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 agoDoncasterUKFriday 23 January 2026
12:45Virgin Bet EBF 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
12 Rathkenny11/2
12 Rathkenny11/22nd
14 West Hill Verde5/2
14 West Hill Verde5/23rd
5 Hardly Surprising11/8F
5 Hardly Surprising11/8FWinning Trainer: N P Mulholland
Winning Jockey: C O'Farrell
Straight Forecast: £20.86
Non-runners: Passing Diamond, Kiwi Rush (13 Ran)
Distances: 2¾, 4¼
13:15Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places 'Chasing Excellence' Novices' Chase (GBB Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
3 Western Knight5/2
3 Western Knight5/22nd
5 Kap Ouest17/2
5 Kap Ouest17/23rd
2 One Big Bang1/1F
2 One Big Bang1/1FWinning Trainer: J Tizzard
Winning Jockey: Brendan Powell
Straight Forecast: £17.44
Non-runners: Roadlesstravelled, Elysian Knight (4 Ran)
Distances: 2¼, 3
13:45Virgin Bet A Good Bet Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
3 Minstrel Knight7/2
3 Minstrel Knight7/22nd
13 Division Day40/1
13 Division Day40/13rd
2 Minella Jury13/8 JF
2 Minella Jury13/8 JFWinning Trainer: E Bethell
Winning Jockey: B S Hughes
Straight Forecast: £91.68
Non-runners: Final Escape, Desertmore News, Lasko Des Obeaux, Irandando Has, Prince Of Clova (8 Ran)
Distances: 5, Neck
14:15Virgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
2 Guard Duty8/15F
2 Guard Duty8/15F2nd
4 Fingals Hill10/1
4 Fingals Hill10/13rd
7 Ginger Mail12/1
7 Ginger Mail12/1Winning Trainer: Miss E C Lavelle
Winning Jockey: Ben Jones
Straight Forecast: £5.91
Non-runners: Geromino, Smokeringinthedark, Dargiannini, Bowmore (4 Ran)
Distances: 2, 8
14:50Virgin Bet Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
1 Jamaicaine5/6F
1 Jamaicaine5/6F2nd
2 Vanilla Dancer11/1
2 Vanilla Dancer11/13rd
10 Joto7/2
10 Joto7/2Winning Trainer: N P Mulholland
Winning Jockey: Harry Atkins
Straight Forecast: £11.33
Tricast: £27.23
Non-runners: Snapaudaciaheros (11 Ran)
Distances: Neck, 8
15:25Virgin Bet Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
3 The Long Point3/1
3 The Long Point3/12nd
2 Kalhandrion6/5F
2 Kalhandrion6/5F3rd
6 Jukebox Deddy5/2
6 Jukebox Deddy5/2Winning Trainer: Miss E C Lavelle
Winning Jockey: Ben Jones
Straight Forecast: £7.19
Non-runners: Queens Wish, Finn Lough (4 Ran)
Distances: 3¾, 14
16:00Virgin Bet Handicap Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
2 Mask Of Zorro2/1
2 Mask Of Zorro2/12nd
6 Ilitch6/4F
6 Ilitch6/4F3rd
5 Be The Difference7/1
5 Be The Difference7/1Winning Trainer: J Tizzard
Winning Jockey: Brendan Powell
Straight Forecast: £5.82
Tricast: £15.82
Non-runners: Passing Pleasure, The Two Harrys, Romeo Brown, Balboa (7 Ran)
Distances: 1, 17
