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 agoAyrUKFriday 2 January 2026
12:30Happy New Year From Ayr Racecourse Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
6 Kings Champion11/4F
6 Kings Champion11/4F2nd
9 Sleedagh7/2
9 Sleedagh7/23rd
10 Solid Performer18/1
10 Solid Performer18/1Winning Trainer: O Murphy
Winning Jockey: S Bowen
Straight Forecast: £13.67
Non-runners: None (All 11 Ran)
Distances: 12, ¾
13:00Cheltenham Gold Cup Lunch at WesternHouseHotel Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
10 Sanilam11/4
10 Sanilam11/42nd
12 Wilstar5/6F
12 Wilstar5/6F3rd
7 Like Minded7/2
7 Like Minded7/2Winning Trainer: A M Thomson
Winning Jockey: B S Hughes
Straight Forecast: £5.9
Non-runners: None (All 13 Ran)
Distances: 3½, Neck
13:30Karaoke At The Golf Inn Prestwick Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
2 Ballyfort13/8F
2 Ballyfort13/8F2nd
3 Southey11/2
3 Southey11/23rd
1 Rock On Jet3/1
1 Rock On Jet3/1Winning Trainer: N W Alexander
Winning Jockey: Bruce Lynn
Straight Forecast: £9.54
Non-runners: Powerofjet (4 Ran)
Distances: 1½, 7½
14:00Sunday Lunch At Western House Hotel Handicap Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
10 So Many Roads4/1 JF
10 So Many Roads4/1 JF2nd
14 Velvet Vulcan25/1
14 Velvet Vulcan25/13rd
1 Forest Blaze6/1
1 Forest Blaze6/1Winning Trainer: D W Whillans
Winning Jockey: Theo Gillard
Straight Forecast: £113.11
Tricast: £638.92
Non-runners: None (All 19 Ran)
Distances: Head, 6
14:30Book Wicked Afternoon Tea At WesternHouseHotel Handicap Chase (Turf)Show result
1st
8 Cowboy Cooper15/2
8 Cowboy Cooper15/22nd
1 Wal Bucks9/1
1 Wal Bucks9/13rd
3 Dangerous Touch4/1F
3 Dangerous Touch4/1FWinning Trainer: D W Whillans
Winning Jockey: Craig Nichol
Straight Forecast: £79.47
Tricast: £321.81
Non-runners: None (All 14 Ran)
Distances: 6½, 1¾
15:00Quiz Night At Golf Inn Prestwick Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
10 Milcree6/1
10 Milcree6/12nd
5 Karafon7/1
5 Karafon7/13rd
3 Jipcot6/1
3 Jipcot6/1Winning Trainer: N G Richards
Winning Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Straight Forecast: £48.51
Tricast: £266.31
Non-runners: Big John Wayne (9 Ran)
Distances: 4¼, 1¾
15:30Golf Inn Prestwick For The Ayr Stayers Trophy Handicap Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
2 Ikarak10/3
2 Ikarak10/32nd
7 Highland Fashion7/2
7 Highland Fashion7/23rd
3 Whistle Stop Tour15/2
3 Whistle Stop Tour15/2Winning Trainer: O Murphy
Winning Jockey: S Bowen
Straight Forecast: £15.67
Tricast: £82.23
Non-runners: Phantomofthepoints (10 Ran)
Distances: 1¾, 7½
