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 15 January 2026Chelmsford CityFairyhouseLudlowWincanton
William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Maiden Hurdle (Turf)
Age : 4yo Plus
Distance : 2M 4F 0Y
Winner : €6000.0 (15 runners)
Going : Soft
| 1st |  | 2 Needs Must | Training : G Elliott Jockey : Jack Kennedy | Age : 5 Weight : 11-12 | 15/8SP | |
| 2nd | 3¼ |  | 4 Pats Legacy | Training : Ian Donoghue Jockey : Keith Donoghue | Age : 6 Weight : 11-12 | 13/8FSP |
| 3rd | 8½ |  | 7 Umpires Call | Training : J P Dempsey Jockey : Jordan Gainford | Age : 7 Weight : 11-12 | 9/1SP |
| 4th | Neck |  | 5 Rough n Smooth | Training : T Gibney Jockey : James Smith | Age : 6 Weight : 11-12 | 10/1SP |
| 5th | 4¾ |  | 1 Moorish Castle | Training : P A Fahy Jockey : Richard Condon | Age : 6 Weight : 11-12 | 40/1SP |
| 6th | 10 |  | 8 Under Cover | Training : A McCann Jockey : Eoghan Finegan | Age : 7 Weight : 11-12 | 20/1SP |
| 7th | ½ |  | 14 Somersby Roost | Training : O McKiernan Jockey : Phillip Enright | Age : 6 Weight : 11-5 | 9/2SP |
| 8th | Short Head |  | 15 Walk In The Clouds | Training : C Collins Jockey : Ben Harvey | Age : 6 Weight : 11-5 | 80/1SP |
| 9th | 9½ |  | 12 Fervida | Training : J A Berry Jockey : Ross Berry | Age : 6 Weight : 11-5 | 150/1SP |
| 10th | 1½ |  | 11 Ersudaly | Training : C Bowe Jockey : Eoin Staples | Age : 6 Weight : 11-5 | 22/1SP |
| 11th | 1¼ |  | 3 No Hard Feelings | Training : J J Hanlon Jockey : Dylan O'Connor | Age : 6 Weight : 11-12 | 66/1SP |
| 12th | Head |  | 6 Sacramental | Training : J R Finn Jockey : Thomas O'Connor | Age : 8 Weight : 11-12 | 25/1SP |
| 13th | 4 |  | 10 Cry Before Dawn | Training : P T Foley Jockey : Simon Torrens | Age : 6 Weight : 11-5 | 66/1SP |
| 14th | ¾ |  | 9 Clash Gold | Training : F J Flood Jockey : Ben Kennedy | Age : 7 Weight : 11-5 | 200/1SP |
| 15th | 15 |  | 13 Magic Hands Noel | Training : G Keane Jockey : Brian Hayes | Age : 5 Weight : 11-5 | 150/1SP |
