Three days of thrilling summer action awaits horse racing fans, at the Debenhams July Festival, at Newmarket racecourse, culminating in the prestigious July Cup, one of the top sprint races in the country. With such high-calibre competition, you'll want access to the best July Cup odds, expert tips, trusted betting sites and standout promos to give your bets the best chance of success. Saddle up, this is one you won't want to miss.

July Cup Ante-Post Betting Odds

Feast your eyes on the top 10 July Cup winners’ favourites, plus leading picks from other top races where ante-post odds have emerged, and uncover the best July Stakes odds from today’s top bookies.

July Cup Winners (12/07/2025)OddsBookmaker
Flora of Bermuda4/1bet365
Symbol of Honour9/2William Hill
Inisherin7/1Coral
Kind of Blue12/1Betway
Believing12/1Unibet
Kinross16/1Ladbrokes
Arizona Blaze18/1Betway
Rogue Lightning20/1bet365
Night Raider20/1William Hill
Whistlejacket25/1Betway
Princess of Wales Stakes Winners (10/07/2025)OddsBookmaker
Giavellotto3/1Unibet
Rebels Romance5/1Unibet
Amiloc7/1Unibet
Ghostwriter7/1Unibet
Almaqam8/1Unibet
Silver Knott10/1Unibet
Puppet Master10/1Unibet
Just Got To Me10/1Unibet
Sunway10/1Unibet
Bellum Justem12/1Unibet
Falmouth Stakes Winners (11/07/2025)OddsBookmaker
Cinderellas Dream4/1bet365
Desert Flower9/2Betway
Crimson Advocate6/1SpreadEx
Bedtime Story8/1Unibet
January8/1Coral
Whirl14/1Betfred
Spiritual16/1Unibet
She’s Perfect16/1Ladbrokes
Elmalka16/1bet365
Running Lion16/1Betway
Bunbury Cup Winners (12/07/2025)OddsBookmaker
More Thunder8/1Ladbrokes
Ten Pounds10/1Boylesports
Arabian Story10/1William Hill
Never So Brave10/1Betfred
Akkadian Thunder14/1Unibet
Two Tribes16/1Coral
Qirat16/1Unibet
Skukuza16/1Unibet
Aalto20/1bet365
Holhiom20/1bet365
John Smith's Cup Handicap Winners (12/07/2025)OddsBookmaker
Burrito5/1William Hill
Thunder Run12/1Ladbrokes
Defiance12/1bet365
Tony Montana14/1bet365
See That Storm14/1Betfred
Mutaawid16/1bet365
Torito16/1Unibet
Rogue Millions16/1William Hill
Shader16/1bet365
Archivist16/1Betfred

July Cup Betting Tips Today

The only odds currently available are on both the headline race and a few other especially prestigious events, so our July Cup tips will have to stick with that. For the rest, we’d only be guessing and that’s not what the experts at TPP are all about. The moment they drop, we’ll be on them with the finest July Cup odds and horse racing betting tips, but you’ll have to sit tight for now.

July Cup Betting Tips Day 1 – Ladies Day at Newmarket

Yes, it’s that time of year when Newmarket rolls out the red carpet for a glorious day of summer racing, where punters and racegoers alike don their finest attire and (fingers crossed) soak up some late July sunshine. But it’s not just about sharp suits and statement hats, the action on the track is just as stylish.

Day One of the July Festival is a seven-race blockbuster, headlined by the Group Two Princess of Wales’s Stakes. This mile and a half contest has tested some of the sport’s finest, with past winners including Big Orange, Yibir and Fiorente.

You’ve also got the Kingdom of Bahrain July Stakes, the oldest race for two-year-olds and a true proving ground for future stars, plus the Bahrain Trophy, a key one mile five-furlong trial that often serves as a launchpad to the St Leger. It’s a fantastically versatile day of racing with just a little more flair. We can’t wait for those complete Newmarket July Cup odds to arrive so we can start planning our outfits, but for now you’ll have to make do with our pick for the Princess of Wales Stakes.

