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 agoUKEpsom DownsThursday 9 July 2026CarlisleDoncasterEpsom DownsLeopardstownNewburyNewmarket
Betfred 'Nifty 50' Handicap (Turf)
Age : 3yo Plus
Distance : 1M 0F 113Y
Winner : £4449.0 (8 runners)
Going : Good to Firm
| 1st |  | 7 Swiped | Training : R M Beckett Jockey : Rhys Clutterbuck | Age : 3 Weight : 9-5 | 6/4FSP | |
| 2nd | ½ |  | 1 Happy Banner | Training : E Walker Jockey : Ashley Lewis | Age : 4 Weight : 10-2 | 3/1SP |
| 3rd | ¾ |  | 3 Darvel | Training : P R Chamings Jockey : Callum Hutchinson | Age : 8 Weight : 9-11 | 25/1SP |
| 4th | 3½ |  | 4 Prodigal Son | Training : H Main Jockey : Daniel Muscutt | Age : 4 Weight : 9-11 | 12/1SP |
| 5th | 4 |  | 6 Play Me | Training : J R Boyle Jockey : Donagh Murphy | Age : 4 Weight : 9-7 | 9/2SP |
| 6th | 4¼ |  | 5 Buy The Dip | Training : J R Boyle Jockey : Luke Catton | Age : 6 Weight : 9-9 | 18/1SP |
| 7th | 12 |  | 2 Tronido | Training : S Dow Jockey : Paddy Bradley | Age : 5 Weight : 9-13 | 15/2SP |
| PU |  | 8 Ritaal | Training : W Muir & C Grassick Jockey : Jack Doughty | Age : 3 Weight : 9-2 | 22/1SP |
