Newmarket Race 2 - Kingdom Of Bahrain July Stakes (Group 2)
INNER CITY BLUES (3) Strong performance to win by 2L last run at York and was a debutant last start. Jockey William T Buick is a plus. Winning chance. HICKORY LAD (2) Gave them all something to chase to win by 3 1/4L last run at Epsom and matched against less formidable competition. Won't be far away during the run. Can get the job done. ADAAY OF SCARLETT (1) Honest race when 2nd last time at Ascot and facing a weaker group of contenders. Jockey Oisin Murphy and trainer H Palmer are a pair that can't be ignored. Honest and strong place bet in this race. PERSIAN SPRING (4) Disappointing run when 18th last start at Ascot but going down in grade. Likely to get back in the field. Has drawn to do little work. Tricast hope.
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Came in 2nd last time at Ascot and will appreciate the drop in grade. Should muster plenty of early speed. Oisin Murphy and H Palmer are a proven combination. Can't have today.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/21 | 16/06/2026 | - | Group 2 | $196,740.00 | Ascot | 1207m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 58.5kg | - | - | 15 |
| 0.5L | $41.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/05/2026 | - | Listed | $44,267.00 | Sandown | 1014m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | - | 4-6-6-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/3 | 01/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $24,593.00 | Ascot | 1005m | GOOD | James Doyle | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.38 |
| 1/5 | 14/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Newmarket | 1005m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.25L | $2.38 |
Jockey: S H James
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Was much too speedy in front to win by a margin of 3 1/4L last run at Epsom and facing less formidable opponents. Has plenty of early speed. Has to be in the finish.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 05/06/2026 | - | Conditions Race | $73,778.00 | Epsom | 1209m | GOOD | S H James | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1 | 10 |
| 3.25L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 06/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $49,185.00 | Chester | 1019m | GOOD | Rowan Scott | 59kg | - | 4-4-4-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.25L | $3.75 |
| 1/3 | 29/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Musselburgh | 1006m | GOOD | Rowan Scott | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.25L | $1.36 |
| 2/8 | 10/04/2026 | - | 2yo | $9,837.00 | Thirsk | 1006m | GOOD | S H James | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.37L | $19.00 |
Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Got the prize when winning by 2L last run at York and was on debut last time. William T Buick rates highly aboard. Stamps its reason for consideration.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 13/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $24,592.00 | York | 1207m | GOOD | William T Buick | 60.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2L | $1.45 |
Jockey: J P Spencer
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Just average when 18th last start at Ascot but stepping down to a lower level. Likely to get back in the run. Can save some energy from the draw. Prefer to watch.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/21 | 20/06/2026 | - | Group 2 | $172,147.00 | Ascot | 1005m | GOOD | J P Spencer | 58.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 12.7L | $34.00 |
| 1/15 | 14/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | York | 1207m | GOOD | J P Spencer | 60.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 999L | $4.50 |
| 5/7 | 03/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Newmarket | 1005m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5L | $17.00 |