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 agoUKEpsom DownsWednesday 1 July 2026BathEpsom DownsFairyhouseThirskWorcester
Betfred 'Nifty 50' Handicap (Turf)
Age : 3yo Plus
Distance : 6F 3Y
Winner : £6281.0 (7 runners)
Going : Good (Good to Firm in places)
| 1st |  | 6 Sir Garfield | Training : J & S Quinn Jockey : Marco Ghiani | Age : 5 Weight : 9-8 | 15/2SP | |
| 2nd | Short Head |  | 3 Amazing Journey | Training : J A Osborne Jockey : Saffie Osborne | Age : 3 Weight : 9-12 | 6/4FSP |
| 3rd | 2¼ |  | 5 Havana Rum | Training : R A Fahey Jockey : Ethan Tindall | Age : 6 Weight : 9-10 | 9/2SP |
| 4th | 3½ |  | 1 Desert Cop | Training : George Baker Jockey : Benoit D L Sayette | Age : 6 Weight : 10-8 | 5/1SP |
| 5th | Neck |  | 2 Dream Composer | Training : A W Carroll Jockey : D C Costello | Age : 8 Weight : 10-4 | 15/2SP |
| 6th | 1¼ |  | 4 Independent Expert | Training : J & S Best Jockey : Finley Marsh | Age : 7 Weight : 9-11 | 33/1SP |
| 7th | 9 |  | 7 Goldwork | Training : Eve Johnson Houghton Jockey : Charles Bishop | Age : 3 Weight : 9-4 | 13/2SP |