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Rebels Romance to Win Princess of Wales Stakes (5/1 odds from Unibet)

We’re not sure what the bookies were thinking with this one. To us, Rebel’s Romance looks like the overwhelming favourite to win the Princess of Wales Stakes with 13 wins from 18 runs. Most importantly they’ve won their last two at Ascot and York, all with superstar jockey William Buick in the saddle. That’s a far stronger showing than the bookies’ pick, Giavellotto, who’s managed just five wins from the same number of starts and only finished third out of seven at Epsom after a 62-day break. 5/1 might not be completely pie-in-the-sky, but it could just be the best value of the entire festival.

July Cup Betting Tips Day 2 – Festival Friday at Newmarket

The middle portion of the Debenhams July Festival might not have the headline appeal of its opening and closing days, but it’s no less appetising. It’s headlined by one of the most intriguing races of the year, the Group One Tattersalls Falmouth Stakes, where elite three-year-old fillies take on their older rivals. A true wild card, it often throws up serious betting value as bookmakers wrestle with an unusual mix of contenders.

Bet365 also brings a pair of cracking contests to the card. They kick things off with the 10-furlong bet365 Handicap Stakes before turning up the stamina test with the 14-furlong bet365 Trophy, one of the toughest races of the festival. It has previously been won by stars like Scottish Grand National hero Kitty’s Light and long-distance marvel Hewick.

And that’s still only part of the seven-race Festival Friday at Newmarket. It might not have the glamour of Ladies Day or the prestige of the July Cup race itself, but for true racing fans and sharp-eyed punters, this could be the most rewarding day of the lot once those July Cup odds thunder down the track. And while we wait, we’ve got our July Cup tips on the Falmouth Stakes to content ourselves with.

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Crimson Advocate to Win Falmouth Stakes (6/1 odds from Spreadex)

The two favourites, Desert Flower and Cinderella’s Dream, are both superb options without question. However, the uncertainty around which one William Buick will ride puts a slight cloud over their chances. He’s the regular jockey for both, and until we know where his loyalties lie, it’s hard to take their usual odds at face value. Crimson Advocate, on the other hand, has no such complications. She has proven she can win under a variety of riders and that kind of adaptability could give her the edge. Combine that with five wins from her last seven outings, including a brilliant victory over Cinderella’s Dream at Ascot in June, and we think she’s more than capable of stealing the spotlight once again.

July Cup Betting Tips Day 3 – July Cup Day at Newmarket

Here it is. The big one. July Cup Day, headlined by a race so iconic the whole thing is named after it. The Group 1 July Cup stands as one of the pinnacles of sprint racing anywhere in the world. It’s straightforward in theory: six flat furlongs between a horse, its jockey and trainers, and sporting immortality. But the sheer prestige of the race draws an elite field, making it one of the toughest sprints to win.

With every runner a genuine contender, there’s usually several July Cup betting odds worth considering. Previous winners include sprinting legends like Abernant, Continent, Oasis Dream, Ten Sovereigns and Shaquille. It’s a race where history isn’t just made, it gallops past you at 40 plus miles an hour.

And that’s just the headline act. Alongside those July Cup odds, you’ve got a packed seven-race card to enjoy from The Rossdales British EBF Fillies’ Maiden Stakes to The Trust A Trader Handicap Stakes. A full-on feast of flat racing, ready for you to sink your teeth into.

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July Cup Tips: Inisherin To Win July Cup (7/1 odds from Coral)

Initially the bookies’ favourite, Inisherin seems to have slipped down the pecking order after a slightly underwhelming run at Ascot. But we think they’re putting far too much stock in one off day. Just a month earlier, Inisherin came back from a 249-day break and stormed to victory at York, silencing plenty of doubters in the process. And yet here we are again. When Flora of Bermuda, who hasn’t tasted victory since July 2024, is sitting on shorter odds, it’s hard not to feel the bookies have jumped the gun. We fancy Inisherin to shut the neigh-sayers up once more and gallop home with the win.

