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 agoUKNewcastleSaturday 21 February 2026Chelmsford CityChepstowFairyhouseKemptonLingfieldNewcastle
Costello's Cleaning Handicap Hurdle (Turf)
Age : 4yo Plus
Distance : 2M 4F 62Y
Winner : £3697.0 (15 runners)
Going : Good to Soft
| 1st |  | 11 Holly Bird | Training : A M Thomson Jockey : B S Hughes | Age : 7 Weight : 11-4 | 14/1SP | |
| 2nd | 5½ |  | 12 Glory Hights | Training : C Grant Jockey : Danny McMenamin | Age : 10 Weight : 10-13 | 10/1SP |
| 3rd | 1 |  | 6 Drop Kick | Training : M Walford Jockey : Jamie Hamilton | Age : 5 Weight : 11-10 | 3/1SP |
| 4th | 3½ |  | 10 Mooserwirt | Training : O Greenall & J Guerriero Jockey : Craig Nichol | Age : 6 Weight : 11-5 | 16/1SP |
| 5th | 12 |  | 3 Cold Henry | Training : Sara Ender Jockey : Harry Bannister | Age : 7 Weight : 11-12 | 33/1SP |
| 6th | 2½ |  | 1 Unleash The Beast | Training : F O'Brien Jockey : J J Burke | Age : 7 Weight : 12-0 | 13/8FSP |
| 7th | ½ |  | 2 Starlyte | Training : L Russell & M Scudamore Jockey : Gregor Walkingshaw | Age : 9 Weight : 11-13 | 22/1SP |
| 8th | 5½ |  | 4 Justus | Training : Micky Hammond Jockey : Joshua Thompson | Age : 8 Weight : 11-12 | 66/1SP |
| 9th | 5 |  | 14 Wainwright | Training : N G Richards Jockey : Callum Bewley | Age : 8 Weight : 10-8 | 25/1SP |
| 10th | 35 |  | 5 Sparky Tom | Training : Paul Robson Jockey : Ryan Mania | Age : 6 Weight : 11-11 | 40/1SP |
| 11th | 8 |  | 13 Sams Falcon | Training : Mrs Dianne Sayer Jockey : Peter Kavanagh | Age : 7 Weight : 10-12 | 50/1SP |
| PU |  | 15 Boolamore Classic | Training : N W Alexander Jockey : Bruce Lynn | Age : 7 Weight : 10-3 | 12/1SP | |
| PU |  | 9 Top Flight Century | Training : D Thompson Jockey : Jack Power | Age : 5 Weight : 11-6 | 20/1SP | |
| PU |  | 8 Eire Street | Training : Mrs J Stephen Jockey : Charlie Maggs | Age : 9 Weight : 11-9 | 28/1SP | |
| PU |  | 7 Our Laura B | Training : B Haslam Jockey : R P McLernon | Age : 8 Weight : 11-10 | 7/1SP |
