Newmarket Race 2 - Kingdom Of Bahrain July Stakes (Group 2)
INNER CITY BLUES (3) looks an outstanding prospect and could be hard to stop. Delivered on expectations when debuting with an impressive 2L triumph attempting a 1200m York novice. Up in grade but holds G1 entries and is a colt with big potential. Could prove too good. ADAAY OF SCARLETT (1) brings the best form after a 0.5L second in the G2 Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot. Solid profile so expect him to go close. HICKORY LAD (2) might be thereabouts. Gained a 3.25L Woodcote victory at Epsom and looks a top chance. PERSIAN SPRING (4) completes the line-up. Needs more after finishing down field in the G2 Norfolk Stakes.
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 58kgs
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Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 21 at Ascot in the G2 Coventry Stakes on June 16 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Great Barrier Reef with 58.5kg at $41. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Sandown Park in the LR The National Stakes on May 28 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Where Love Lives with 58kg at $3.30. Went close last time. Leading player.
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 | 19 | G2 OPEN 2 | $362,990.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Billy Loughnane | 58.5kg | 1:13.14 | - | 15 |
| 0.5L | $41.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/05/2026 | 27 | LR OPEN 2 | $81,670.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1005m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 1:02.33 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/3 | 01/05/2026 | 17 | OPEN 2 | $42,450.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | James Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:00.64 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.38 |
| 1/5 | 14/04/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $19,660.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1005m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 1:01.50 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $2.38 |
Jockey: S H James
Weight: 58kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run won by 3.5 len at Epsom Downs June 5 over 1200m defeating Alpe D'huez carrying 60.5kg at $4.30. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Chester on May 6 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Adonius carrying 59kg at $3.80. Good profile and a definite contender.
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 | 30 | OPEN 2 | $136,120.00 | Epsom Downs | 1207m | Good Soft | Sam James | 60.5kg | 1:11.39 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 06/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN 2 | $90,750.00 | Chester | 1005m | Good | Rowan Scott | 59kg | 1:00.52 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.75 |
| 1/3 | 29/04/2026 | 19 | NOV 2 | $18,680.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good | Rowan Scott | 60.5kg | 0:59.27 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $1.36 |
| 2/8 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good | Sam James | 60.5kg | 0:58.71 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $19.00 |
Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
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Getting off the mark on debut; favourite; won by 2 len at York June 13 over 1200m defeating Stardom Glory carrying 60.5kg at $1.40. One to beat.
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 | - | MDN 2 | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good | William Buick | 60.5kg | 1:12.22 | - | 8 |
| 2.0L | $1.44 |
Jockey: J P Spencer
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
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Most recently 18th of 21 at Ascot in the G2 Norfolk Stakes on June 20 over 1000m, 12 len behind Orthodox carrying 58.5kg at $34. The start before that won by 1.0 len at York May 14 over 1200m defeating Ranting Duke carrying 60.5kg at $4.50. Requires improvement.
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 | 37 | G2 OPEN 2 | $317,610.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Jamie Spencer | 58.5kg | 0:59.42 | - | 10 |
| 12.8L | $34.00 |
| 1/15 | 14/05/2026 | 11 | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | York | 1207m | Good | Jamie Spencer | 60.5kg | 1:13.45 | - | 10 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/7 | 03/05/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1005m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 60.5kg | 0:58.66 | 7-3-5 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $17.00 |