What's on this week: July Cup the highlight as action builds to Super Saturday
Monday
The pick of Monday's action could come in Ripon's , in which Kettle Hill – "a talented horse" according to master trainer William Haggas – bids to rebound from a tame effort at Redcar in April.
Racing also takes place at Ayr, Nottingham, Worcester and Windsor, but entries for one of the busiest Saturdays of the year are due just after lunchtime, so perhaps a few eyes will turn to the weekend action for some early form study.
Tuesday
Pontefract stages the Listed Weatherbys Bloodstock Pro Pipalong Stakes () and that looks the pick of the fare with the 105-rated Agincourt set to be a leading player.
Tom Marquand, who rode a four-timer at Sandown on Saturday and is right in the hunt for a first champion jockey crown, is aboard Domino Darling in that and has three other mounts on Pontefract's card as he bids to maintain his fine form.
Wednesday
The Yeomanstown Stud Dark Angel Irish EBF Fillies Maiden at Fairyhouse on Wednesday (5.25) is over 6f, so the trip might be on the short side for Concert Hall, who has a wonderful pedigree being by the brilliant Dubawi, out of Oaks heroine Was.
It could be a sign of intent if she does run for Aidan O'Brien and the Coolmore partners, who may also have a say in the 1m2f conditions race with recent Ulster Derby winner Iowa.
Thursday
Hopefully the weather will allow for racegoers to dust off their Panamas as Newmarket's three-day July festival starts and is marked by the possible appearance in the of Al Aasy, who still promises to be a top-class colt despite his reverse in the Coronation Cup last time.
Cazoo St Leger clues could come in the on the card, while Asymmetric, engaged in the , appears an exciting juvenile for Cheltenham Festival-winning trainer Alan King.
Friday
Lockinge second Lady Bowthorpe, owned by music agent to the stars Emma Banks, is among the performers who could top the charts in the ) at Newmarket, but the July course stages two cracking heritage handicaps at 1.50 and 3.00 as well.
Ascot also stages a fixture, as does York, where two races will be screened on ITV3 alongside Newmarket's meeting.
Saturday
Some call this day Super Saturday, while to others it is an example of a busted fixture list, perhaps providing too much of a good thing all at once.
The highlight is Newmarket's , arguably the world's most important sprint, but the at York (4.05) is one of Britain's best and most famous handicaps, while the Betfred Summer Mile headlines Ascot's card and there are seven races at Chester that afternoon.
Sunday
O'Brien has five entries in the at Fairyhouse – the only Irish Group race the world's pre-eminent trainer of thoroughbreds has never won.
Perth, Salisbury and Stratford race on Britain, although many might have their minds on the Euro 2020 final especially if England book a place in it against Italy or Spain.
Read more:
So Wonderful heads O'Brien team as trainer eyes full set of Irish Group races
Tropics: 'I saw something that day I hadn't seen much – he worked like a train'
'We can't go back to the same old programme' – racing warned over fixture list
York chief hopeful of bigger crowds despite likely delay to 'Freedom Day'
'Talented' Al Aasy has William Haggas purring as trainer eyes big targets
For all our exclusive free bet offers and must-have daily promotions click the free bets button or go to racingpost.com/freebets
Published on inNews
Last updated
- 'It’s really exciting we can connect Wentworth's story to Stubbs' - last chance to catch master painter's homecoming
- The jumps season is getting into full swing - and now is the perfect time to join Racing Post Members' Club with 50% off
- 'It's just another level' - Abbaye success kickstarts a famous week for Brightwalton Stud
- Join the same team as Ryan Moore, Harry Cobden and other top jockeys with 50% off Racing Post Members' Club
- 'Nothing positive can come out of this for racing' - Betfair founder Andrew Black issues stark warning as affordability checks come into play
- 'It’s really exciting we can connect Wentworth's story to Stubbs' - last chance to catch master painter's homecoming
- The jumps season is getting into full swing - and now is the perfect time to join Racing Post Members' Club with 50% off
- 'It's just another level' - Abbaye success kickstarts a famous week for Brightwalton Stud
- Join the same team as Ryan Moore, Harry Cobden and other top jockeys with 50% off Racing Post Members' Club
- 'Nothing positive can come out of this for racing' - Betfair founder Andrew Black issues stark warning as affordability checks come into play