2026 July Cup Odds - Venetian Sun favourite to take down older sprinters
The 2026 July Cup, a prestigious Group One sprint at the July Meeting, features a star-studded lineup. Venetian Sun leads the odds after her impressive Sandy Lane and Commonwealth Cup victories, with Almareq and Mission Central—both recent Ascot winners—close behind. Other strong contenders include Satono Reve, Division, and Double Rush, each with notable recent performances. The field also includes returning contenders and dark horses, promising a thrilling showdown. Venetian Sun is currently picked as the one to beat, especially with her weight advantage as a three-year-old.
- Latest odds and betting for the 2026 July Cup
- This Group One will be run at Newmarket on Saturday 11th July
- Venetian Sun is the favourite over fellow Ascot winners Almeraq and Mission Central
The final day of racing at the July Meeting is headlined by one of the most important sprint races staged in Britain, the July Cup. This Group One was first staged back in 1876 and has been won by sprinting royalty like Ormonde, Sundridge, Abernant, Right Boy and Moorestyle.
Let's take a look through the latest July Cup betting and run through the headline entries.
2026 July Cup Odds
| Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Venetian Sun | 9/4 |
| Almeraq | 7/2 |
| Mission Central | 6/1 |
| Satono Reve | 7/1 |
| Division | 7/1 |
| Double Rush | 10/1 |
| Bar | 16/1 |
2026 July Cup Entries
Following her sparkling victory in the Sandy Lane Stakes, Venetian Sun earned a hard-fought victory in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot. Karl Burke's filly won at the July Festival 12 months ago, and three-year-old can claim nine pounds from their elders in this Group One sprint.
Almeraq took down Satono Reve and Joliestar to win the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes for William Haggas. Mission Control scored in the King Charles III Stakes on day one of the Royal meeting, and all three Ascot winners could meet for the first time on Saturday.
Noriyuki Hori has handed an entry to Satono Reve, who has placed on both previous starts in England. Division ran on well to finish third behind Venetian Sun in the Commonwealth Cup. Oisin Murphy will ride Double Rush, who steps up to Group One company following his victory in the Wokingham.
Last year's runner-up, Big Mojo has been entered by Mick Appleby. Billy Loughnane will ride Comanche Brave for Donnacha O'Brien. Clive Cox's Coppull will represent the three-year-old crop, despite an underwhelming effort behind Venetian Sun at Royal Ascot.
Richard and Peter Fahey have entered 200/1 Champion Sprint winner, Powerful Glory. Flora Of Bermuda will likely take her chance, along with Quinault and Prince Of India.
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