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Arabian Story to Win Bunbury Cup (10/1 odds from William Hill)

One of the standout showdowns of the entire Debenhams Cup Festival, this race features four cracking top contenders in More Thunder, Ten Pounds, Arabian Story, and Never So Brave. But for our money, it’s Arabian Story that steals the spotlight. Why? Because this is a horse that’s smashed it at every turn, from all-weather to rules races, and then absolutely blew the roof off the Britannia Stakes at Ascot, seeing off 30 rivals to claim a glorious win. Yes, they’ve only notched one flat turf victory so far, but with a start like that, we’re happy to back it as the beginning of a blockbuster career.

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Burrito to Win John Smith’s Cup Handicap (5/1 odds from William Hill)

We swear we’re not just backing Burrito because of the cracking name, though it certainly doesn’t hurt. In this case, we reckon the bookies have got the favourite spot on. Just look at the form: four runs, three wins, and unbeaten since returning from a 237-day break in May. Victories at York, Newbury, and Newmarket, and the worst finish on record? Second place. There’s strong competition here, Thunder Run and Defiance deserve a mention, but none of them can quite match that level of consistency. Burrito at 5/1? Looks bang on to us.

How We Select Our July Cup Betting Tips

Age

Age requirements vary by race, but for the July Cup, youthful speed is key. The prime contenders are usually between three and four years old, a range that has produced most winners in recent years thanks to their explosive pace.

Class Rating

The July Cup is a Group 1 race, so only horses with proven top-class results belong here. Look for horses that have won or placed at the highest level in sprint races, as stepping up from a lower class can be a tough ask.

Distance

This race covers six furlongs, making it a pure sprint test. The best contenders have demonstrated consistent success at or near this exact distance, showing they can maintain blistering speed from start to finish.

Form

Current form is crucial. Horses with recent strong performances in top sprint races make for more reliable bets. Pay attention to those who have finished in the money consistently in competitive fields recently.

Weight

The accepted weight carried for the July Cup in 2025 is 9 st 2 lb (58.6 kg) for three-year-olds and 9 st 8 lb (61.2 kg) for four-year-olds and older, with a 3 lb allowance for fillies and mares. This allowance helps keep the competition as level as possible, but in such a fast, sharp sprint, the advantage of carrying less weight tends to highlight the natural edge of youth.

Versatility

In a race like the July Cup, versatility isn’t a major factor. It’s a sharp, straightforward sprint where proven success over similar distances and against top-class competition is what really counts. That said, horses that have handled heavy going well in the past are a bonus in case the weather takes a turn.

Weather Conditions

The going at Newmarket can range from Good to Soft or even Heavy in wet weather. We’re hoping for July sunshine to match a dazzling day of racing, but in the UK, you never know. Our advice? Always check the forecast and how each horse has performed on comparable ground.

Course Conditions

The July Course at Newmarket is a straight 6-furlong dash, with a slight dip around 400 metres in and a final 200-metre climb to the line. It’s wide, quick, and usually runs on good to firm ground, so the key is sustaining blistering pace from the break to the post.

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Every race comes with its own unique challenges

What we’ve outlined here are the key factors specific to the July Cup itself not The Debenhams July Festival more generally. The festival features a broad mix of ages, weights, class levels, and distances across it’s 21 races, many of which differ from the July Cup’s sharp six-furlong sprint. Rest assured, all our tips carefully consider every detail, from turf conditions to track turns. If you’re doing your own analysis, we recommend you take the same thorough approach.

July Cup Jockey & Trainer Stats

The horses might be the stars of the show, the headline acts in the sport’s history, but it’s important not to forget they’re part of a team. The roles of both jockey and trainer are crucial. The jockey isn’t just a passenger, he’s the one calling the shots, setting the pace, and making the decisions that separate the best from the rest.

Then there’s the trainer, who’s the mastermind behind the scenes. Think of the horse as a finely tuned F1 car, well, someone’s got to build and maintain that engine. The trainer takes care of diet, fitness, all the prep needed to get a horse race-ready and firing on all cylinders.

