Azure Blue July Cup 2023 odds

Sitting just behind Shaquille in the betting for the 2023 July Cup is Azure Blue, who took down one of the sport's top sprinters on her most recent outing at York.

Following a handicap victory over this course and distance last summer, Azure Blue has gone from strength to strength. Michael Dods' filly went on to strike in another handicap on the Rowley Mile, before securing back-to-back Listed victories here at Newmarket on either side of a winter break.

Paul Mulrennan's mount stepped up into Group company for the first time at York in May, where Azure Blue took on Highfield Princess in the Duke Of York Stakes. Despite going off at 12/1, Dods' rising star took down the multiple Group One winner, holding on in the closing stages to win that Group Two by half-a-length.

Azure Blue, who has been laid out for the July Cup ever since, will wear the number seven saddle cloth number on Saturday. Paul Mulrennan will be wearing the pink and purple silks of owners P Appleton & Mrs Anne Elliott.

Bet on AZURE BLUE for the 2023 July Cup at 3/1 here with bet365. Find the latest July Festival odds, tips and offers on our website...