Jockey : Mark Walsh | Age : 5 Weight : 11-7 | 10/1SP |
| 6th | ½ |  | 1 Insouciant Dallier | Training : J Fahey Jockey : Miss H Heffernan | Age : 8 Weight : 11-12 | 33/1SP |
| 7th | 6½ |  | 10 Lady Bluebird | Training : H P Finegan Jockey : Eoghan Finegan | Age : 9 Weight : 11-2 | 66/1SP |
| 8th | 2¼ |  | 13 Nelsons Dawn | Training : E Cawley Jockey : Eoin Walsh | Age : 7 Weight : 11-0 | 12/1SP |
| 9th | 1¾ |  | 24 Shanroe Nancy | Training : K Thornton Jockey : Hugh Horgan | Age : 7 Weight : 10-1 | 50/1SP |
| 10th | 8½ |  | 14 Classy Cc | Training : M Brassil Jockey : Conor Smithers | Age : 6 Weight : 10-13 | 14/1SP |
| 11th | 6 |  | 11 Queen Nel | Training : E D Delany Jockey : Ben Harvey | Age : 7 Weight : 11-2 | 33/1SP |
| 12th | 7 |  | 21 Spanish John | Training : P A Fahy Jockey : Ricky Doyle | Age : 8 Weight : 10-5 | 11/1SP |
| 13th | 1¾ |  | 25 Venturevango | Training : Ian Donoghue Jockey : Conor Stone-Walsh | Age : 7 Weight : 10-0 | 80/1SP |
| 14th | 2 |  | 8 Mi Lucky Cailin | Training : W J McLernon Jockey : Gavin Brouder | Age : 8 Weight : 11-5 | 40/1SP |
| 15th | 8 |  | 7 Fedneys Park | Training : H De Bromhead Jockey : Mike O'Connor | Age : 6 Weight : 11-5 | 33/1SP |
| 16th | 3¾ |  | 20 Alright Darling | Training : D G Murphy Jockey : Brian Hayes | Age : 7 Weight : 10-5 | 12/1SP |
| 17th | 52 |  | 12 Arabian King | Training : E McNamara Jockey : Calum Hogan | Age : 10 Weight : 11-0 | 50/1SP |
| UR |  | 17 Buckaway Freddie | Training : J C McConnell Jockey : Alex Harvey | Age : 6 Weight : 10-10 | 100/1SP | |
| PU |  | 15 Leahs Contessa | Training : C Collins Jockey : Carl Millar | Age : 6 Weight : 10-13 | 11/1SP | |
| PU |  | 19 Another Girl | Training : D A McLoughlin Jockey : Patrick M O'Brien | Age : 6 Weight : 10-6 | 25/1SP | |
| PU |  | 2 The Guinness Boys | Training : G P Cromwell Jockey : Keith Donoghue | Age : 7 Weight : 11-10 | 28/1SP | |
| PU |  | 16 Schiehallion | Training : D A McLoughlin Jockey : Alix Balfe | Age : 9 Weight : 10-13 | 50/1SP | |
| PU |  | 4 Mon Coeur | Training : J G Murphy Jockey : Ryan Treacy | Age : 10 Weight : 11-9 | 66/1SP | |
| F |  | 3 Dollar Nolimit | Training : E Buckley Jockey : Kieren Buckley | Age : 7 Weight : 11-9 | 7/1SP |
