July Cup Preview 2026: Runners, Trends, Odds & Betting Tips
Steve Ryder previews the July Cup at Newmarket and picks out his best bet.
5 days agoUKBathWednesday 1 July 2026BathEpsom DownsFairyhouseThirskWorcester
Hot Air Balloon Company Handicap (Turf)
Age : 4yo Plus
Distance : 5F 160Y
Winner : £3454.0 (8 runners)
Going : Firm (Good to Firm in places)
| 1st |  | 1 Neptune Legend | Training : A W Carroll Jockey : D Egan | Age : 7 Weight : 9-9 | 8/11FSP | |
| 2nd | 3 |  | 6 Sisters In The Sky | Training : G Harris Jockey : Tyler Heard | Age : 7 Weight : 8-9 | 25/1SP |
| 3rd | ¾ |  | 5 Southbank | Training : C Gordon Jockey : L Morris | Age : 5 Weight : 9-4 | 7/2SP |
| 4th | 1 |  | 7 Symbol of Hope | Training : G Harris Jockey : Ashley Lewis | Age : 8 Weight : 8-9 | 12/1SP |
| 5th | 1¾ |  | 2 Ten Club | Training : A Wintle Jockey : Joe Leavy | Age : 5 Weight : 9-7 | 12/1SP |
| 6th | 1 |  | 8 She Went Whoosh | Training : S Dixon Jockey : K T O'Neill | Age : 4 Weight : 8-9 | 25/1SP |
| 7th | 7½ |  | 3 Hidden Verse | Training : Dr R Newland & J Insole Jockey : Jack Doughty | Age : 4 Weight : 9-7 | 11/1SP |
| 8th | 4¼ |  | 4 Fancy Dancer | Training : Hayley Burton Jockey : Jack Gilligan | Age : 4 Weight : 9-5 | 10/1SP |