So, if you want to boost your chances of picking a July Cup winner, you’ll want to keep your eye on the whole team, jockey, trainer, and horse alike. That’s why we’ve gathered stats on the top sprint trainers and jockeys based on their wins since 4th May 2024.

Top 10 Sprint Jockeys & Trainers

RankingJockeyWinsRidesWinning Percentage
1Oisin Murphy4919825%
2William Buick3113024%
3Daniel Tudhope2212118%
4Jason Hart2817216%
5Hector Crouch2515216%
6Cieron Fallon2414716%
7Finley Marsh2214016%
8Rossa Ryan2921813%
9Billy Loughnane2414713%
10Tom Marquand2319012%
RankingTrainerWinsRidesWinning Percentage
1Charlie Appleby4614232%
2Aiden O’ Brien166026%
3John & Thady Gosden4924220%
4William Haggas5025319%
5Andrew Balding9049018%
6K.R Burke5531017%
7Richard Hannon6238216%
8Ralph Beckett4023816%
9Charlie Johnston6038415%
10Harry Eustace  1410912%
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    Only 4 of the last 12 winners (33.3%) were favourites or joint favourites, so there’s definitely value to be found further down the market.

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    6 of the last 12 winning times (50%) have dipped under 1 minute 10 seconds, meaning you’ll need a horse with real pace.

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    11 of the last 12 winners (91.6%) were aged 3 or 4, showing that youthful legs tend to thrive here.

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    Only two trainers have managed to win the July Cup twice in the past 12 years (16.6%), so it’s rare to see anyone dominate on multiple occasions.

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    6 of the last 12 winners (50%) won their previous race before lining up at Newmarket.

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    8 of the last 12 (66.6%) had already raced on the July Course, so a bit of track experience doesn’t hurt.

Recent July Cup Winners

YearHorseJockeyTrainer
2024Mill StreamWilliam BuickJane-Chapple Hyam
2023ShaquilleRossa RyanJulie Camacho
2022Alcohol FreeRob HornbyAndrew Balding
2021StarmanTom MarquandEd Walker
2020OxtedCieren FallonRoger Teal
2019Ten SovereignsRyan MooreAiden O’Brien
2018UK Navy FlagRyan MooreAiden O’Brien
2017Harry AngelAdam KirbyClive Cox
2016LimatoHarry BentleyHenry Candy
2015MuhaararPaul HanaganCharlie Hills
2014Slade PowerWayne LordanEdward Lynam

July Cup Racecourse Tips

As the name suggests, the July Cup is run on Newmarket’s July Course and it’s a straightforward one to get your head around. Also known as the Summer Course, it features a straight mile known as the Bunbury Mile, with a long downhill stretch before a testing 200-metre climb to the line. It’s wide, galloping and uncomplicated, giving horses the chance to hit top speed without much in their way apart from the competition.

The going is usually on the firmer side, and it takes a proper downpour to soften things up, but it can happen. Most importantly, it’s a course that rewards quality and experience. So, one of the best July Cup tips we can offer is to look for horses with proven form on similar straight tracks, places like Ascot, Doncaster or York are excellent markers.

Best July Cup Betting Sites

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Bet365 is my premier pick for July Cup odds

Ben Gibson - For me, bet365 strikes the perfect balance between market depth and quality odds, with some brilliant bonuses on top. Every free bet I’ve seen them offer can be used on horse racing, and their July Cup odds are backed up with Non-Runner No Bet Insurance and Best Odds Guaranteed on UK and Irish races. Each Way Extra is a real standout too, giving you more flexibility and more chances to win. They also sponsor several Newmarket races, so you can usually count on a few race-day specials. I’ll have a look at the competition, but bet365 will surely be my first stop.

July Cup Betting Sites With Livestreaming

While nothing will be confirmed until closer to race day, all ten of the bookmakers we recommend for Newmarket July Cup odds have told us they expect to offer livestreaming for the festival. So, barring any unexpected changes, you should be able to hop onto your favourite livestreaming betting site, take a look at the turf live, and see if those July Cup tips pay off.

