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 agoNewcastleUKSaturday 21 February 2026
13:05Virgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
6 Jimbo Sport4/6F
6 Jimbo Sport4/6F2nd
9 Like Minded7/4
9 Like Minded7/43rd
1 Argento Royale18/1
1 Argento Royale18/1Winning Trainer: B Pauling
Winning Jockey: Callum Pritchard
Straight Forecast: £2.32
Non-runners: Bollin Skittle, Ayyadieh (12 Ran)
Distances: 6, ½
13:35Costello's Cleaning Handicap Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
11 Holly Bird14/1
11 Holly Bird14/12nd
12 Glory Hights10/1
12 Glory Hights10/13rd
6 Drop Kick3/1
6 Drop Kick3/1Winning Trainer: A M Thomson
Winning Jockey: B S Hughes
Straight Forecast: £143.17
Tricast: £549.04
Non-runners: None (All 15 Ran)
Distances: 5½, 1
14:10Jimmy Hunter 60th Birthday Celebration Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
2 The Grafter2/1 JF
2 The Grafter2/1 JF2nd
1 Spadestep2/1 JF
1 Spadestep2/1 JF3rd
7 Galidam10/1
7 Galidam10/1Winning Trainer: S England
Winning Jockey: Jonathan England
Straight Forecast: £6.52
Non-runners: Ballyedward (6 Ran)
Distances: 4, 7½
14:43Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Eider Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
2 Anglers Crag4/1 JF
2 Anglers Crag4/1 JF2nd
3 Only The Bold18/1
3 Only The Bold18/13rd
9 Red Delta15/2
9 Red Delta15/2Winning Trainer: N G Richards
Winning Jockey: Danny McMenamin
Straight Forecast: £68.83
Tricast: £524.9
Non-runners: None (All 10 Ran)
Distances: 5, 5½
15:20Virgin Bet A Good Bet Handicap Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
3 The Gray Ghost4/1
3 The Gray Ghost4/12nd
8 The Hatchet7/1
8 The Hatchet7/13rd
2 Saracen Beau13/2
2 Saracen Beau13/2Winning Trainer: R L Llewellyn
Winning Jockey: Liam Harrison
Straight Forecast: £33.37
Tricast: £181.64
Non-runners: None (All 9 Ran)
Distances: ½, 2
15:58Virgin Bet Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
3 Prairie Wolf9/2
3 Prairie Wolf9/22nd
5 Josh The Boss5/2F
5 Josh The Boss5/2F3rd
7 Primoz10/1
7 Primoz10/1Winning Trainer: J Parkinson & S Smith
Winning Jockey: Callum Bewley
Straight Forecast: £16.56
Tricast: £104.62
Non-runners: OToole (7 Ran)
Distances: 2, 2¾
16:33Gemini Electrical Short Circuit Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
4 Shes Notjoeking13/2
4 Shes Notjoeking13/22nd
5 Sattam2/5F
5 Sattam2/5F3rd
1 Supreme Shot12/1
1 Supreme Shot12/1Winning Trainer: L Russell & M Scudamore
Winning Jockey: Conner McCann
Straight Forecast: £10.3
Non-runners: None (All 7 Ran)
Distances: 1, 22
