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.
10 hours agoDownpatrickUKFriday 22 May 2026
17:20Randox Maiden Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
1 Mr Master Mac11/8F
1 Mr Master Mac11/8F2nd
7 Le Questionnaire10/3
7 Le Questionnaire10/33rd
2 Cailin Deas9/2
2 Cailin Deas9/2Winning Trainer: M Fahey
Winning Jockey: Thomas O'Connor
Straight Forecast: £5.87
Non-runners: Butch Coolidge, Magical Sal, Colwyn Bay (15 Ran)
Distances: 2½, 6
17:52Tote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Handicap Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
5 Bruant10/1
5 Bruant10/12nd
9 Aboras Mahler18/1
9 Aboras Mahler18/13rd
3 Tell Us This9/2
3 Tell Us This9/2Winning Trainer: A J Martin
Winning Jockey: Daniel King
Straight Forecast: £169.75
Tricast: £932.46
Non-runners: Seskin Flash (10 Ran)
Distances: ½, 1¼
18:29Frank And Brian Fitzsimons Memorial Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Turf)Show result
1st
6 Joya Del Mar12/1
6 Joya Del Mar12/12nd
2 Bayonetta12/1
2 Bayonetta12/13rd
3 Scary Askari11/4F
3 Scary Askari11/4FWinning Trainer: D A McLoughlin
Winning Jockey: Ricky Doyle
Straight Forecast: £156.24
Tricast: £524.67
Non-runners: Cozone, Jetstream Jeff, Jimlis Cave (15 Ran)
Distances: 14, 2
19:00Down Royal Corporation Of Horsebreeders Beginners Chase (Turf)Show result
1st
4 Driveonwill9/1
4 Driveonwill9/12nd
13 Saunton Surf7/2F
13 Saunton Surf7/2F3rd
14 Whispering Willow4/1
14 Whispering Willow4/1Winning Trainer: R O'Sullivan
Winning Jockey: Donagh Meyler
Straight Forecast: £42.54
Non-runners: None (All 14 Ran)
Distances: ½, Neck
19:30Down Royal Corporation Of Horsebreeders Maiden Hunters Chase (Turf)Show result
1st
2 Everest The Brave17/2
2 Everest The Brave17/22nd
7 West Of Idaho4/6F
7 West Of Idaho4/6F3rd
5 Vodka Splash40/1
5 Vodka Splash40/1Winning Trainer: G P Cromwell
Winning Jockey: Mr D G Lavery
Straight Forecast: £15.85
Non-runners: None (All 7 Ran)
Distances: 8, 1¾
20:00Albert Bartlett Hunters Chase (Turf)Show result
1st
1 Asphalt Cowboy6/1
1 Asphalt Cowboy6/12nd
2 Cause For Comment5/4F
2 Cause For Comment5/4F3rd
4 Fortune Lad9/4
4 Fortune Lad9/4Winning Trainer: S G Carey
Winning Jockey: Mr R James
Straight Forecast: £15.42
Non-runners: None (All 8 Ran)
Distances: 11, 20
20:30Caherty Stables Racing Syndicate Point-To-Point Flat Race (Turf)Show result
1st
7 Theemeraldempress2/1F
7 Theemeraldempress2/1F2nd
6 Dinner Dance11/4
6 Dinner Dance11/43rd
5 Majestic Horizon10/3
5 Majestic Horizon10/3Winning Trainer: G P Cromwell
Winning Jockey: Mr B M Coonan
Straight Forecast: £7.73
Non-runners: None (All 7 Ran)
Distances: 2¼, 2¼
