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 agoPlumptonUKMonday 9 March 2026
14:00DragonBet The Roar Before Cheltenham Extra Places 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
1 Catchintsavo5/6F
1 Catchintsavo5/6F2nd
2 Five Bar Gate3/1
2 Five Bar Gate3/13rd
4 Piping Rock5/2
4 Piping Rock5/2Winning Trainer: A J Honeyball
Winning Jockey: Rex Dingle
Straight Forecast: £4.02
Non-runners: Unknown Stranger (5 Ran)
Distances: 7½, 11
14:30DragonBet The Roar Before BOG At Cheltenham Novices' Handicap Chase (Turf)Show result
1st
1 Rap Soul4/6F
1 Rap Soul4/6F2nd
3 Lunar Ocean7/2
3 Lunar Ocean7/23rd
2 Carpe Diem4/1
2 Carpe Diem4/1Winning Trainer: R Bandey
Winning Jockey: Harry Bannister
Straight Forecast: £3.51
Non-runners: None (All 4 Ran)
Distances: 1¾, 9½
15:00Mayo Wynne Baxter Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
2 Desert Halo13/2
2 Desert Halo13/22nd
5 Lord Of The Glance11/4F
5 Lord Of The Glance11/4F3rd
3 Kotari10/3
3 Kotari10/3Winning Trainer: R Bandey
Winning Jockey: Harry Bannister
Straight Forecast: £25.01
Non-runners: Fravanco (6 Ran)
Distances: ½, 4
15:30DragonBet The Roar Before Cheltenham Infernoboost Handicap Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
2 Inferno Sacree9/4
2 Inferno Sacree9/42nd
5 Ferret Jeeter2/1F
5 Ferret Jeeter2/1F3rd
3 Confinentic3/1
3 Confinentic3/1Winning Trainer: N J Hawke
Winning Jockey: Murray Dodd
Straight Forecast: £7.43
Non-runners: None (All 6 Ran)
Distances: 1¼, 58
16:00DragonBet The Roar Before Cheltenham Dragonboosts Handicap Chase (Turf)Show result
1st
1 Scottish King2/1F
1 Scottish King2/1F2nd
3 Felton Bellevue11/2
3 Felton Bellevue11/23rd
2 Gata Ban16/5
2 Gata Ban16/5Winning Trainer: R J Armson
Winning Jockey: Philip Armson
Straight Forecast: £12.64
Non-runners: None (All 5 Ran)
Distances: Neck, 31
16:30John Ellis Memorial Handicap Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
2 Valadon9/4F
2 Valadon9/4F2nd
7 Oakleys Way5/2
7 Oakleys Way5/23rd
5 Moon Hunter40/1
5 Moon Hunter40/1Winning Trainer: H Fry
Winning Jockey: Bryan Carver
Straight Forecast: £8.43
Non-runners: Balboa (6 Ran)
Distances: ¾, 8
17:00DragonBet The Roar Before Cheltenham Welcome Offer Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
2 Oties Friend13/8F
2 Oties Friend13/8F2nd
1 Mint Approved5/2
1 Mint Approved5/23rd
5 Chocks Away14/1
5 Chocks Away14/1Winning Trainer: Nick Scholfield
Winning Jockey: Kielan Woods
Straight Forecast: £5.99
Non-runners: None (All 7 Ran)
Distances: 1½, 5½
