Watch The July Festival live this week and witness the finest horses and jockeys take centre stage in a celebration of speed, style and atmosphere at Newmarket.
ITV will screen some of the action from The Debenhams July Festival live and for free on ITV and ITVX across the three days, while Racing TV (Sky channel 424/Virgin Media 536) will broadcast via its subscription-based service.
ITV Racing will broadcast the first four races on Thursday and Friday, as well as the first six on Saturday, while Racing TV will cover every race.
You don’t need an ITVX subscription to watch live racing – just an email address and a valid TV license. You can register for a free account or download the app to your mobile device.
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What time is the July Cup?
The Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai July Cup will run at 4.35pm and will be the sixth of eight races at Newmarket on Saturday 11 July.
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The Bet Boost at bet365 Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
6f
3.35pm
The Princess of Wales’ Stakes sponsored by The Kingdom of Bahrain
12f
4.10pm
The British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes
6f
4.45pm
The Edmondson Hall Solicitors Sir Henry Cecil Stakes
8f
5.20pm
Federation of Bloodstock Agents Handicap Stakes
8f
Friday 10 July: Festival Friday
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Start time
Race
Distance
1.50pm
The Handicap Stakes
10f
2.25pm
The Duchess of Cambridge Stakes (sponsored by bet365)
6f
3pm
The bet365 Trophy
14f
3.35pm
The Tattersalls Sceptre Sessions Falmouth Stakes
8f
4.10pm
The Weatherbys British EBF Maiden Stakes
7f
4.45pm
The Handicap Stakes
5f
5.20pm
The Handicap Stakes
7f
Saturday 11 July: July Cup Day
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Start time
Race
Distance
1.40pm
The Fillies’ Handicap Stakes
7f
2.15pm
The Duchess of Cambridge Stakes (sponsored by bet365)
7f
2.50pm
The bet365 Mile Handicap
8f
3.25pm
The bet365 Superlative Stakes
7f
4pm
The bet365 Bunbury Cup (Heritage Handicap)
7f
4.35pm
The Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai July Cup
6f
5.10pm
The Handicap Stakes
12f
5.45pm
The Handicap Stakes
6f
What is The July Festival?
Newmarket is the home of British horseracing and The July Meeting dates back to 1765. The July Course itself is known for its intimate, relaxed, and picturesque summer garden-party feel, in contrast to the more formal spring Rowley Mile events.
The pinnacle of the three days is the July Cup, which is recognised as one of the most prestigious sprint races in the world and a highlight of the British racing calendar. The Group 1 Flat race is open to horses aged three years or older and run over 6f.
Many future classic and Group 1 winners first make their mark in juvenile races during the festival.
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