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 agoUKAyrSunday 5 July 2026AyrMarket RasenSouthwell
Book The Sounds Of Summer Racenight Classified Stakes (Turf)
Age : 3yo Plus
Distance : 1M 0F 0Y
Winner : £3664.0 (10 runners)
Going : Good
| 1st |  | 2 Approaching Dawn | Training : J S Goldie Jockey : Lauren Young | Age : 6 Weight : 9-9 | 11/4FSP | |
| 2nd | Short Head |  | 11 Park Lane Penny | Training : I Furtado Jockey : Billy Loughnane | Age : 3 Weight : 9-0 | 10/3SP |
| 3rd | Nose |  | 7 Millbuie | Training : Ewan Whillans Jockey : William Pyle | Age : 5 Weight : 9-9 | 9/1SP |
| 4th | 2½ |  | 6 Langholm | Training : M Dods Jockey : Rhys Elliott | Age : 10 Weight : 9-9 | 7/1SP |
| 5th | ¾ |  | 5 Golden Valour | Training : R M Smith Jockey : D Allan | Age : 10 Weight : 9-9 | 9/1SP |
| 6th | ½ |  | 8 Trais Fluors | Training : Miss L A Perratt Jockey : P Mulrennan | Age : 12 Weight : 9-9 | 12/1SP |
| 7th | 4¾ |  | 1 Abu Royal | Training : L Morgan Jockey : Aiden Brookes | Age : 6 Weight : 9-9 | 5/1SP |
| 8th | ¾ |  | 9 Crystal Aurora | Training : I Furtado Jockey : A Mullen | Age : 3 Weight : 9-0 | 16/1SP |
| 9th | Head |  | 4 Freak Encounter | Training : D W Whillans Jockey : Rowan Scott | Age : 4 Weight : 9-9 | 40/1SP |
| 10th | 15 |  | 10 Midnight Steppers | Training : E A L Dunlop Jockey : C Lee | Age : 3 Weight : 9-0 | 40/1SP |