You might think a straightforward sprint like the July Cup wouldn’t leave much room for market variety, but you’d be surprised. There’s plenty of scope to dial the risk up or down depending on your predictions and betting style. To make the most of those July Cup odds, though, you’ll need to know what you’re looking at. So, here’s a quick rundown of the ten most popular July Cup betting markets.

Win

The most straightforward of the lot. Pick a horse, and if it wins the race, you’re quid’s in. Easy-peasy.

Each-Way

Costs double the stake, but if your pick finishes in the top 2, 3 or 4 (depends on the race and bookie), you’ll still get a payout, just at a fraction of the odds.

Forecast

You’re picking the first two horses to finish, in the correct order. Tricky, but the odds are better for a reason.

Reverse Forecast

Same as a forecast, but your two picks can finish in either order. Slightly safer, but it costs double to place the bet.

Tricast

Now you’re going big. Choose the top three horses to finish in the exact order. Tough to land, but the payouts can be brilliant.

Reverse Tricast

Same idea as a tricast, but your three horses can finish in any order within the top three. Costs more but gives you a lot more flexibility.

Without the Favourite

This market removes the favourite from the equation. Superb for the action at The Debenhams July Festival which often features dominant front-runners.

Match Bet

Your horse just needs to beat one specific rival. Doesn’t matter where either finishes in the race, just that yours crosses the line first.

Top Jockey / Top Trainer

With most jockeys and trainers saddling up for several races across the weekend, this market lets you back who’ll come out on top by bagging the most wins. A great way to stay invested from the first flag to the final furlong.

To Finish Last

Not every horse can be a hero. This market lets you back the one most likely to trail home last.

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ThePuntersPage Final Say

The Debenhams July Festival is far from a one-trick pony. Sure, any horse racing fan will want to jump on the July Cup odds. It’s one of the best sprint races in the world, offering loads of competitive markets that are well worth a punt. But to truly make the most of it, you’ll want to dive into all three days. Simply pick your favourite bookie, check out our recommended July Cup tips, odds, and promos, and get ready to saddle up for a thrilling long weekend of top-class racing action.

July Cup Betting FAQS

Some of the best July Cup betting sites include bet365, known for top odds on a huge range of markets plus sponsorship of major Newmarket races. Ladbrokes offers great acca promos, Best Odds Guaranteed, and plenty of extra places. SBK is perfect for beginners with easy bet builders, tip sharing, and excellent live streaming. Parimatch adds an extra dollar of fun with its Lucky Dip feature and early ante-post odds. BetVictor shines on trainer and jockey markets and includes daily bet boosts. Other great bookies for the July Cup we recommend includes Betfred, Spreadex, BoyleSports, Coral and Unibet. Each brings something different to the table, but all deliver a great July Cup betting experience.

Yes, while there’s been no official word just yet, there are no exclusive TV rights tied to the July Cup, so bookmakers are free to stream it if they’ve got the setup. That means any bookie that usually streams live horse racing is almost certain to show this one too, including every site we’ve recommended here.

An Ante-Post bet on the July Cup is when you place your bet well before race day, sometimes weeks or even months ahead. You're backing a horse before the final line-up’s confirmed, so there’s a bit more risk: if your pick doesn’t run, you usually won’t get your stake back (unless the bookie’s offering Non-Runner No Bet). But the upside is better odds, as prices can shorten significantly once the final field is announced.

By checking out our July Cup tips on this page. See if they line up with your strategy and predictions and place your bets.

Absolutely. If the market you're eyeing isn’t ruled out in the T&Cs (which is rare for horse racing), you can use your free bets on whatever takes your fancy, including the July Cup.

You can get them right here! The best July Cup betting offers have been hand-picked by our experts and are available as part of this comprehensive guide on The Debenhams July Festival.

Only four of the last 12 July Cup winners were favourites or joint favourites, so the winner usually comes from elsewhere in the field. That said, it really depends on the line-up. Once the odds are out, we’ll dive into the favourites and let you know if they’re genuinely worth backing.

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