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 agoIREPunchestownWednesday 18 February 2026KemptonLudlowPunchestownSouthwell
Matchbook 50:50 Graduation Series Maiden Hurdle (Turf)
Age : 5yo Plus
Distance : 2M 0F 157Y
Winner : €6000.0 (16 runners)
Going : Soft (Soft to Heavy in places)
| 1st |  | 11 Straight John | Training : G Elliott Jockey : Jack Kennedy | Age : 5 Weight : 11-4 | 30/100FSP | |
| 2nd | 3¾ |  | 5 Bulgaden Castle | Training : P J Rothwell Jockey : Simon Torrens | Age : 5 Weight : 11-4 | 10/3SP |
| 3rd | Neck |  | 1 En Or | Training : A J Martin Jockey : Daniel King | Age : 8 Weight : 11-12 | 8/1SP |
| 4th | ½ |  | 6 Doctor Elvis | Training : G Elliott Jockey : Danny Gilligan | Age : 7 Weight : 11-4 | 12/1SP |
| 5th | 15 |  | 7 Lord Of The Locke | Training : C Byrnes Jockey : Philip Byrnes | Age : 5 Weight : 11-4 | 20/1SP |
| 6th | 8 |  | 13 Zam Bobbler | Training : P J Rothwell Jockey : Tiernan Power Roche | Age : 5 Weight : 11-4 | 40/1SP |
| 7th | 2½ |  | 14 Ballinaboola Gold | Training : R Donohoe Jockey : Danny Mullins | Age : 5 Weight : 10-11 | 250/1SP |
| 8th | 7 |  | 9 Poppycon | Training : E Doyle Jockey : Phillip Enright | Age : 6 Weight : 11-4 | 66/1SP |
| 9th | 2½ |  | 3 Sylkie | Training : D Howard Jockey : Cian Quirke | Age : 5 Weight : 11-5 | 125/1SP |
| 10th | 1¼ |  | 15 Ode To Joy | Training : W J McLernon Jockey : Gavin Brouder | Age : 6 Weight : 10-11 | 250/1SP |
| 11th | Head |  | 10 Silver Salute | Training : Ian Donoghue Jockey : Josh Williamson | Age : 7 Weight : 11-4 | 80/1SP |
| 12th | 3½ |  | 17 Let It Settle | Training : G P Cromwell Jockey : Reserve 1 | Age : 5 Weight : 10-11 | 100/1SP |
| 13th | 7 |  | 12 Your Out Of Line | Training : R O'Sullivan Jockey : Donagh Meyler | Age : 5 Weight : 11-4 | 150/1SP |
| 14th | 1½ |  | 16 Thecouncillorswife | Training : D Deacon Jockey : Ben Kennedy | Age : 7 Weight : 10-11 | 100/1SP |
| 15th | 4 |  | 2 Cherry Pink | Training : W Durkan Jockey : Alyse Clarke | Age : 6 Weight : 11-5 | 50/1SP |
| 16th | 13 |  | 4 Ballyhasty | Training : W J Austin Jockey : Eoin Staples | Age : 5 Weight : 11-4 | 250/1SP |
