July Festival Day 1: Charlie Appleby acca , French raider, and a 14/1 outsider
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NEWMARKET (JULY)
9 July 2026
Thursday 9th July
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Kingdom Of Bahrain July Stakes (Group 2) (Colts & Geldings) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good To Firm
- Runners
- 4
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Centre
- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
Selection
Selected At
Adaay Of Scarlett
Selected at:
9/4
Adaay Of Scarlett was an impressive winner on the Rowley Mile on debut in April and the son of Mehmas produced a career best effort to finish second in the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot. That’s the best form on offer and he should go close if producing a similar effort here.
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9/4
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Runner-up in the Coventry at Royal Ascot and has the best form in the field
1122
Age: 2
Weight: 9-2
OR: 105
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 6f GF | 2yG2 | 9-3 | 2/21 | Great Barrier Reef (½L) | 40/1 | - | 101 |
| 28 May 26 | San Sandown | 5f Gd | 2yL | 9-2 | 2/8 | Where Love Lives (½L) | 9/4 | - | 81 |
| 1 May 26 | Asc Ascot | 5f GF | 22y | 9-7 | 1/3 | Dance A Jig (nk) | 11/8F | - | 85 |
| 14 Apr 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 5f Gd | 42yNv | 9-7 | 1/5 | Innichen (4¼L) | 11/8F | - | 84 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Easily made all in the Woodcote at Epsom; this is tougher but could make another bold bid
2121
Age: 2
Weight: 9-2
OR: 95
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 26 | Eps Epsom | 6f GS | 22y | 9-7 | 1/13 | Alpe d'Huez (3¼L) | 100/30 | - | 91 |
| 6 May 26 | Chs Chester | 5f Gd | 22y | 9-4 | 2/7 | Adonius (1¼L) | 11/4 | - | 82 |
| 29 Apr 26 | Mus Musselburgh | 5f Gd | 42yNv | 9-7 | 1/3 | Kodi Bear Light (2¼L) | 4/11F | - | 85 |
| 10 Apr 26 | Thi Thirsk | 5f Gd | 42yMd | 9-7 | 2/8 | Where Love Lives (1½L) | 18/1 | - | 78 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 4 wins from 16 in the last 14 days (25%)
900,000euros breeze-up buy; won on York debut; exciting prospect for powerful connections
1
Age: 2
Weight: 9-2
OR: -
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 26 | Yor York | 6f Gd | 32yMd | 9-7 | 1/7 | Stardom Glory (2L) | 4/9F | - | 86 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Won York novice then well beaten at Royal Ascot; others have more substance to claims
510
Age: 2
Weight: 9-2
OR: 88
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 5f GF | 2yG2 | 9-3 | 18/21 | Orthodox (12½L) | 33/1 | - | 61 |
| 14 May 26 | Yor York | 6f Gd | 22yNv | 9-7 | 1/15 | Clash Of Hearts (1L) | 7/2J | - | 86 |
| 3 May 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 5f GF | 22yNv | 9-7 | 5/7 | Napa (5L) | 16/1 | - | 75 |
Verdict
900,000euros breeze-up buy INNER CITY BLUES looked one to follow when winning on his debut at York and is taken to make it 2-2.
Inner City Blues
Betting Forecast:
4/6 Inner City Blues,
9/4 Adaay Of Scarlett,
7/1 Hickory Lad,
16/1 Persian Spring
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