Tuesday promises a packed programme of racing action across three venues – Bath, Sedgefield and Wolverhampton – all of which will be broadcast 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 useful pedigree as a stepping‑stone for young stayers; in 2024 it was won by Hopewell Rock, who later captured the Juddmonte International, while the 2025 edition was claimed by Item, another future Group‑level performer.
Both Divide And Conquer and Al Qayed have shown the strongest form of the entrants so far. Al Qayed made a respectable debut, finishing well behind the unbeaten Bin Jahwar, and then improved to take third place in a subsequent start, finishing behind the horse that would later place in the Royal Lodge and the winner Quicken Away.
The filly appeared a little uneasy on the heavy ground on that day and seemed raw in her handling, suggesting that with a bit more experience she could make a noticeable jump forward. Divide And Conquer, a filly owned by Victorious Forever, fetched a hefty 320,000 guineas as a yearling. She displayed considerable talent in her first start, holding second place despite being bumped a couple of times in the final half‑furlong.
The horse that beat her in that race has since gone on to win at Haydock, indicating that Divide And Conquer is already competing at a high level and should be able to step up on her second outing. Two other newcomers, Political Resident and Next Best, also carry significant stamina in their bloodlines and may be earmarked for their maiden runs later in the meeting. Their pedigrees suggest they could be effective over longer distances once they break their maiden.
The highlight of the day’s chase programme is the Winning Connection Conference Hire Handicap Chase, headlined by Passengerontheship and Thank You Blue. Passengerontheship has progressed rapidly over fences, stringing together five wins in a five‑week spell that culminated in late June. During that run he was raised by 28 pounds, but then met a weight of 110 that proved beyond his reach.
In his most recent outing he stayed on well after being unseated from a fair distance out, indicating that a shorter trip may not suit him, though he should remain competitive at his current distance. Thank You Blue, on the other hand, appears to relish a return to a more suitable trip after a six‑furlong step‑up proved too demanding. He was travelling well before a mistake at the finish line cost him his penultimate start. The nine‑year‑old could therefore produce a career‑best effort over fences today, especially given the soft to heavy ground that should suit his stamina.
Another contender worth watching is Tanking Along, who has won both of his previous attempts over fences at Cartmel. If he replicates that form at Bath, he could be a major factor in the race.
Conversely, Four Decades has shown little promise over hurdles or fences to date and would need a dramatic improvement to be competitive. Beyond the novice stakes, the meeting will also feature a range of other races and storylines. Saeed bin Suroor’s well‑bred Arabian Summer returns after a 23‑month lay‑off in 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 displayed a burst of speed over six furlongs on debut. Suroor is renowned for his ability to bring horses back to peak condition after long breaks, so Arabian Summer could be a serious contender, albeit facing race‑fit rivals.
Gold Star Glazing, despite being the most exposed runner, posted a respectable effort in his last outing, bumping into the promising Wathnan‑owned Storm Force. He should be able to utilise his experience to improve over the seven‑furlong distance. Battlefield Boy made a promising debut with a third‑place finish at Lingfield earlier this month, while Missmisfortune also recorded a third on debut at Kempton, indicating both have the potential to progress.
The card also includes a series of sprint and handicap contests. At 2.02 at Bath, Decalogue aims to build on his recent Kempton success. The 4.02 sprint at Bath will see an in‑form trio – Maharajas Express, South Shore and Alondra – battle for a competitive sprint handicap.
Over at Sedgefield, Jet Of Dreams will try to repeat his previous year’s victory at the same distance, while Close House and Red Shea will look to add to their promising bumper debuts. Additional meetings at Chantilly will feature informative maidens and a Listed contest, and the Marseille‑Borely card will comprise seven races. For the latest horse‑racing news, interviews and feature stories, stay tuned to Sky Sports Racing, where you can also catch up on the full card, expert analysis and live updates throughout the day.