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 agoUKAyrFriday 2 January 2026AyrChelmsford CityFakenhamWolverhampton
Happy New Year From Ayr Racecourse Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Turf)
Age : 4yo Plus
Distance : 2M 4F 100Y
Winner : £5446.0 (11 runners)
Going : Soft (Good to Soft in places)
| 1st |  | 6 Kings Champion | Training : O Murphy Jockey : S Bowen | Age : 6 Weight : 11-6 | 11/4FSP | |
| 2nd | 12 |  | 9 Sleedagh | Training : L Russell & M Scudamore Jockey : Jack Power | Age : 6 Weight : 11-6 | 7/2SP |
| 3rd | ¾ |  | 10 Solid Performer | Training : D McCain Jnr Jockey : B S Hughes | Age : 8 Weight : 11-6 | 18/1SP |
| 4th | 7 |  | 2 Canunclecani | Training : Mrs J Stephen Jockey : Sean Quinlan | Age : 7 Weight : 11-6 | 28/1SP |
| 5th | Head |  | 1 Blofeld | Training : R Menzies Jockey : Ross Chapman | Age : 7 Weight : 11-6 | 9/1SP |
| 6th | 12 |  | 5 Cushendun | Training : I A Duncan Jockey : Callum Bewley | Age : 7 Weight : 11-6 | 9/1SP |
| 7th | Neck |  | 7 Rock On Max | Training : R M Smith Jockey : Ben Smith | Age : 5 Weight : 11-6 | 200/1SP |
| 8th | 19 |  | 11 Wherearethejudges | Training : D Bourke Jockey : Theo Gillard | Age : 6 Weight : 11-6 | 100/1SP |
| F |  | 4 Coylton King | Training : I A Duncan Jockey : Ryan Mania | Age : 6 Weight : 11-6 | 150/1SP | |
| PU |  | 3 Coco Masterpiece | Training : S R B Crawford Jockey : Sam Ewing | Age : 9 Weight : 11-6 | 3/1SP | |
| PU |  | 8 Saint Malinas | Training : N G Richards Jockey : Craig Nichol | Age : 7 Weight : 11-6 | 9/2SP |
