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.
20 hours agoDownpatrickUKFriday 8 May 2026
17:00Randox Maiden Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
5 Roc Dino1/8F
5 Roc Dino1/8F2nd
4 Loch Cuan5/1
4 Loch Cuan5/13rd
2 Hawks Rock9/1
2 Hawks Rock9/1Winning Trainer: W P Mullins
Winning Jockey: Paul Townend
Straight Forecast: £1.83
Non-runners: Union Boy, Speculateur, Lady Cosmo (7 Ran)
Distances: 9, 3¼
17:35Road Stud Installations Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Turf)Show result
1st
16 Gangster Granny33/1
16 Gangster Granny33/12nd
7 Annarubyrose33/1
7 Annarubyrose33/13rd
14 Artic Chief50/1
14 Artic Chief50/1Winning Trainer: C A McBratney
Winning Jockey: Reserve 1
Straight Forecast: £837.59
Tricast: £41156.26
Non-runners: Justicialism, Bearami Creek, Westin Pimpernel (15 Ran)
Distances: 1¼, Short Head
18:05SIS, Supporting Irish Racing Maiden Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
4 Endless Talking5/6F
4 Endless Talking5/6F2nd
10 Aboras Mahler150/1
10 Aboras Mahler150/13rd
11 Layenda200/1
11 Layenda200/1Winning Trainer: G P Cromwell
Winning Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Straight Forecast: £226.29
Non-runners: Messire Des Bordes, Free Vango, Lemmy Caution, Al What (14 Ran)
Distances: 20, 5½
18:35Angie Orr Still Celebrating Her 70th Birthday Mares Handicap Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
9 Sea Of Doubt4/1
9 Sea Of Doubt4/12nd
12 Mercurial Sea11/1
12 Mercurial Sea11/13rd
3 Splashing Out14/1
3 Splashing Out14/1Winning Trainer: Ian Donoghue
Winning Jockey: Josh Williamson
Straight Forecast: £51.12
Tricast: £586.02
Non-runners: Go Avel, Camlin Park (12 Ran)
Distances: 5, 1¼
19:05Peter Fitzpatrick & Sons Estate Agents And Chartered Surveyors Handicap Chase (0-100) (Turf)Show result
1st
4 Finnians Row28/1
4 Finnians Row28/12nd
9 Just For Yuse4/1
9 Just For Yuse4/13rd
3 Struck Oil5/2F
3 Struck Oil5/2FWinning Trainer: D A McLoughlin
Winning Jockey: Liam McKenna
Straight Forecast: £144.36
Tricast: £392.81
Non-runners: None (All 10 Ran)
Distances: 11, 1¾
19:35Remembering Caughoo Handicap Chase (0-100) (Turf)Show result
1st
4 Dinoland11/2
4 Dinoland11/22nd
9 My Good Pal5/1
9 My Good Pal5/13rd
12 Mini Getaway9/1
12 Mini Getaway9/1Winning Trainer: W R Crawford
Winning Jockey: Sam Ewing
Straight Forecast: £36.38
Tricast: £254.35
Non-runners: Shantou Show, Coillte M C G, Tullabrack Lad (11 Ran)
Distances: 8½, 19
20:05Joe Rea Memorial Mares Flat Race (Turf)Show result
1st
1 Cocos Legacy8/1
1 Cocos Legacy8/12nd
5 Kisuton Enki9/2
5 Kisuton Enki9/23rd
8 Culldoo6/4F
8 Culldoo6/4FWinning Trainer: P W Flynn
Winning Jockey: Mr O McGill
Straight Forecast: £44.47
Non-runners: None (All 9 Ran)
Distances: 3¼, 3
