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King George V Stakes 2026 Betting Odds

Thursday 18 June 2026 · Ascot · By Matthew Glazier

The King George V Stakes takes pride of place on the Thursday of Royal Ascot 2023, with this three-year-old encounter another that looks set to be an open affair. Charlie Appleby is likely to have several winners during the week-long meeting and Tagabawa is the market leader to claim the spoils over one mile and four furlongs.

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Bertinelli is another interesting runner that goes for trainer Aidan O’Brien, with the horse having finished first or second in his previous four outings, while Perfuse has been a winner on the previous two occasions and Sir Michael Stoute will now have high hopes of an optimum performance when it comes to this long distance encounter.

King George V Stakes Runners & Odds

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2023 King George V Stakes Tips

Tagabawa is regarded as the most likely winner by the 2023 Royal Ascot betting sites, with Charlie Appleby having seen his charge claim a victory against three other horses at Kempton Park most recently. The runner was able to beat Maasai Mara by four lengths and that came after a smart win at Wolverhampton in November.

Bertinelli could be a strong each-way selection and Ryan Moore will look to have this three-year-old in contention over the last few furlongs. The horse was able to oblige in a relatively big field at Newbury and that was over one mile and two furlongs, with a longer trip unlikely to pose too many problems to a horse regularly accustomed to hitting the frame.

Perfuse is bidding for a consecutive hat-trick of wins and the latest victory came in a Novice Stakes race at Doncaster, with the 5/6 favourite able to oblige by two lengths to land a win against four other runners. This came after a similarly impressive outing at Nottingham over one mile and two furlongs on heavy ground.

Wonder Legend could go well for trainer James Ferguson and there was an impressive run at Doncaster Racecourse at the end of April when the horse was able to land a victory by five lengths over one mile and two furlongs on soft ground. The big question is whether the horse can benefit from a longer trip and land a third straight success.

Past Winners

2025 — King George V Stakes
  1. 1 Merchant Tom Marquand 3/1F
  2. 2 Serious Contender R L Moore 7/1
  3. 3 Pantile Warrior R Havlin 40/1
  4. 4 Nautical Force B M Coen 25/1
  5. 5 Omni Man D Mcmonagle 11/1
  6. 6 Ammes S De Sousa 50/1
  7. 7 Boatswain M Barzalona 28/1
  8. 8 Daiquiri Bay Rossa Ryan 20/1
  9. 9 Sing Us A Song James Doyle 100/30
  10. 9 Waterford Flow J P Spencer 50/1
  11. 11 Mafting D Tudhope 50/1
  12. 12 Light As Air W M Lordan 22/1
  13. 13 Chess Dad Hollie Doyle 33/1
  14. 14 The Cursor Rob Hornby 40/1
  15. 15 Gunship Oisin Murphy 13/2
  16. 16 Lightening Mann Edward Greatrex 22/1
  17. 17 Grecian Legacy Jim Crowley 50/1
  18. 18 Propose S M Levey 9/1
  19. 19 Masai Moon W Buick 12/1
2024 — King George V Stakes
  1. 1 Going The Distance Rossa Ryan 9/1
  2. 2 Neski Sherelski M Guyon 33/1
  3. 3 Go Daddy Lewis Edmunds 25/1

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King George V Stakes FAQ

When does the 2026 King George V Stakes take place?
The 2026 King George V Stakes is scheduled to start at 3.05pm on Thursday 18 June 2026. It takes place on day 3 of the 5-day Royal Ascot festival.
Where does the 2026 King George V Stakes take place?
The King George V Stakes is run at Ascot Racecourse in England. It is one of the feature races of the Royal Ascot festival.
Who is the favourite for the 2026 King George V Stakes?
Into The Light is the current favourite for the 2026 King George V Stakes at 11/2 with Bet365, from 40 entries in the ante-post market. Prices move daily, so compare the latest odds in the table above.
What are the latest odds for the 2026 King George V Stakes?
The current 2026 King George V Stakes market is led by Into The Light at 11/2, Heyzoom at 13/2 and Lost Boys at 7/1. Compare every bookmaker's price in the table above.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for the King George V Stakes?
In the current market, Bet365 offers the biggest price about Into The Light at 11/2. We compare every bookmaker's King George V Stakes odds in the table above so you can always take the top price.
How have the King George V Stakes ante-post odds moved?
In the latest ante-post market, Enceladus has been shortening, in to 11/1, while Amora Queen has drifted, out to 50/1. Track the full move in the odds table above.
Who won the 2025 King George V Stakes?
Merchant won the 2025 King George V Stakes at 3/1F, ridden by Tom Marquand.
Can I bet each-way on the King George V Stakes?
Yes. An each-way bet on the King George V Stakes is two bets in one, a win and a place. The number of places paid and the place fraction are set by each bookmaker and confirmed when the final field is declared, so check the each-way terms before betting.
Are there free bets or offers for the 2026 King George V Stakes?
Yes. Sign up with the bookmakers listed at Racing-Odds.com, place a qualifying bet on the King George V Stakes and claim Royal Ascot free bets and offers once it settles.
Can I watch the 2026 King George V Stakes live?
Several bookmakers stream the King George V Stakes live from Ascot. Fund your account or place a qualifying bet, then watch the King George V Stakes in-play from start to finish.