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16.35

Good To Firm

Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai July Cup Stakes (Group 1)

  • Prize money: £453680
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 11 runners
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Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai July Cup Stakes (Group 1)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 21F-11 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Progressive colt who got up on the line in a very tight finish to the 6f Group 1 at Royal Ascot (good to firm) most recently, taking record in completed starts to 4-6 and confirming that a heavy fall last September has not left a long-lasting mark; an emerging force in the sprinting division and he's from the family of a July Cup winner (Dream Ahead); major contender.
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1

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Almeraq

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Progressive colt who got up on the line in a very tight finish to the 6f Group 1 at Royal Ascot (good to firm) most recently, taking record in completed starts to 4-6 and confirming that a heavy fall last September has not left a long-lasting mark; an emerging force in the sprinting division and he's from the family of a July Cup winner (Dream Ahead); major contender.

11/2

1st

1

(11)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Almeraq

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Very impressive on handicap debut at Ayr (6f, good to soft) last July before a nasty fall at York, and it was a welcome sight when he reappeared with a Listed win at Salisbury (6f, good); below par on sole run on fast ground and others have more substance to their form, but he's an exciting prospect who could still have plenty more to offer for his top stable.

25/1

1st

2

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

19:15 Salisbury

Almeraq

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Haggas

Promising in 6f novice events, winning at Yarmouth on second occasion (soft ground), but it was his runaway Ayr win last July that stamped him as a potential top notcher; still in contention for a York Listed event when clipping heels and taking an horrific fall in September; he remains a sprinter of considerable interest but having a positive experience back on the racecourse may be the number one priority today.

3/1

Form: 510-78 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Respectable eighth in the 5f Group 1 at Royal Ascot with reappearance under his belt; better over 6f nowadays and posted one of his peak efforts in this race (good to firm) last year, finishing a neck second; later landed the Sprint Cup at Haydock in sole start under William Buick; interesting with that rider back on board.
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2

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Big Mojo

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: Michael Appleby

Respectable eighth in the 5f Group 1 at Royal Ascot with reappearance under his belt; better over 6f nowadays and posted one of his peak efforts in this race (good to firm) last year, finishing a neck second; later landed the Sprint Cup at Haydock in sole start under William Buick; interesting with that rider back on board.

9/1

8th

3

(17)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Big Mojo

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

6f winner here last April; best form at that trip in Group 1s since, going down narrowly in the July Cup at Newmarket (good to firm) and later winning the Sprint Cup at Haydock (good) last September; beaten favourite at Goodwood (good to soft) in between when having a rare 5f run but this stiffer test at the trip and quicker ground will suit; needs extra all the same.

14/1

7th

1

(6)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Big Mojo

10st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Campaigned mostly on good ground or firmer; drops back in grade for this seasonal debut and even under a 5lb penalty holds a major chance on best Group 1 form last term, namely close second in the July Cup and success in the Sprint Cup (beat Kind Of Blue by just over 1l; both well drawn).

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: -33517 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Prevailed at the Curragh in May to break his Group 2 duck; not disgraced in the 6f Group 1 at Royal Ascot since but that seventh-place finish confirms his slight limitations at the top level; will find better opportunities when back down in class.
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3

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Comanche Brave

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Prevailed at the Curragh in May to break his Group 2 duck; not disgraced in the 6f Group 1 at Royal Ascot since but that seventh-place finish confirms his slight limitations at the top level; will find better opportunities when back down in class.

20/1

7th

3

(12)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Comanche Brave

9st 5lb

J: Pierre-Charles Boudot

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

The drop back to 6f proved to be a good move this spring, with a very respectable fifth in a hot Group 1 at Sha Tin in April (good to firm; Satono Reve second) and a 2l win in the Group 2 Greenlands Stakes at the Curragh (6f, good); not fully exposed at the trip and he's one to be interested in.

12/1

1st

5

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Comanche Brave

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Useful form at 7m/1m last season, fifth in the Irish 2,000 Guineas, third in the Jersey Stakes, odds-on for 7f Naas win; kept on for third in 7f Group 2 in Saudi Arabia in February; ran as well as could have been expected when fifth of eight behind the spectacular Ka Ying Rising at Sha Tin last month; trip possibly a little sharp for him.

5/1

Form: 20-111 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Smart handicapper who brings excellent stats, being 3-3 at Newmarket (on the other course, admittedly, but it bodes well) and 3-3 (much improved) this term for new yard; prevailed only narrowly in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot (good to firm) most recently but seems on his way to becoming a Group performer; adds great interest.
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4

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Double Rush

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Smart handicapper who brings excellent stats, being 3-3 at Newmarket (on the other course, admittedly, but it bodes well) and 3-3 (much improved) this term for new yard; prevailed only narrowly in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot (good to firm) most recently but seems on his way to becoming a Group performer; adds great interest.

8/1

1st

4

(24)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Double Rush

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Andrew Balding

The talking horse in good 6f handicaps this spring and he delivered, coming clear with no fuss under Oisin Murphy at Newmarket (good) on yard debut and not having to work much harder under a penalty there (good to firm) in May for Shane Foley; 10lb higher than last time but could be on his way to better things.

