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 agoIREThurlesThursday 29 January 2026AyrChelmsford CityLingfieldThurlesWincanton
Horse & Jockey Handicap Hurdle (Turf)
Age : 4yo Plus
Distance : 2M 6F 126Y
Winner : €8700.0 (10 runners)
Going : Heavy (Soft to Heavy in places)
| 1st |  | 10 Pebble Bleu | Training : C Motherway Jockey : Michael Kenneally | Age : 7 Weight : 10-6 | 4/1 JFSP | |
| 2nd | 3¼ |  | 5 Pookie Holler | Training : H De Bromhead Jockey : Darragh O'Keeffe | Age : 6 Weight : 11-4 | 5/1SP |
| 3rd | 9½ |  | 4 Ira Hayes | Training : J C McConnell Jockey : Alex Harvey | Age : 7 Weight : 11-9 | 9/1SP |
| 4th | 2¾ |  | 6 A Nod To Getaway | Training : P O'Flynn Jockey : Eoin Staples | Age : 9 Weight : 11-3 | 14/1SP |
| 5th | 4½ |  | 1 King In Love | Training : S Aherne Jockey : Sean O'Keeffe | Age : 6 Weight : 11-12 | 11/2SP |
| 6th | 29 |  | 9 Union Park | Training : P J Rothwell Jockey : Tiernan Power Roche | Age : 10 Weight : 11-2 | 14/1SP |
| 7th | 8½ |  | 8 Juke Hill | Training : G Elliott Jockey : Jack Kennedy | Age : 6 Weight : 11-2 | 4/1 JFSP |
| PU |  | 3 Fighting Fit | Training : J P Dempsey Jockey : Mark Walsh | Age : 11 Weight : 11-10 | 10/1SP | |
| PU |  | 7 Ferdia | Training : J P Ryan Jockey : Brian Barry | Age : 10 Weight : 11-2 | 150/1SP | |
| PU |  | 2 Sarah Beara | Training : S Curling Jockey : Phillip Enright | Age : 8 Weight : 11-12 | 9/2SP |
