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 agoIREPunchestownMonday 12 January 2026HerefordLingfieldPunchestownWolverhampton
Matchbook 50:50 Graduation Series Maiden Hurdle (Turf)
Age : 4yo Plus
Distance : 2M 3F 73Y
Winner : €7200.0 (14 runners)
Going : Soft to Heavy
| 1st |  | 12 Shabby Hill | Training : C Byrnes Jockey : Philip Byrnes | Age : 7 Weight : 11-12 | 9/2SP | |
| 2nd | ¾ |  | 7 Lyreen Og | Training : A J Martin Jockey : Daniel King | Age : 6 Weight : 11-12 | 9/1SP |
| 3rd | 3 |  | 15 Kimi De Mai | Training : W P Mullins Jockey : Paul Townend | Age : 6 Weight : 11-5 | 4/6FSP |
| 4th | 3¾ |  | 13 Sticktothescript | Training : O McKiernan Jockey : Phillip Enright | Age : 5 Weight : 11-12 | 15/2SP |
| 5th | 20 |  | 11 Royal Soldier | Training : Mrs G Callaghan Jockey : Donagh Meyler | Age : 6 Weight : 11-12 | 125/1SP |
| 6th | 2½ |  | 3 Double Power | Training : Ian Donoghue Jockey : James Smith | Age : 6 Weight : 11-12 | 16/1SP |
| 7th | 6 |  | 6 Lord Tobin | Training : G Elliott Jockey : Jack Kennedy | Age : 5 Weight : 11-12 | 5/1SP |
| 8th | 19 |  | 1 Albus | Training : G Elliott Jockey : Sam Ewing | Age : 6 Weight : 11-12 | 50/1SP |
| 9th | 4¾ |  | 5 Jesse James Howard | Training : C O'Connell Jockey : Kieren Buckley | Age : 7 Weight : 11-12 | 250/1SP |
| 10th | Head |  | 14 Wise Man | Training : D Hassett Jockey : Danny Mullins | Age : 5 Weight : 11-12 | 150/1SP |
| 11th | 2½ |  | 10 Potters Pal | Training : T Cooper Jockey : Gavin Brouder | Age : 5 Weight : 11-12 | 200/1SP |
| 12th | 2¾ |  | 16 Peppers Corner | Training : Edward F Power Jockey : Josh Younge | Age : 7 Weight : 11-5 | 200/1SP |
| 13th | 20 |  | 4 Gerrymandering | Training : W J McLernon Jockey : Gavin Brouder | Age : 8 Weight : 11-12 | 200/1SP |
| PU |  | 8 Michaels Jet | Training : V C Ward Jockey : Mr R W Barron | Age : 5 Weight : 11-12 | 200/1SP |
