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 agoIRELeopardstownThursday 9 July 2026CarlisleDoncasterEpsom DownsLeopardstownNewburyNewmarket
Mervue Equine Handicap (0-60) (Turf)
Age : 4yo Plus
Distance : 1M 1F 0Y
Winner : €7200.0 (22 runners)
Going : Good (Good to Firm in places)
| 1st |  | 10 Nibras Rainbow | Training : P W Flynn Jockey : Leigh Roche | Age : 6 Weight : 9-8 | 13/2SP | |
| 2nd | Neck |  | 13 Alto Sax | Training : Peter Fahey Jockey : Ben Coen | Age : 5 Weight : 9-6 | 6/1SP |
| 3rd | ¾ |  | 14 Yquem | Training : R Brabazon Jockey : Chris Hayes | Age : 4 Weight : 9-6 | 10/3SP |
| 4th | Head |  | 6 Medieval Night | Training : D Hogan Jockey : J M Sheridan | Age : 4 Weight : 9-12 | 22/1SP |
| 5th | Neck |  | 25 Master Garvey | Training : Joseph Murray Jockey : Reserve 3 | Age : 6 Weight : 8-10 | 22/1SP |
| 6th | Nose |  | 15 Morning Approach | Training : W McCreery Jockey : Billy Lee | Age : 8 Weight : 9-5 | 25/1SP |
| 7th | 2½ |  | 17 Folk Warrior | Training : J Nash Jockey : Ronan Whelan | Age : 4 Weight : 9-1 | 12/1SP |
| 8th | 1 |  | 24 Jazz Dreamers | Training : S Fahey Jockey : Reserve 2 | Age : 8 Weight : 8-10 | 50/1SP |
| 9th | ¾ |  | 22 Half Nutz | Training : J Barcoe Jockey : E E Ryan | Age : 9 Weight : 8-11 | 16/1SP |
| 10th | Neck |  | 1 Burford Beauty | Training : G P Cromwell Jockey : Gary Carroll | Age : 4 Weight : 10-2 | 10/1SP |
| 11th | Head |  | 5 Max Meridius | Training : T Mullins Jockey : Donagh O'Connor | Age : 5 Weight : 9-12 | 16/1SP |
| 12th | 2½ |  | 8 Slaney Swagger | Training : Aidan Melia Jockey : Nicola Burns | Age : 5 Weight : 9-11 | 25/1SP |
| 13th | 4½ |  | 23 Rushford | Training : T R Hughes Jockey : Reserve 1 | Age : 7 Weight : 8-10 | 66/1SP |
| 14th | 2¾ |  | 20 Milverton | Training : K Thornton Jockey : Robbie Colgan | Age : 7 Weight : 8-13 | 40/1SP |
| 15th | 6½ |  | 9 Shelbourne Flyer | Training : N Meade Jockey : Colin Keane | Age : 5 Weight : 9-9 | 5/2FSP |
| 16th | ½ |  | 7 Not Simple | Training : J M Barrett Jockey : Gavin Ryan | Age : 4 Weight : 9-11 | 14/1SP |
| 17th | Short Head |  | 2 Mullacurry Maid | Training : D Kinsella Jockey : Rory Cleary | Age : 4 Weight : 10-1 | 50/1SP |
| 18th | Head |  | 11 Shahada Ace | Training : A Slattery Jockey : Andrew Slattery | Age : 4 Weight : 9-8 | 25/1SP |
| 19th | 2 |  | 12 Sayfa Fad | Training : P W Flynn Jockey : Robert Whearty | Age : 5 Weight : 9-7 | 40/1SP |
| 20th | 1¼ |  | 19 Lady Crossing | Training : W J Fitzpatrick Jockey : J Cleary | Age : 4 Weight : 9-0 | 33/1SP |
| 21th | 3½ |  | 21 Quarry Stone | Training : L McAteer Jockey : Jimmy Dalton | Age : 4 Weight : 8-13 | 50/1SP |
| 22th | 13 |  | 4 Anchors Away | Training : M G Quinn Jockey : Paddy Harnett | Age : 4 Weight : 10-0 | 66/1SP |
