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 agoUKDown RoyalTuesday 20 January 2026Down RoyalLeicesterNewcastleSouthwell
Franciscan Well Rated Novice Hurdle (Turf)
Age : 5yo Plus
Distance : 2M 1F 33Y
Winner : €8700.0 (8 runners)
Going : Soft
| 1st |  | 1 Jony R | Training : S R B Crawford Jockey : J J Slevin | Age : 7 Weight : 11-12 | 15/2SP | |
| 2nd | 7½ |  | 4 Night Moon | Training : W P Mullins Jockey : Paul Townend | Age : 6 Weight : 11-4 | 4/1SP |
| 3rd | 17 |  | 7 Youlita | Training : C Byrnes Jockey : Philip Byrnes | Age : 7 Weight : 11-1 | 9/2SP |
| 4th | 3½ |  | 3 Jazz Forever | Training : P W Flynn Jockey : Danny Gilligan | Age : 6 Weight : 11-4 | 40/1SP |
| 5th | 2½ |  | 6 Mavetherave | Training : W R Crawford Jockey : Darragh O'Keeffe | Age : 6 Weight : 11-3 | 5/1SP |
| 6th | 7 |  | 2 Spinola Bay | Training : G Elliott Jockey : Jack Kennedy | Age : 6 Weight : 11-7 | 11/4FSP |
| PU |  | 5 Beckistine | Training : M A Molloy Jockey : Donagh Meyler | Age : 7 Weight : 11-3 | 11/1SP | |
| F |  | 8 Zuzukel | Training : A J Martin Jockey : Daniel King | Age : 6 Weight : 11-1 | 6/1SP |
