Tuesday promises a packed programme of racing, with action coming from Bath, Sedgefield and Wolverhampton, all broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing. Among the highlights are two promising two‑year‑olds, Divide And Conquer and Al Qayed, who will contest the British EBF Future Stayers' Novice Stakes at Bath. This race has already produced notable winners: Hopewell Rock captured the 2024 edition before the Juddmonte International victor, Item, took the title in 2025, underscoring the quality of horses that emerge from this contest. Both Divide And Conquer and Al Qayed arrive with the strongest recent form of the field.
Al Qayed made his debut on heavy ground, finishing well behind the unbeaten Bin Jahwar, and then improved to a third‑place finish in his second start, trailing the future Royal Lodge runner‑up Quicken Away. The heavy going seemed to unsettle him, and he appeared a little raw, suggesting that additional experience could see him progress further. Divide And Conquer, a filly purchased for 320,000 guineas as a yearling, displayed considerable talent in her first start, finishing second after being bumped a couple of times in the final half‑furlong. The horse that beat her in that race has since secured a victory at Haydock, indicating that Divide And Conquer is capable of stepping up on her next outing.
Both newcomers Political Resident and Next Best also boast deep stamina influences in their pedigrees and may be earmarked for their maiden runs later in the meeting. The Winning Connection Conference Hire Handicap Chase will be headlined by Passengerontheship and Thank You Blue. Passengerontheship made rapid progress over fences midway through the season, stringing together five consecutive wins over a five‑week period that culminated in late June. During that spell he was raised 28 pounds but then met a formidable 110‑pound mark that proved too much to overcome.
In his most recent effort he was forced off the bridle early and, while still competitive, the performance suggests that a shorter trip may not suit him. Thank You Blue, on the other hand, could thrive with a return to a longer distance after a six‑furlong step‑up proved beyond his stamina. He was travelling well before a mistake at the final fence cost him in his penultimate start. The nine‑year‑old could therefore produce a career‑best effort over fences if the conditions suit his style.
Another contender, Tanking Along, may become a major factor if he follows up his Cartmel performance. He is unbeaten in two starts over fences at the venue and, if he returns to form, will carry a relatively light handicap that could make him a serious threat. Conversely, Four Decades has shown little promise over either hurdles or fences and would need a dramatic improvement to be competitive in this race. Beyond the novice stakes, the card includes a number of other intriguing stories.
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 early 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 dark horse, though she will face race‑fit rivals. Gold Star Glazing, despite being the most exposed runner, set a respectable standard in his last outing, bumping into the promising Storm Force, owned by Wathnan.
He could leverage his experience to improve at the seven‑furlong distance. Battlefield Boy made an encouraging debut with a third‑place finish at Lingfield earlier this month, while Missmisfortune also showed promise by finishing third on debut at Kempton.
The meeting’s schedule includes several sprint and middle‑distance contests. At 2.02 at Bath, Decalogue aims to build on his recent Kempton success.
The 4.02 sprint at Bath will feature an in‑form trio—Maharajas Express, South Shore and Alondra—competing in a competitive handicap. Over at Sedgefield, Jet Of Dreams will attempt to repeat his previous year’s victory at the same mark at 4.15, while Close House and Red Shea will look to add to their promising bumper debuts at 4.45. Additional action includes informative maidens and a Listed contest at Chantilly, as well as a seven‑race card at Marseille‑Borely. Overall, Tuesday’s programme offers a blend of emerging talent, seasoned campaigners, and intriguing storylines that should keep racing enthusiasts engaged from start to finish.
Whether you are tracking the progress of two‑year‑old prospects like Divide And Conquer and Al Qayed, or rooting for seasoned chasers such as Passengerontheship and Thank You Blue, there is plenty of drama to be had on the tracks across the country.