Tuesday’s racing programme promises a packed itinerary, featuring action 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. This race has already established a reputation as a useful stepping‑stone for emerging talent. In 2024, the event was won by Hopewell Rock, who later progressed to claim the Juddmonte International, while the 2025 edition saw Item, another future Group‑level performer, take the honours.
Both Divide And Conquer and Al Qayed arrive with the strongest recent form of the entered horses. Al Qayed’s debut saw her finish well behind the unbeaten Bin Jahwar, but she quickly showed improvement, securing a third‑place finish in a subsequent start that also featured the future Royal Lodge runner‑up Quicken Away.
That performance was achieved on heavy ground, a condition that seemed to leave her a little uncomfortable and exposed her inexperience. Given the extra experience she has now gathered, she is expected to take another stride forward.
Divide And Conquer, a filly purchased for £320,000 as a yearling, impressed on her maiden outing by finishing a close second after being bumped a couple of times in the final half‑furlong. The horse that beat her in that race has since won at Haydock, indicating that Divide And Conquer is already competing at a respectable level.
With a second start under her belt, she should be able to translate that raw talent into a more polished run. Two other newcomers, Political Resident and Next Best, also possess deep stamina influences in their pedigrees. Both are likely to make their first race appearances today, and their breeding suggests they could stay the distance comfortably once they break their maiden.
Turning to the chase division, the Winning Connection Conference Hire Handicap Chase features the seasoned campaigners Passengerontheship and Thank You Blue as the main protagonists. Passengerontheship has shown a rapid rise over fences, stringing together five victories in a five‑week period that culminated in late June.
During that spell he was lifted by 28 pounds, a testament to his improving ability, but he then met a barrier at a rating of 110 that proved too steep. His most recent run saw him drop back from the bridle early, and while he remains competitive, the evidence suggests a shorter trip may not suit him. Thank You Blue, by contrast, appears to be primed for a return to a more suitable distance after a recent six‑furlong step‑up proved too demanding.
A mistake at the finish line cost him in his penultimate start, but the nine‑year‑old has shown good form in training and could produce a career‑best effort over fences today, especially if the ground conditions play to his strengths. Another notable contender is Tanking Along, who could become a major factor if he repeats the form he displayed at Cartmel earlier in the season.
He is unbeaten in two starts over fences at that venue and, if he returns to his best weight, he remains well‑handicapped and ready to challenge for the win. Four Decades, however, has yet to make a mark over either hurdles or fences. The horse will need a dramatic improvement to be competitive in this contest, and at present appears to be an outsider. In the flat division, Saeed bin Suroor’s well‑bred Arabian Summer makes a comeback 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 skill in bringing horses back to peak condition after long breaks, so Arabian Summer could be a genuine factor, though she will face race‑fit rivals who have been active throughout the season. Gold Star Glazing, despite being the most exposed runner, has shown a respectable level of ability, having bumped into the promising Storm Force, owned by Wathnan, in his last outing. A return to a seven‑furlong trip could see him leverage his experience and improve his placing.
Battlefield Boy delivered a promising debut with a third‑place finish at Lingfield earlier this month, while Missmisfortune also recorded a third on debut at Kempton, indicating that both have the potential to progress quickly with the right conditions. The card also includes a series of sprint handicaps and maiden contests. At 2:02 in Bath, Decalogue aims to continue his upward trajectory following a successful run at Kempton. At 4:02, an in‑form trio—Maharajas Express, South Shore and Alondra—will contest a competitive sprint handicap, promising a fast‑paced finish.
Over at Sedgefield, Jet Of Dreams will attempt to replicate last year’s victory at the same distance, while Close House and Red Shea look to build on encouraging debut performances in their respective bumpers. Further afield, Chantilly will host informative maiden races and a listed contest, while Marseille‑Borely presents a seven‑race card that rounds out a busy day of British and European racing. Fans can stay up to date with the latest horse racing news, interviews and features by following Sky Sports Racing on their mobile devices, ensuring they never miss a story from the sport they love.