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.
1 day ago.BellewstownIRESaturday 18 April 2026
14:05Byrne Marquees Maiden Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
9 Ole Ole1/3F
9 Ole Ole1/3F2nd
17 Monntie50/1
17 Monntie50/13rd
2 Manoir De Mirande3/1
2 Manoir De Mirande3/1Winning Trainer: G P Cromwell
Winning Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Straight Forecast: €46.72
Non-runners: Bettys Glen, Medieval Night, Star Of Kilbride (16 Ran)
Distances: 11, ½
14:40William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Maiden Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
14 Two Pair15/2
14 Two Pair15/22nd
16 Kasper Hauser8/1
16 Kasper Hauser8/13rd
2 Laxxio18/1
2 Laxxio18/1Winning Trainer: P Nolan
Winning Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Straight Forecast: €68.26
Non-runners: Liceo, Chanceawetmorning, Microscope (16 Ran)
Distances: 1¼, 4¼
15:15Boardsmill Stud Mares Handicap Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
3 Fiver Friday10/11F
3 Fiver Friday10/11F2nd
10 Simple Things14/1
10 Simple Things14/13rd
2 Theflyingbee7/1
2 Theflyingbee7/1Winning Trainer: G P Cromwell
Winning Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Straight Forecast: €16.08
Tricast: €66.0
Non-runners: None (All 10 Ran)
Distances: 4¼, 4¼
15:50Sean & Margaret McManus Memorial 110 Series Final Handicap Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
3 Take Stock7/1
3 Take Stock7/12nd
4 Dairy Force9/2
4 Dairy Force9/23rd
8 Jaynemax15/2
8 Jaynemax15/2Winning Trainer: G P Cromwell
Winning Jockey: Eoin Staples
Straight Forecast: €42.18
Tricast: €255.58
Non-runners: Kinturk Nelson (12 Ran)
Distances: 2½, Head
16:25Tony Marmion Memorial Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Turf)Show result
1st
14 Bella Union22/1
14 Bella Union22/12nd
4 Struck Oil5/1
4 Struck Oil5/13rd
10 Ode To Joy9/1
10 Ode To Joy9/1Winning Trainer: J C McConnell
Winning Jockey: Simon Torrens
Straight Forecast: €135.55
Tricast: €1118.85
Non-runners: Harley Street, Pourquoi Poi, Krishna Bellevue (16 Ran)
Distances: 1¼, 1¼
17:00Pat & Eddie Smith Memorial (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
12 Midleton Rare6/1
12 Midleton Rare6/12nd
15 Schiehallion14/1
15 Schiehallion14/13rd
16 Hey Babbs15/2
16 Hey Babbs15/2Winning Trainer: Ian Donoghue
Winning Jockey: Mr Alan O'Sullivan
Straight Forecast: €97.07
Tricast: €670.73
Non-runners: Whatafoolbelieves, Insouciant Dallier, Mistyburn, Seeitoldya (15 Ran)
Distances: 1½, Neck
17:35Irish Stallion Farms EBF Auction (Pro/Am) Flat Race (Turf)Show result
1st
10 Gillane1/1F
10 Gillane1/1F2nd
13 Marble Hill8/1
13 Marble Hill8/13rd
4 Bravewave28/1
4 Bravewave28/1Winning Trainer: G P Cromwell
Winning Jockey: Eoghan Finegan
Straight Forecast: €9.39
Non-runners: Treadonmydreams (15 Ran)
Distances: 1¼, 6
