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.NewmarketUKFriday 1 May 2026
13:45Darley EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
3 Earth Shot10/11F
3 Earth Shot10/11F2nd
6 Velvet Vega9/2
6 Velvet Vega9/23rd
7 Wild Violet28/1
7 Wild Violet28/1Winning Trainer: W J Haggas
Winning Jockey: Tom Marquand
Straight Forecast: £5.42
Non-runners: None (All 7 Ran)
Distances: 5, 4¾
14:20JCB Newmarket Stakes (Listed) (Turf)Show result
1st
1 Ancient Egypt16/1
1 Ancient Egypt16/12nd
4 My Love Is King10/3
4 My Love Is King10/33rd
2 Archers Bay12/1
2 Archers Bay12/1Winning Trainer: C Johnston
Winning Jockey: Rowan Scott
Straight Forecast: £62.69
Non-runners: None (All 5 Ran)
Distances: 2, 1¼
14:55Betfred 'The Classic Bookmaker' Handicap (Turf)Show result
1st
7 St Anton4/1
7 St Anton4/12nd
8 Comic Hero7/1
8 Comic Hero7/13rd
4 Fort Rock9/2
4 Fort Rock9/2Winning Trainer: R Hannon
Winning Jockey: Joe Leavy
Straight Forecast: £32.66
Tricast: £132.75
Non-runners: None (All 9 Ran)
Distances: Neck, 2¼
15:30Betfred Jockey Club Stakes (Group 2) (Turf)Show result
1st
7 Santorini Star9/4F
7 Santorini Star9/4F2nd
2 Eydon10/3
2 Eydon10/33rd
3 French Master9/2
3 French Master9/2Winning Trainer: W J Haggas
Winning Jockey: Tom Marquand
Straight Forecast: £10.26
Non-runners: Bay City Roller (6 Ran)
Distances: 1¼, ½
16:05Betfred 'Nifty 50' Handicap (Turf)Show result
1st
3 Billyjoh11/2
3 Billyjoh11/22nd
7 Golden Redemption3/1
7 Golden Redemption3/13rd
2 Silver Ghost7/1
2 Silver Ghost7/1Winning Trainer: M Appleby
Winning Jockey: Harry Davies
Straight Forecast: £22.37
Tricast: £115.19
Non-runners: Benacre, Shah (6 Ran)
Distances: 2¼, ½
16:40Pertemps Network King Charles II Stakes (Listed) (Turf)Show result
1st
4 Saber Strike11/2
4 Saber Strike11/22nd
1 Cerro Blanco2/1
1 Cerro Blanco2/13rd
5 Stellar Sunrise5/4F
5 Stellar Sunrise5/4FWinning Trainer: W J Haggas
Winning Jockey: Tom Marquand
Straight Forecast: £17.32
Non-runners: None (All 6 Ran)
Distances: 1¼, 3
17:15Close Brothers Fillies' Handicap (Turf)Show result
1st
2 Cinque Verde15/2
2 Cinque Verde15/22nd
6 Lady Kodiac28/1
6 Lady Kodiac28/13rd
4 Powdering11/1
4 Powdering11/1Winning Trainer: A W Carroll
Winning Jockey: Jack Doughty
Straight Forecast: £210.53
Tricast: £2322.32
Non-runners: Angel Love, Mercury Day (11 Ran)
Distances: 6½, 2½
