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 agoUKYorkSaturday 11 July 2026AscotChesterHamiltonLimerickNavanNewmarketSalisburyYork
John Smith's Cup (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) (Turf)
Age : 3yo Plus
Distance : 1M 2F 56Y
Winner : £103080.0 (22 runners)
Going : Good to Firm (Good in places)
| 1st |  | 11 Raammee | Training : R Varian Jockey : Ray Dawson | Age : 4 Weight : 9-2 | 5/1SP | |
| 2nd | ¾ |  | 7 Hand Of God | Training : Harry Charlton Jockey : Lewis Edmunds | Age : 5 Weight : 9-8 | 11/2SP |
| 3rd | 2½ |  | 20 Salam Dubawi | Training : J S Goldie Jockey : A Mullen | Age : 4 Weight : 8-8 | 80/1SP |
| 4th | ½ |  | 17 Castle Stuart | Training : R A Fahey Jockey : Barry McHugh | Age : 4 Weight : 8-9 | 12/1SP |
| 5th | Neck |  | 5 Danger Bay | Training : E Bethell Jockey : D Tudhope | Age : 4 Weight : 9-9 | 11/2SP |
| 6th | Neck |  | 16 Spell Master | Training : Oli Rix Jockey : Jonny Peate | Age : 4 Weight : 8-10 | 40/1SP |
| 7th | 1 |  | 4 Thunder Run | Training : K R Burke Jockey : Shane Gray | Age : 5 Weight : 9-10 | 22/1SP |
| 8th | 1½ |  | 10 Auld Toon Loon | Training : Tom Dascombe Jockey : Pierre-Louis Jamin | Age : 7 Weight : 9-4 | 66/1SP |
| 9th | 1½ |  | 1 Respond | Training : A M Balding Jockey : P J McDonald | Age : 4 Weight : 9-12 | 18/1SP |
| 10th | ¾ |  | 2 Warrant Holder | Training : J & T Gosden Jockey : R Havlin | Age : 4 Weight : 9-12 | 3/1FSP |
| 11th | ½ |  | 14 Fantasy Believer | Training : E Walker Jockey : P Mulrennan | Age : 9 Weight : 9-0 | 100/1SP |
| 12th | 1¼ |  | 19 Rainbow Nebula | Training : R A Fahey Jockey : Warren Fentiman | Age : 4 Weight : 8-8 | 66/1SP |
| 13th | 2½ |  | 8 Quai De Bethune | Training : H Al Jehani Jockey : Rob Hornby | Age : 4 Weight : 9-7 | 16/1SP |
| 14th | 1 |  | 13 Have Secret | Training : R A Fahey Jockey : Billy Garritty | Age : 6 Weight : 9-1 | 100/1SP |
| 15th | 1¼ |  | 22 Pearl River | Training : R Hannon Jockey : Cam Hardie | Age : 3 Weight : 8-2 | 33/1SP |
| 16th | 1½ |  | 6 Will Scarlet | Training : S & E Crisford Jockey : Mason Paetel | Age : 5 Weight : 9-9 | 40/1SP |
| 17th | Short Head |  | 3 Yabher | Training : W J Haggas Jockey : Jason Hart | Age : 4 Weight : 9-11 | 7/1SP |
| 18th | Head |  | 9 Dain Ma Nut In | Training : L Russell & M Scudamore Jockey : T Eaves | Age : 5 Weight : 9-6 | 50/1SP |
| 19th | 1 |  | 18 Altareq | Training : J S Goldie Jockey : Lauren Young | Age : 4 Weight : 8-9 | 25/1SP |
| 20th | 4¾ |  | 21 Per Contra | Training : T D Easterby Jockey : D Fentiman | Age : 5 Weight : 8-6 | 66/1SP |
| 21th | 1¼ |  | 15 Sportingsilvermine | Training : James Owen Jockey : Rossa Ryan | Age : 5 Weight : 8-12 | 22/1SP |
| 22th | ¾ |  | 12 Iron Fist | Training : Mrs J Harrington Jockey : O J Orr | Age : 4 Weight : 9-2 | 22/1SP |
