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 agoEpsom-downsUKWednesday 1 July 2026
17:20Betfred 'Bet Builder' Apprentice Handicap (Turf)Show result
1st
5 Super Hit9/1
5 Super Hit9/12nd
8 Haveagobeau66/1
8 Haveagobeau66/13rd
4 Hello Cotai4/1
4 Hello Cotai4/1Winning Trainer: James Owen
Winning Jockey: Christian Howarth
Straight Forecast: £467.67
Tricast: £2722.18
Non-runners: None (All 9 Ran)
Distances: Neck, Head
17:50Betfred Play Fred's 5 Million EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
7 Wise And Wonderful11/2
7 Wise And Wonderful11/22nd
5 Bullrider10/3
5 Bullrider10/33rd
8 Mojito Madness12/1
8 Mojito Madness12/1Winning Trainer: A M Balding
Winning Jockey: David Probert
Straight Forecast: £24.92
Non-runners: None (All 8 Ran)
Distances: 1, 1¼
18:22Betfred 'Nifty 50' Handicap (Turf)Show result
1st
6 Sir Garfield15/2
6 Sir Garfield15/22nd
3 Amazing Journey6/4F
3 Amazing Journey6/4F3rd
5 Havana Rum9/2
5 Havana Rum9/2Winning Trainer: J & S Quinn
Winning Jockey: Marco Ghiani
Straight Forecast: £19.37
Tricast: £57.52
Non-runners: Mumayaz (7 Ran)
Distances: Short Head, 2¼
18:57Betfred 'The Classic Bookmaker' Handicap (GBBPlus Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
8 Timber Twelve28/1
8 Timber Twelve28/12nd
10 Tabasko11/2
10 Tabasko11/23rd
7 Alma Latina13/8F
7 Alma Latina13/8FWinning Trainer: M L W Bell
Winning Jockey: Ross Coakley
Straight Forecast: £173.08
Tricast: £403.85
Non-runners: None (All 10 Ran)
Distances: 2¼, 1½
19:32Betfred 'Follow Us On X' Handicap (Div 1) (Turf)Show result
1st
1 Sarangpur8/15F
1 Sarangpur8/15F2nd
7 Stintino Sunset6/1
7 Stintino Sunset6/13rd
9 Panthere Noir33/1
9 Panthere Noir33/1Winning Trainer: R Hughes
Winning Jockey: Finley Marsh
Straight Forecast: £4.02
Tricast: £61.87
Non-runners: None (All 10 Ran)
Distances: 3¾, 4½
20:07Betfred 'Follow Us On X' Handicap (Div 2) (Turf)Show result
1st
9 Naranka4/1
9 Naranka4/12nd
3 Just Adair13/8F
3 Just Adair13/8F3rd
1 Ricardo Phillips11/1
1 Ricardo Phillips11/1Winning Trainer: George Baker
Winning Jockey: Jack Callan
Straight Forecast: £10.98
Tricast: £64.73
Non-runners: Arenas Del Tiempo (8 Ran)
Distances: 2, 2¾
20:42Betfred 'Matchday Turbo Boosts' Handicap (Turf)Show result
1st
5 Utmost Good Faith6/1
5 Utmost Good Faith6/12nd
7 Sporting Light17/2
7 Sporting Light17/23rd
2 Bell Shot6/1
2 Bell Shot6/1Winning Trainer: G Boughey
Winning Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Straight Forecast: £57.16
Tricast: £323.39
Non-runners: None (All 10 Ran)
Distances: 2¼, ¾
