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 agoIREBellewstownSaturday 4 July 2026BellewstownBeverleyCarlisleLeicesterNaasNewmarketNottinghamSandown
Grimme Ireland Maiden Hurdle (Turf)
Age : 4yo Plus
Distance : 2M 1F 40Y
Winner : €7200.0 (16 runners)
Going : Good
| 1st |  | 8 Hopeful Hero | Training : T Hogan Jockey : Alan O'Sullivan | Age : 5 Weight : 11-4 | 11/2SP | |
| 2nd | 5 |  | 4 Whats New | Training : A Slattery Jockey : Cian Quirke | Age : 4 Weight : 11-8 | 12/1SP |
| 3rd | 2¼ |  | 11 Kasper Hauser | Training : Kevin Coleman Jockey : Calum Hogan | Age : 4 Weight : 11-0 | 5/2FSP |
| 4th | 6 |  | 1 Laxxio | Training : A Mullins Jockey : J J Slevin | Age : 5 Weight : 11-12 | 9/2SP |
| 5th | ½ |  | 7 Highland Realm | Training : W P Mullins Jockey : Sean O'Keeffe | Age : 5 Weight : 11-4 | 9/1SP |
| 6th | 3¾ |  | 14 Wackestone | Training : G Elliott Jockey : Jack Kennedy | Age : 4 Weight : 11-0 | 11/2SP |
| 7th | 4½ |  | 2 Loyal Touch | Training : D Hogan Jockey : Daniel King | Age : 6 Weight : 11-12 | 40/1SP |
| 8th | Head |  | 13 The Flying Rambler | Training : J P Dempsey Jockey : Conor Stone-Walsh | Age : 4 Weight : 11-0 | 66/1SP |
| 9th | 3¾ |  | 6 Allroadsleadtorome | Training : J C McConnell Jockey : Shane Fitzsimons | Age : 5 Weight : 11-4 | 125/1SP |
| 10th | 6½ |  | 3 Press The Button | Training : G P Cromwell Jockey : Keith Donoghue | Age : 6 Weight : 11-12 | 3/1SP |
| 11th | 13 |  | 15 Double Order | Training : Ian Donoghue Jockey : P J O'Hanlon | Age : 5 Weight : 10-11 | 200/1SP |
| 12th | 18 |  | 12 Matcho Dagrostis | Training : P Nolan Jockey : Mr E P Cloke | Age : 4 Weight : 11-0 | 150/1SP |
| 13th | 9½ |  | 10 Paymelater | Training : S Millar Jockey : Ricky Doyle | Age : 7 Weight : 11-4 | 66/1SP |
| 14th | 2¼ |  | 16 Getaway Tobin | Training : J C McConnell Jockey : Alex Harvey | Age : 5 Weight : 10-11 | 80/1SP |
| 15th | 38 |  | 9 Million Dollar Man | Training : Thomas Corish Jockey : Ben Harvey | Age : 5 Weight : 11-4 | 200/1SP |
| UR |  | 5 Pepper Noir | Training : J C McConnell Jockey : Alyse Clarke | Age : 5 Weight : 11-5 | 125/1SP |
