Tomorrow (Saturday 10 July), we will be treated to more Group One Flat racing action when the Darley July Cup Stakes gets underway at Newmarket racecourse. Here’s the full list of runners and riders who will be lining up with six furlongs ahead of them to help you select your July Cup betting. Who is your pick to win? Could it be last year’s winner, Oxted? (Pictured).
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How can I watch the July Cup?
ITV Racing will be showing the July Cup live on the main ITV channel when the race gets underway at 4.25pm.
What is the prize money for winning?
The winner of the 2021 July Cup will take home £289,646.
Recent July Cup winners
2020: Oxted, ridden by Cieren Fallon, trained by Roger Teal and owned by S Piper, T Hirschfeld & D Fish
2019: Ten Sovereigns, ridden by Ryan Moore, trained by Aidan O’Brien and owned by Magnier/Tabor/Smith
2018: U S Navy Flag, ridden by Ryan Moore, trained by Aidan O’Brien and owned by Magnier/Tabor/Smith
2017: Harry Angel, ridden by Adam Kirby, trained by Clive Cox and owned by Godolphin
2016: Limato, ridden by Harry Bentley, trained by Henry Candy and owned by Paul G. Jacobs
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Former web features editor, point-to-point editor and digital racing editor
Gemma is an experienced journalist, who was a member of H&H staff from 2014 to September 2025. She is passionate about all equestrian sports, including racing and point-to-pointing. She has enjoyed riding out for top trainers Nicky Henderson and Charlie Appleby and took part in a charity Flat race at Epsom in August 2018. Gemma’s has reported from numerous five-star events around Britain and Europe, as well as European championships.
