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.
2 days agoPunchestownIREWednesday 18 February 2026
13:40Matchbook 50:50 Graduation Series Maiden Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
11 Straight John30/100F
11 Straight John30/100F2nd
5 Bulgaden Castle10/3
5 Bulgaden Castle10/33rd
1 En Or8/1
1 En Or8/1Winning Trainer: G Elliott
Winning Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Straight Forecast: €2.17
Non-runners: Salvador Peps, Market Ready, Dictionary Corner (16 Ran)
Distances: 3¾, Neck
14:10Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
4 Court Compliance11/10F
4 Court Compliance11/10F2nd
5 Newbrook Diamond7/2
5 Newbrook Diamond7/23rd
3 Boedic15/8
3 Boedic15/8Winning Trainer: W Durkan
Winning Jockey: Philip Byrnes
Straight Forecast: €5.98
Non-runners: Its Tim (7 Ran)
Distances: 4½, 3½
14:45Matchbook Betting Exchange Quevega Mares Hurdle (Grade 3) (Turf)Show result
1st
4 Grainne A Chroi16/1
4 Grainne A Chroi16/12nd
1 World Of Fortunes10/3
1 World Of Fortunes10/33rd
5 Kilbarry Saint9/1
5 Kilbarry Saint9/1Winning Trainer: Miss M Harding
Winning Jockey: John Shinnick
Straight Forecast: €67.86
Non-runners: Cousin Kate (6 Ran)
Distances: ¾, 3
15:15Matchbook 50:50 Graduation Series Mares Maiden Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
1 Hows Hannah1/2F
1 Hows Hannah1/2F2nd
7 Torpille Dagrostis13/8
7 Torpille Dagrostis13/83rd
3 Forever And A Day150/1
3 Forever And A Day150/1Winning Trainer: W P Mullins
Winning Jockey: Mr P W Mullins
Straight Forecast: €1.65
Non-runners: The Jam Lady (6 Ran)
Distances: 2, 42
15:45Watch At SimonNottRacing On YouTube Handicap Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
4 Well Del3/1
4 Well Del3/12nd
2 Small Town Hero9/4 JF
2 Small Town Hero9/4 JF3rd
1 Ontheropes9/4 JF
1 Ontheropes9/4 JFWinning Trainer: D K Walsh
Winning Jockey: Calum Hogan
Straight Forecast: €10.56
Non-runners: Hes Home Again (5 Ran)
Distances: Neck, 17
16:15Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Turf)Show result
1st
11 Rebel Cowgirl11/1
11 Rebel Cowgirl11/12nd
12 Poets Oath11/1
12 Poets Oath11/13rd
1 James The Brave15/8F
1 James The Brave15/8FWinning Trainer: M A Cahill
Winning Jockey: Cian Quirke
Straight Forecast: €137.02
Tricast: €339.58
Non-runners: Diamond Dollar, Jaynemax, Johnny Cakes (16 Ran)
Distances: ½, 7½
16:45Matchbook 50:50 Graduation Series Flat Race (Turf)Show result
1st
5 Keep Twisting15/2
5 Keep Twisting15/22nd
2 Brady Hartsfield7/4
2 Brady Hartsfield7/43rd
6 Littlebeen14/1
6 Littlebeen14/1Winning Trainer: M Fahey
Winning Jockey: Miss N Fahey
Straight Forecast: €20.59
Non-runners: None (All 6 Ran)
Distances: ¾, 30
