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 agoSandownUKSaturday 31 January 2026
12:20Virgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
1 Crackerjacque13/8F
1 Crackerjacque13/8F2nd
5 Ionian6/1
5 Ionian6/13rd
3 The Cistercian7/2
3 The Cistercian7/2Winning Trainer: A J Honeyball
Winning Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Straight Forecast: £11.82
Non-runners: None (All 6 Ran)
Distances: 1¾, 6½
12:55Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
6 Bollin Thou6/4F
6 Bollin Thou6/4F2nd
5 Hot Goddess6/1
5 Hot Goddess6/13rd
1 Precious Metal15/8
1 Precious Metal15/8Winning Trainer: Nick Scholfield
Winning Jockey: H Cobden
Straight Forecast: £10.66
Non-runners: Tennessee Tango (5 Ran)
Distances: 2½, 6
13:25Virgin Bet A Good Bet Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
4 Norn Iron11/4
4 Norn Iron11/42nd
5 Risk De Pluie9/4F
5 Risk De Pluie9/4F3rd
6 Lylian16/1
6 Lylian16/1Winning Trainer: Harry Derham
Winning Jockey: H Cobden
Straight Forecast: £9.58
Non-runners: Mon Champion, Soldierofthestorm (5 Ran)
Distances: 5½, 8½
14:02Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
4 Jax Junior9/2
4 Jax Junior9/22nd
6 Classic Maestro22/1
6 Classic Maestro22/13rd
9 Dr T J Eckleburg7/1
9 Dr T J Eckleburg7/1Winning Trainer: L Wadham
Winning Jockey: Tom Cannon
Straight Forecast: £98.29
Tricast: £687.36
Non-runners: None (All 11 Ran)
Distances: 4¼, ¾
14:40Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
3 Sixmilebridge6/1
3 Sixmilebridge6/12nd
4 Kala Conti2/1
4 Kala Conti2/13rd
2 Miami Magic14/1
2 Miami Magic14/1Winning Trainer: F O'Brien
Winning Jockey: Kielan Woods
Straight Forecast: £17.56
Non-runners: None (All 4 Ran)
Distances: 5, 1¾
15:10Virgin Bet Heroes Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
4 Henri The Second9/4F
4 Henri The Second9/4F2nd
1 Santos Blue14/1
1 Santos Blue14/13rd
6 Hartington9/1
6 Hartington9/1Winning Trainer: P F Nicholls
Winning Jockey: H Cobden
Straight Forecast: £35.82
Tricast: £252.39
Non-runners: None (All 11 Ran)
Distances: 9, Neck
15:42Virgin Bet Masters Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
3 Pic Roc7/2
3 Pic Roc7/22nd
6 Hunter Legend10/1
6 Hunter Legend10/13rd
5 Fortunate Man11/10F
5 Fortunate Man11/10FWinning Trainer: B Pauling
Winning Jockey: Ben Jones
Straight Forecast: £32.76
Non-runners: None (All 6 Ran)
Distances: 13, 6
