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July Stakes 2026 Betting Odds

Thursday 9 July 2026 · Newmarket · By Matthew Glazier · Last updated

There are eleven runners set to line up in the Kingdom of Bahrain July Stakes and over half of the field are trading at single figure betting odds. There are lots of lively chances and Abraham Lincoln might be the horse that goes off as favourite. There was a smart win at the Curragh last time out and we’re expecting another bold run.

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However, Inner City Blues also looks like a class act and the Charlie Appleby-trained runner was able to secure the spoils at York in the middle of June. There could be more to come after that two-length success, although there are horses with more experience. Adaay Of Scarlett has two runner-up spots that came after opening the campaign with two wins.

July Stakes Runners & Odds

11 runners

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Kingdom of Bahrain July Stakes Betting Tips

Inner City Blues is operating as one of the favourites for the Kingdom of Bahrain July Stakes, with the horse making a debut at York which was a winning one. There was a two length success for the two-year-old at the Knavesmire, with the 4/9 favourite obliging in a maiden stakes encounter. Although the horse ran green, there was a demonstration of raw speed to get the job done.

Abraham Lincoln could be the horse to give Aidan O’Brien his latest July Meeting winner, with the runner obliging at the Curragh on his debut. The 11/8 favourite was in touch with the leaders and then ran on well, with Ryan Moore once again likely to be on board a horse who was previously able to secure the spoils over six furlongs on good ground.

Adaay Of Scarlett is altogether more experienced and this will be a fifth outing for a horse that opened with two victories. There was an April success at Newmarket before winning at Ascot in early May. Then came a Sandown showdown at the end of May, with the horse just half a length off the pace in a listed race. Then came a brilliant effort in the Coventry Stakes where a runner-up spot was secured at odds of 40/1.

King Of Cloughan ended up with a victory last time out after beginning with fourth place before finishing as a runner-up. The latest success came at Royal Ascot where the 33/1 chance was able to pull off a shock win in the Windsor Castle Stakes. That half-length success came on good to firm ground and Joseph O’Brien will have high hopes for the horse.

Past Winners

2025 — July Stakes
  1. 1 Zavateri Charles Bishop +1800
  2. 2 Do Or Do Not Tom Marquand +800
  3. 3 Jel Pepper Hector Crouch +550
  4. 4 Brussels R L Moore +225
  5. 5 Maximized W Buick +150F
  6. 6 Comical Point Oisin Murphy +1200
2024 — July Stakes
  1. 1 Whistlejacket R L Moore +110F
  2. 2 Billboard Star Charles Bishop +650
  3. 3 Aomori City W Buick +700

Other ante-post races at Newmarket

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  1. Bahrain Trophy Thu 9 Jul 2026
    Fav: Del Maro
    +175 Bet365
  2. Heritage Handicap Thu 9 Jul 2026
    Fav: Thunder Call
    +350 Bet365
  3. Princess Of Wales Stakes Thu 9 Jul 2026
    Fav: Rebel's Romance
    +110 Bet365
  4. Duchess Of Cambridge Stakes Fri 10 Jul 2026
    Fav: Libertango
    -137 Unibet
  5. Falmouth Stakes Fri 10 Jul 2026
    Fav: Precise
    -110 Bet365
  6. Bunbury Cup Sat 11 Jul 2026
    Fav: Aalto
    +350 Unibet
  7. Superlative Stakes Sat 11 Jul 2026
    Fav: Abraham Lincoln
    +100 Bet365
  8. July Cup Sat 11 Jul 2026
    Fav: Venetian Sun
    +225 Bet365

July Stakes FAQ

When does the 2026 July Stakes take place?
The 2026 July Stakes is scheduled to start at 2.25pm on Thursday 9 July 2026. It takes place on day 1 of the 3-day The July Festival.
Where does the 2026 July Stakes take place?
The July Stakes is run at Newmarket Racecourse in England. It is one of the feature races of the The July Festival festival.
Who is the favourite for the 2026 July Stakes?
Inner City Blues is the current favourite for the 2026 July Stakes at 4/6 with Bet365, from 11 entries in the ante-post market. Prices move daily, so compare the latest odds in the table above.
What are the latest odds for the 2026 July Stakes?
The current 2026 July Stakes market is led by Inner City Blues at 4/6, Adaay Of Scarlett at 9/4 and Abraham Lincoln at 11/4. Compare every bookmaker's price in the table above.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for the July Stakes?
In the current market, Bet365 offers the biggest price about Inner City Blues at 4/6. We compare every bookmaker's July Stakes odds in the table above so you can always take the top price.
How have the July Stakes ante-post odds moved?
In the latest ante-post market, Persian Spring has been shortening, in to 16/1, while Abraham Lincoln has drifted, out to 11/4. Track the full move in the odds table above.
Who won the 2025 July Stakes?
Zavateri won the 2025 July Stakes at 18/1, ridden by Charles Bishop.
Can I bet each-way on the July Stakes?
Yes. An each-way bet on the July Stakes is two bets in one, a win and a place. The number of places paid and the place fraction are set by each bookmaker and confirmed when the final field is declared, so check the each-way terms before betting.
Are there free bets or offers for the 2026 July Stakes?
Yes. Sign up with the bookmakers listed at Racing-Odds.com, place a qualifying bet on the July Stakes and claim The July Festival free bets and offers once it settles.
Can I watch the 2026 July Stakes live?
Several bookmakers stream the July Stakes live from Newmarket. Fund your account or place a qualifying bet, then watch the July Stakes in-play from start to finish.