9/2

1st

6

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

Double Rush

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Andrew Balding

Promising for Charles Hills as a 3yo, winning a C&D handicap at the Craven meeting before a good third from a tricky draw at York; ended 2025 with a low-key run at Ascot but, having been switched to Andrew Balding's stable, he created a huge impression here 17 days ago, supported as though defeat was out of the question and winning accordingly; 8lb well in and looks a Group horse in waiting; obvious chance for the stable that won this prize in 2021 and 2024.

10/11

Form: 8-5024 CD BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Joint-favourite with Almeraq in Salisbury Listed race last time but underperformed; bottom of this pack on ratings and accordingly faces a much stiffer assignment than when winning a handicap at this meeting last year; blinkers added.
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5

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Prince Of India

9st 8lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Marco Botti

Joint-favourite with Almeraq in Salisbury Listed race last time but underperformed; bottom of this pack on ratings and accordingly faces a much stiffer assignment than when winning a handicap at this meeting last year; blinkers added.

50/1

4th

5

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

19:15 Salisbury

Prince Of India

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Made good progress over 6f last season; better than ever with his second at Leicester four weeks ago (6f, good to firm); still has more to give but this looks deep for a Listed contest.

5/1

2nd

3

(10)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Prince Of India

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Won four times during a progressive campaign last year but he's come up short in Listed/Group 3 events this spring; seems ideally suited by fast ground but he's still 4lb higher than for his last win and has some work to do back in a handicap.

7/1

Form: -21360 CD

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner, most recently when sent over to Qatar in February, but his form has regressed since and this is a difficult task even if a revival materialises; gained his C&D wins at handicap/Listed level; yet to score above Group 3.
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6

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Quinault

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Multiple winner, most recently when sent over to Qatar in February, but his form has regressed since and this is a difficult task even if a revival materialises; gained his C&D wins at handicap/Listed level; yet to score above Group 3.

33/1

11th

11

(13)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Quinault

9st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Front-runner who has a strike-rate of 12-34 overall and 3-4 at York, the most recent course success in 7f Group 3 last June (equally effective at 6f); ties in with some of today's opponents on penultimate effort; removal of usual hood backfired last time; likely to go well.

10/1

6th

6

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Quinault

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Front-runner whose 12 wins include a Group 3 at York (7f, good) last June; he was an excellent third of 19 in the Group 1 Champions Sprint at Ascot (6f) in October; has since run up to his best in a 5f AW race at Newcastle in January and it will be interesting to see how he gets on back at this trip on turf with his regular hood discarded; ran creditably in 6f Group 3 at Newmarket last time.

8/1

Form: 49-122 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Horse

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Japanese horse who is a two-time Grade 1 scorer on home soil and has finished a creditable second in the last two runnings of the 6f Group 1 at Royal Ascot, beaten only a nose by Almeraq the latest time; could go one better at Newmarket, as was the case with compatriot Agnes World who was runner-up at Royal Ascot prior to winning this contest in 2000.
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7

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Satono Reve

9st 8lb

J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire

T: Noriyuki Hori

Japanese horse who is a two-time Grade 1 scorer on home soil and has finished a creditable second in the last two runnings of the 6f Group 1 at Royal Ascot, beaten only a nose by Almeraq the latest time; could go one better at Newmarket, as was the case with compatriot Agnes World who was runner-up at Royal Ascot prior to winning this contest in 2000.

100/30

2nd

14

(18)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Satono Reve

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Noriyuki Hori

Two-time Japanese Grade 1 winner who was a clear second in this race last year (good to firm); he's taking the same route as last season, again arriving after finishing second to the Hong Kong phenomenon Ka Ying Rising in the Group 1 Chairman's Sprint Prize at Sha Tin in April; key player.

4/1

2nd

11

(16)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Satono Reve

9st 5lb

J: Joao Moreira

T: Noriyuki Hori

Grade 1 winner in native Japan (6f, good to firm) in March then second in 6f Group 1 at Sha Tin; no match for the winner but that was Ka Ying Rising, the best sprinter in the world; has finished strongly when racing round a bend in those races, which suggests this straight course will suit, and star jockey Joao Moreira has winning experience at Ascot; leading claims.

9/2

33/1

Form: 153-18 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Very useful 3yo but finished only eighth, albeit best of the near-side runners, in the Commonwealth Cup for 3yos at Royal Ascot when bidding to follow up his trial success over the same C&D; bare form of the latest effort gives him work to do with Venetian Sun and Division; furthermore, it took his Group 1 record to 0-3.
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8

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Coppull

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Clive Cox

Very useful 3yo but finished only eighth, albeit best of the near-side runners, in the Commonwealth Cup for 3yos at Royal Ascot when bidding to follow up his trial success over the same C&D; bare form of the latest effort gives him work to do with Venetian Sun and Division; furthermore, it took his Group 1 record to 0-3.

