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 agoClonmelIREThursday 26 February 2026
12:49Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
6 Kielys Place2/1
6 Kielys Place2/12nd
1 Arcadian Emperor5/6F
1 Arcadian Emperor5/6F3rd
10 Speculateur11/2
10 Speculateur11/2Winning Trainer: W P Mullins
Winning Jockey: Mr P W Mullins
Straight Forecast: €4.64
Non-runners: None (All 16 Ran)
Distances: 9½, ½
13:24Nire Valley Claiming Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
7 Fenway Park7/2
7 Fenway Park7/22nd
2 Qaasid16/1
2 Qaasid16/13rd
9 Halsafari8/1
9 Halsafari8/1Winning Trainer: A McNamara
Winning Jockey: Anna McGuinness
Straight Forecast: €54.13
Non-runners: Chautuaqua (8 Ran)
Distances: 1¾, 1¼
13:59Cloneen Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1) (Turf)Show result
1st
4 Courtbrack Boy10/3F
4 Courtbrack Boy10/3F2nd
11 Robindevidastar12/1
11 Robindevidastar12/13rd
5 Opposite Ends33/1
5 Opposite Ends33/1Winning Trainer: T O'Brien
Winning Jockey: John Shinnick
Straight Forecast: €43.14
Tricast: €1172.57
Non-runners: None (All 11 Ran)
Distances: 7, ½
14:34Cloneen Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 2) (Turf)Show result
1st
5 Harty Cup1/1F
5 Harty Cup1/1F2nd
8 Falcon Park14/1
8 Falcon Park14/13rd
6 Cry Before Dawn25/1
6 Cry Before Dawn25/1Winning Trainer: R Tyner
Winning Jockey: Mark Walsh
Straight Forecast: €16.46
Tricast: €243.92
Non-runners: King Bob (9 Ran)
Distances: 6, ½
15:09William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
5 Mount Frisco10/11F
5 Mount Frisco10/11F2nd
7 Political Stance18/1
7 Political Stance18/13rd
1 Free Flowing18/1
1 Free Flowing18/1Winning Trainer: J P Ryan
Winning Jockey: Daniel King
Straight Forecast: €19.6
Tricast: €206.42
Non-runners: None (All 8 Ran)
Distances: 20, 53
15:44Rosegreen Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Turf)Show result
1st
14 Brown Boots1/1F
14 Brown Boots1/1F2nd
13 Mullanour14/1
13 Mullanour14/13rd
3 Take Chance20/1
3 Take Chance20/1Winning Trainer: L P Cusack
Winning Jockey: Brian Hayes
Straight Forecast: €18.39
Tricast: €226.23
Non-runners: Milanaway, Millie B (15 Ran)
Distances: 10, 12
