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 agoThurlesIRESunday 18 January 2026
12:40Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
7 Hillberry Hill10/1
7 Hillberry Hill10/12nd
1 Ifallgoeswell7/2
1 Ifallgoeswell7/23rd
6 Forty Coats4/9F
6 Forty Coats4/9FWinning Trainer: Ms M Mullins
Winning Jockey: Danny Mullins
Straight Forecast: €49.22
Non-runners: None (All 11 Ran)
Distances: 1½, ¾
13:10W.T. O'Grady & E.J. O'Grady Memorial Irish EBF Novice Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
3 Espresso Milan5/6F
3 Espresso Milan5/6F2nd
6 Minella Emperor17/2
6 Minella Emperor17/23rd
4 Long Branch11/1
4 Long Branch11/1Winning Trainer: W P Mullins
Winning Jockey: Paul Townend
Straight Forecast: €9.29
Non-runners: None (All 6 Ran)
Distances: 4, 1¼
13:40Most Stylish Racegoers Handicap Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
3 Eachtotheirown9/4F
3 Eachtotheirown9/4F2nd
8 Fiver Friday7/1
8 Fiver Friday7/13rd
10 Piccolo Player20/1
10 Piccolo Player20/1Winning Trainer: B Connell
Winning Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Straight Forecast: €18.3
Tricast: €273.09
Non-runners: None (All 13 Ran)
Distances: 9, 4
14:15Carey Glass Irish EBF Mares Novice Chase (Grade 2) (Turf)Show result
1st
4 Jade De Grugy1/7F
4 Jade De Grugy1/7F2nd
6 Tareze6/1
6 Tareze6/13rd
2 Cottesloe Sunshine12/1
2 Cottesloe Sunshine12/1Winning Trainer: W P Mullins
Winning Jockey: Paul Townend
Straight Forecast: €1.98
Non-runners: None (All 6 Ran)
Distances: 18, 10
14:50Support Thurles Bookmakers Handicap Chase (Turf)Show result
1st
7 Rising Dust3/1
7 Rising Dust3/12nd
2 Brave Fortune5/2F
2 Brave Fortune5/2F3rd
3 Jigoro11/1
3 Jigoro11/1Winning Trainer: E Mullins
Winning Jockey: Donagh Meyler
Straight Forecast: €11.69
Tricast: €78.5
Non-runners: None (All 14 Ran)
Distances: ¾, 1½
15:20Horse & Jockey Hotel Chase (Grade 2) (Turf)Show result
1st
1 Appreciate It1/1F
1 Appreciate It1/1F2nd
4 James Du Berlais9/4
4 James Du Berlais9/43rd
3 Gentleman De Mee11/1
3 Gentleman De Mee11/1Winning Trainer: W P Mullins
Winning Jockey: Paul Townend
Straight Forecast: €3.9
Non-runners: None (All 5 Ran)
Distances: 12, 11
15:55SIS Supporting Irish Racing Hunters Chase (Turf)Show result
1st
11 Panda Boy5/1
11 Panda Boy5/12nd
5 Lifetime Ambition3/1
5 Lifetime Ambition3/13rd
4 Last Round18/1
4 Last Round18/1Winning Trainer: M Brassil
Winning Jockey: Mr F Maguire
Straight Forecast: €22.02
Non-runners: None (All 13 Ran)
Distances: 9, 7½
