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 agoWexfordIREFriday 3 July 2026
16:47Shamrock Enterprises Maiden Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
9 Newbrook Diamond11/4 JF
9 Newbrook Diamond11/4 JF2nd
5 Fou De Toi3/1
5 Fou De Toi3/13rd
11 Tomthescaffolder9/2
11 Tomthescaffolder9/2Winning Trainer: G Elliott
Winning Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Straight Forecast: €11.58
Non-runners: Mind Eraser, Majestic Horizon, Sea Feliz (14 Ran)
Distances: 9, 4½
17:20Clearwater Construction Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1) (Turf)Show result
1st
12 He Who Dares12/1
12 He Who Dares12/12nd
14 Esticky End20/1
14 Esticky End20/13rd
5 You Done Well5/2F
5 You Done Well5/2FWinning Trainer: S Curling
Winning Jockey: Phillip Enright
Straight Forecast: €234.9
Tricast: €806.8
Non-runners: Kentucky Bluebird, Syosset, Ogrady Cracker, Barrogstown Girl (13 Ran)
Distances: 3¼, ½
17:50Clearwater Construction Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 2) (Turf)Show result
1st
14 Backinabit10/1
14 Backinabit10/12nd
3 Le Diablo16/1
3 Le Diablo16/13rd
6 Hatfield Hammer13/2
6 Hatfield Hammer13/2Winning Trainer: D Hogan
Winning Jockey: Daniel King
Straight Forecast: €158.49
Tricast: €1143.86
Non-runners: Bob The Builder, Out Molls Gap, Notmiwadi (14 Ran)
Distances: 3¼, 1½
18:20Curracloe Beach Maiden Hurdle (Turf)Show result
1st
11 Mayo Shirocco11/1
11 Mayo Shirocco11/12nd
1 Benner Wenner5/1
1 Benner Wenner5/13rd
12 Pacy Macie40/1
12 Pacy Macie40/1Winning Trainer: C Bowe
Winning Jockey: Ricky Doyle
Straight Forecast: €67.5
Non-runners: Spill A Drop, Young Doran, Mambo Du Large (11 Ran)
Distances: 5½, 16
18:52Slaney Valley Beginners Chase (Turf)Show result
1st
9 Pinot Gris5/2F
9 Pinot Gris5/2F2nd
8 Mickie Angel28/1
8 Mickie Angel28/13rd
3 Donnie Devito6/1
3 Donnie Devito6/1Winning Trainer: H De Bromhead
Winning Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Straight Forecast: €69.68
Non-runners: None (All 11 Ran)
Distances: 5½, Neck
19:25Molloy Metals Recycling Handicap Chase (Turf)Show result
1st
9 Lisleigh Lad11/2
9 Lisleigh Lad11/22nd
2 Nouvotic13/8F
2 Nouvotic13/8F3rd
8 Rexem20/1
8 Rexem20/1Winning Trainer: Ms E Broderick
Winning Jockey: Alan O'Sullivan
Straight Forecast: €15.72
Tricast: €172.65
Non-runners: Bridies Beau, Harry Des Ongrais (10 Ran)
Distances: 3½, ½
20:00Save The Date 7th August Ladies Day Handicap Chase (0-100) (Turf)Show result
1st
5 Giant Haystacks5/2F
5 Giant Haystacks5/2F2nd
1 A Snow White Park14/1
1 A Snow White Park14/13rd
15 Fr Gilligansvoyge14/1
15 Fr Gilligansvoyge14/1Winning Trainer: R O'Sullivan
Winning Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Straight Forecast: €37.29
Tricast: €438.48
Non-runners: Luimneach, Ingenious Stroke, Le Malin, Driveonwill, Lamiral Fromentin, Temptationinmilan (13 Ran)
Distances: 2½, 2
20:30Racing Again 22nd July Flat Race (Turf)Show result
1st
3 Highlander Addict11/4
3 Highlander Addict11/42nd
10 Cotswold Blue9/4F
10 Cotswold Blue9/4F3rd
14 False Dawn6/1
14 False Dawn6/1Winning Trainer: P J Flynn
Winning Jockey: Mr D Doyle
Straight Forecast: €9.26
Non-runners: S T Hamo, Ballybollen, Poets Sonnet, Martymill, Optical Illusion, Go Away (11 Ran)
Distances: 1¼, 1½