33/1

8th

5

(14)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Coppull

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Third in the Coventry here (6f, good to firm) last June before 2l win in the Group 2 Richmond at Goodwood (6f, good), and campaign concluded with close third in the Group 1 Middle Park at Newmarket (6f, good to firm); reappeared with Group 3 win in the Trial over C&D (good to firm) and he's respected.

12/1

Form: 15-323 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Solid performer who completed a hat-trick during his 2yo campaign and has strong placed form this season, the last two times behind Venetian Sun; switched and finished well for a close third in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot latest; has broadly progressive RPRs in tandem with a gradual rise in class; knocking on the door at Group level.
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9

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Division

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: William Haggas

Solid performer who completed a hat-trick during his 2yo campaign and has strong placed form this season, the last two times behind Venetian Sun; switched and finished well for a close third in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot latest; has broadly progressive RPRs in tandem with a gradual rise in class; knocking on the door at Group level.

9/1

3rd

6

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Division

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: William Haggas

Listed winner at York (6f, good) last October and reappeared with close third behind Coppull and Midnight Tango in the Group 3 Trial over this C&D (good to firm), finishing strongly after blowing the start; failed to settle and perhaps not seen to best effect when 3l second to Venetian Sun in Group 2 Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock (6f, good to soft) last time; could go well.

12/1

2nd

4

(4)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:58 Haydock

Division

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Raced at 6f; won three times last year, notably a York Listed race (good; also won on good to soft); improved again when coming with a strong late run (started slowly) for 0.5l third to Coppull in Ascot Group 3 (good to firm) on reappearance three weeks ago; probably capable of better again.

5/2

Form: 10-111 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Progressive 3yo gelding who brings impressive stats, being 3-3 (all over 5f against his elders) this term and 3-3 over 6f; finished strongly to get up in the final strides in the 5f Group 1 at Royal Ascot (good to firm) most recently; all bar one of his trainer's five July Cup winners have been 3yos; big player back up in distance.
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10

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Mission Central

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Progressive 3yo gelding who brings impressive stats, being 3-3 (all over 5f against his elders) this term and 3-3 over 6f; finished strongly to get up in the final strides in the 5f Group 1 at Royal Ascot (good to firm) most recently; all bar one of his trainer's five July Cup winners have been 3yos; big player back up in distance.

11/2

1st

26

(24)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Mission Central

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Best 2yo form over 6f, including when winning a valuable conditions race on this track; vulnerable over 5f then but speed tests at this trip have proved his forte in 2026, disposing of his rivals in two Listed races at Naas (good) quite impressively; intriguing contender back up in class.

9/1

1st

9

(11)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:26 Naas

Mission Central

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Won three of his six starts as a juvenile, including a Group 3 at the Curragh (6f, good to yielding) and a valuable conditions race at Ascot (6f, good); struggled when dropped to 5f at the Breeders' Cup on final start; ran out a ready winner of a C&D Listed contest on seasonal return to mark his first victory over the minimum trip; carries a penalty but big chance of following up.

13/8

Form: 13-011 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
3yo filly who is unbeaten (6-6) over sprint trips, mostly in Group races, including two at the top level; only narrowly justified favouritism in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (good to firm) most recently but it's hard to knock her record and there may yet be further advancement in terms of her rating; sire won the July Cup; receives all the allowances and duly warrants respect.
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11

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Venetian Sun

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

3yo filly who is unbeaten (6-6) over sprint trips, mostly in Group races, including two at the top level; only narrowly justified favouritism in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (good to firm) most recently but it's hard to knock her record and there may yet be further advancement in terms of her rating; sire won the July Cup; receives all the allowances and duly warrants respect.

3/1

1st

21

(13)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Venetian Sun

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

5-5 over sprint trips, including 2yo wins at this meeting (C&D, good to firm) and in the Group 1 Prix Morny at Deauville (6f, good); having failed to stay 1m in the 1,000 Guineas, she was dropped back in trip in the Group 2 Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock (6f, good to soft) four weeks ago and won in fine style; leading claims.

11/8

1st

8

(3)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:58 Haydock

Venetian Sun

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Top 6f 2yo, completing a notable hat-trick with wins in Group 3 at Royal Ascot, Group 2 at Newmarket (July) and Group 1 at Deauville (all good/good to firm); seemed fine at 7f (ran on after meeting trouble) when third in the Moyglare at the Curragh (yielding) on her final start but shaped like a non-stayer when stepped up to 1m for 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket on reappearance; remains open to progress back at 6f; leading claims.

9/4

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Mission Central

The Times:

Division

NEWMARKET:

Almeraq

SPOTLIGHT:

Satono Reve

LAMBOURN:

Coppull

Daily Mail:

Double Rush

Telegraph:

Division

The Sun:

Division

TOPSPEED:

Mission Central

POSTDATA:

Mission Central

D Express:

Mission Central

Daily Mirror:

Mission Central

Daily Record:

Mission Central

The Star:

Almeraq

The Guardian:

Satono Reve