Tuesday promises a packed programme of racing across three venues – Bath, Sedgefield and Wolverhampton – all streamed live on Sky Sports Racing. Among the highlights are two promising two‑year‑old fillies, Divide And Conquer and Al Qayed, who will contest the British EBF Future Stayers' Novice Stakes at Bath.
This race has a recent pedigree of producing future stars: Hopewell Rock claimed the 2024 edition before the Juddmonte International victor, Item, captured the 2025 running. In this context, Divide And Conquer and Al Qayed arrive as the most compelling form‑carriers.
Al Qayed’s debut saw her finish well behind the unbeaten Bin Jahwar, but she quickly showed improvement by securing third place in a subsequent outing, trailing the eventual Royal Lodge Stakes third‑placer Quicken Away. The filly appeared unsettled on the heavy ground that day and displayed a raw edge, suggesting that with a little more experience and a firmer surface she could make a significant leap forward. Divide And Conquer, a filly purchased for £320,000 as a yearling, impressed on her first start by finishing second despite being bumped twice in the final half‑furlong. The horse that beat her in that race has since added a win at Haydock, indicating that Divide And Conquer is already competing at a respectable level.
Her connections believe a second start will allow her to build on that early promise and potentially step up in class. Two newcomers, Political Resident and Next Best, also feature in the field.
Both possess stamina‑rich pedigrees and are likely to be making their racecourse debuts, which adds an extra element of intrigue to the novice stakes. Their trainers will be keen to see how the added distance and the testing ground conditions suit their breeding. The meeting also includes a trappy Winning Connection Conference Hire Handicap Chase, headlined by Passenger On The Ship and Thank You Blue.
Passenger On The Ship has shown rapid progress over fences, stringing together a series of five‑week victories culminating in a late‑June win. During that spell he was awarded an additional 28 pounds, a testament to his improving ability, but he subsequently struggled when asked to concede 110 pounds to a superior rival. His last run saw him drop off the bridle early, indicating that a shorter trip may not bring out his best.
Conversely, Thank You Blue, a nine‑year‑old, appears to relish a return to a more suitable distance after a six‑furlong step‑up proved too demanding. A mistake at the finish line in his penultimate start cost him dearly, but the conditions at Bath could provide the perfect platform for a career‑best performance. Another contender, Tanking Along, could become a major factor if he repeats the form he displayed at Cartmel earlier in the season. He is unbeaten over fences at the track, and a favourable handicap could see him challenge for the lead.
In contrast, Four Decades has yet to make a mark over hurdles or fences and will need a dramatic improvement to be competitive in this contest. Beyond the novice stakes, the card offers a variety of other stories.
Saeed bin Suroor’s well‑bred Arabian Summer returns after a 23‑month spell to contest the attheraces.com/marketmovers Maiden Stakes. Arabian Summer is a half‑sister to Manobo, the Prix Chaudenay winner and Dubai Gold Cup runner‑up, and showed early speed over six furlongs on debut. Suroor’s reputation for bringing horses back to peak condition after long layoffs suggests Arabian Summer could be a serious threat, although she will face race‑fit rivals.
Gold Star Glazing, despite being the most exposed runner, posted a respectable effort in his last outing, bumping into the promising Storm Force owned by Wathnan. At seven furlongs he could use his experience to improve his placing. Battlefield Boy, who finished third at Lingfield earlier this month, and Missmisfortune, also a third‑place finisher on debut at Kempton, are additional outsiders worth monitoring. The schedule continues with several sprint handicaps and listed contests.
At 2:02 in Bath, Decalogue aims to extend his progression after a successful run at Kempton. The 4:02 Bath sprint sees an in‑form trio – Maharajas Express, South Shore and Alondra – battling for a competitive handicap win.
Over at Sedgefield, Jet Of Dreams will attempt to replicate his previous year’s success at the same distance, while Close House and Red Shea look to build on promising bumper debuts. Further down the programme, Chantilly offers informative maidens and a listed race, and Marseille‑Borely rounds out the day with a seven‑race card. Overall, Tuesday’s racing offers a blend of emerging talent, seasoned campaigners seeking to regain form, and newcomers eager to make an impression.
Whether you are tracking future stars like Divide And Conquer and Al Qayed, or simply enjoying the tactical intrigue of the handicap chases, there is plenty to watch. Stay tuned to Sky Sports Racing for live coverage, expert analysis, and the latest updates from the track.