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 agoDoncasterUKThursday 9 July 2026
14:10Betfred Champagne Trial EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
6 Quest For Stars18/1
6 Quest For Stars18/12nd
1 Amir Lehbab7/2
1 Amir Lehbab7/23rd
4 Night Star6/1
4 Night Star6/1Winning Trainer: C Appleby
Winning Jockey: Connor Planas
Straight Forecast: £79.75
Non-runners: None (All 7 Ran)
Distances: Short Head, Neck
14:45Betfred St Leger Trial Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
5 Hatteen11/2
5 Hatteen11/22nd
3 According To Mark7/2
3 According To Mark7/23rd
1 Count Bezukhov1/1F
1 Count Bezukhov1/1FWinning Trainer: A M Balding
Winning Jockey: P J McDonald
Straight Forecast: £25.21
Non-runners: None (All 8 Ran)
Distances: 4¼, ½
15:20Betfred Supports Jack Berry House Handicap (Turf)Show result
1st
5 Nanny Park11/4
5 Nanny Park11/42nd
2 Golden Flame5/6F
2 Golden Flame5/6F3rd
1 Lordsbridge Grey7/2
1 Lordsbridge Grey7/2Winning Trainer: Sara Ender
Winning Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Straight Forecast: £5.7
Non-runners: Tazaman (4 Ran)
Distances: 1¼, Neck
15:55Betfred 'The Classic Bookmaker' Handicap (GBBPlus Race) (Turf)Show result
1st
5 Room Fourteen8/13F
5 Room Fourteen8/13F2nd
8 Brighton View8/1
8 Brighton View8/13rd
6 Domination9/2
6 Domination9/2Winning Trainer: J R Fanshawe
Winning Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Straight Forecast: £6.5
Tricast: £14.07
Non-runners: None (All 8 Ran)
Distances: 1½, 2
16:30Betfred Nifty 50 Handicap (Rnd) (Turf)Show result
1st
5 Celtic Chariot6/1
5 Celtic Chariot6/12nd
3 Norcross Brow7/4F
3 Norcross Brow7/4F3rd
1 Kiss Me My Love3/1
1 Kiss Me My Love3/1Winning Trainer: K Frost
Winning Jockey: D Egan
Straight Forecast: £17.47
Non-runners: None (All 7 Ran)
Distances: ½, Head
17:05Betfred Play Fred's 5 Million Pound Handicap (Turf)Show result
1st
9 Return Of The Gods4/1
9 Return Of The Gods4/12nd
2 Alpha Capture7/2F
2 Alpha Capture7/2F3rd
10 Highland Shah10/1
10 Highland Shah10/1Winning Trainer: E Bethell
Winning Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Straight Forecast: £18.61
Tricast: £133.96
Non-runners: None (All 10 Ran)
Distances: Short Head, 2½
17:40Betfred Follow Us On X Amateur Jockeys' Handicap (Turf)Show result
1st
6 Dorney Lake11/1
6 Dorney Lake11/12nd
8 Bayraat4/1 JF
8 Bayraat4/1 JF3rd
3 Spirit Of Applause9/2
3 Spirit Of Applause9/2Winning Trainer: L Bailey
Winning Jockey: Miss Pippa Brown
Straight Forecast: £56.08
Tricast: £233.92
Non-runners: Saucy Jane (10 Ran)
Distances: ¾, Head
