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 agoIREBellewstownFriday 3 July 2026BellewstownBeverleyChepstowDoncasterNewton AbbotSandownWexford
Smiths Of Drogheda Ford Classic Handicap (Turf)
Age : 3yo Plus
Distance : 7F 195Y
Winner : €7200.0 (15 runners)
Going : Good
| 1st |  | 9 Bay Of Dreams | Training : Ciaran Murphy Jockey : Ben Coen | Age : 4 Weight : 9-5 | 5/1SP | |
| 2nd | 1¾ |  | 4 Bucaneers Spirit | Training : Ian Donoghue Jockey : Gary Carroll | Age : 5 Weight : 9-10 | 9/2FSP |
| 3rd | 2¼ |  | 2 Zipster | Training : Gerard O'Leary Jockey : Dylan Browne McMonagle | Age : 5 Weight : 10-0 | 15/2SP |
| 4th | ½ |  | 12 Glamazon | Training : Mrs J Harrington Jockey : Shane Foley | Age : 3 Weight : 8-13 | 6/1SP |
| 5th | Neck |  | 8 Comfort Line | Training : A McGuinness Jockey : Gabriella Hill | Age : 9 Weight : 9-7 | 12/1SP |
| 6th | 1¼ |  | 7 Gotta Catchem All | Training : H Rogers Jockey : Siobhan Rutledge | Age : 6 Weight : 9-8 | 10/1SP |
| 7th | 1 |  | 11 Rockbury Lad | Training : M O'Callaghan Jockey : Jamie Powell | Age : 7 Weight : 9-0 | 28/1SP |
| 8th | ¾ |  | 3 Kitty Bear | Training : A Slattery Jockey : Orla Tynan | Age : 4 Weight : 9-13 | 12/1SP |
| 9th | 4½ |  | 6 Free Solo | Training : P J F Murphy Jockey : Chris Hayes | Age : 9 Weight : 9-8 | 14/1SP |
| 10th | 1¾ |  | 5 Darkdeserthighway | Training : M O'Callaghan Jockey : Colin Keane | Age : 8 Weight : 9-10 | 14/1SP |
| 11th | 2¼ |  | 1 Lahore Da King | Training : A Mullins Jockey : Yudish Geerdharry | Age : 4 Weight : 10-3 | 16/1SP |
| 12th | 4¼ |  | 13 Imnotleavinyou | Training : M Mulvany Jockey : Declan McDonogh | Age : 3 Weight : 8-11 | 5/1SP |
| 13th | 8 |  | 15 Tariff | Training : Conor Maxwell Jockey : Nathan Crosse | Age : 3 Weight : 8-7 | 80/1SP |
| 14th | 4¾ |  | 10 Variance | Training : C W J Farrell Jockey : Rory Cleary | Age : 4 Weight : 9-3 | 50/1SP |
| UR |  | 14 Smaoineamh Sile | Training : Conor Maxwell Jockey : Leigh Roche | Age : 8 Weight : 8-7 | 28/1SP |
