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‑old fillies, Divide And Conquer and Al Qayed, who will contest the British EBF Future Stayers' Novice Stakes at Bath. The Future Stayers' Novice Stakes has already built a reputation as a useful stepping‑stone for young stayers.
In 2024 the race was won by Hopewell Rock, who later went on to claim the Juddmonte International, while the 2025 edition was captured by Item, another future Group‑level performer. This pedigree of winners suggests that the race is a reliable indicator of quality, and the two Bath entries are currently the form leaders.
Al Qayed made a modest debut, finishing well behind the unbeaten Bin Jahwar. He then improved to a third‑place finish, staying on behind Quicken Away, who later secured a place in the Royal Lodge Stakes. On the day of his debut, Al Qayed appeared uneasy on the heavy ground and looked raw in his handling, indicating that the experience will likely serve him well as he matures. A more favourable surface and a few more runs should see him make a genuine step forward.
Divide And Conquer, a filly purchased for 320,000 guineas as a yearling, displayed considerable talent in her first start, ending up second after being bumped a couple of times in the final half‑furlong. The horse that finished third in that race has since recorded a win at Haydock, underscoring the quality of the company she faced.
With a second start under her belt, Divide And Conquer should be able to progress further, especially if she can find a clear run and avoid the traffic that hampered her debut. Two other newcomers, Political Resident and Next Best, also feature on the card. Both carry stamina‑rich pedigrees and may be earmarked for their maiden runs today, offering the possibility of a surprise performance if they take the race distance in stride.
The Winning Connection Conference Hire Handicap Chase will be led by Passengerontheship and Thank You Blue. Passengerontheship has shown rapid improvement over fences, stringing together five wins in a five‑week period that culminated in late June. During that spell he was raised by 28 pounds, a testament to his ability, but a weight of 110 proved a barrier that he could not overcome.
His most recent effort saw him drop back from the lead early and finish well off the pace, suggesting that a shorter trip may not suit his style. Thank You Blue, on the other hand, appears to be primed for a return to a more suitable distance after a six‑furlong step‑up proved too demanding. A mistake at the final fence cost him dearly in his penultimate start, but the nine‑year‑old remains a seasoned campaigner who could produce a career‑best performance if the ground and pace align in his favour.
Tanking Along is another horse to watch. After a strong showing at Cartmel, the gelding is unbeaten in two starts over fences at the venue and could be well‑handicapped if he returns to form.
Conversely, Four Decades has yet to make an impact over either hurdles or fences and will need a dramatic improvement to be competitive in this contest. Beyond the British races, the attheraces.com/marketmovers Maiden Stakes will feature Arabian Summer, a well‑bred Arabian trained by Saeed bin Suroor.
Arabian Summer is a half‑sister to Manobo, a Prix Chaudenay winner and Dubai Gold Cup runner‑up, and she showed early speed over six furlongs on debut. After a 23‑month lay‑off, Suroor’s expertise in conditioning horses for a return to racing could see Arabian Summer become a factor, though she will face race‑fit rivals who have been in training all season. Gold Star Glazing, despite being the most exposed of the entries, posted a respectable effort in his last outing, bumping into the promising Wathnan‑owned Storm Force. With a mile‑plus trip ahead, he can draw on his experience and potentially improve his performance.
Battlefield Boy made a promising debut with a third‑place finish at Lingfield earlier this month, while Missmisfortune also showed similar form, placing third on debut at Kempton. Both horses have demonstrated the ability to handle a competitive field and could be in contention if they continue to develop. The card also includes several sprint contests.
At 2:02 in Bath, Decalogue aims to build on his recent Kempton success. At 4:02, a trio of in‑form sprinters—Maharajas Express, South Shore and Alondra—will contest 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 extend the promise shown in their bumper debuts at 4:45. Further meetings feature informative maidens and a Listed contest at Chantilly, and a seven‑race card at Marseille‑Borely. For the latest horse racing news, interviews and feature stories, stay tuned to Sky Sports Racing and keep an eye on your mobile device for real‑time updates.