Tuesday promises a packed programme of racing, with three meetings – Bath, Sedgefield and Wolverhampton – all being 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 recent pedigree of producing quality novices: Hopewell Rock captured the 2024 edition before the Juddmonte International winner, Item, took the 2025 version.
Both Divide And Conquer and Al Qayed arrive with the strongest recent form among the entrants, making them the ones to watch. Al Qayed’s first start saw him finish well behind the unbeaten Bin Jahwar, but he quickly improved, taking third place behind the future Royal Lodge Stakes runner‑up, Quicken Away.
The filly appeared a little uneasy on the heavy ground that day and seemed raw, suggesting that with a little more experience she could make a noticeable leap forward. Her pedigree hints at stamina, and the heavy going may have masked her true ability. Divide And Conquer, a filly purchased for a hefty 320,000 guineas as a yearling, impressed on her debut by finishing a close 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.
With a second start under her belt, she is expected to progress and could be a serious contender in the Bath novice stakes. Also worth noting are newcomers Political Resident and Next Best, both of which carry considerable stamina in their bloodlines. They may be earmarked for their first runs today, and the long distance of the Future Stayers’ race could suit their staying pedigrees. Turning to the chase card, the Winning Connection Conference Hire Handicap Chase features two seasoned campaigners: Passengerontheship and Thank You Blue.
Passengerontheship made rapid strides over fences midway through the season, stringing together a series of five‑week victories that culminated in a late‑June win. During that spell he was awarded 28 pounds in weight, a testament to his improving ability, but a subsequent effort over a 110‑pound mark proved too demanding.
His most recent run saw him lose the bridle early and still finish strongly, suggesting that a drop back in trip may not suit his style. Thank You Blue, on the other hand, appears ready for a return to a shorter distance after a six‑furlong step‑up proved beyond his stamina.
A mistake at the final fence cost him in his penultimate start, but the nine‑year‑old remains in good form and could deliver a career‑best performance over fences when the conditions are right. Tanking Along is another horse to keep an eye on.
Having won both of his previous outings at Cartmel over fences, he is well‑handicapped and could be a significant factor if he repeats his earlier success. Conversely, Four Decades has shown limited ability over both hurdles and fences and will need a dramatic improvement to be competitive in today’s contest. In the broader racing news, Saeed bin Suroor’s well‑bred Arabian Summer returns after a 23‑month lay‑off 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 demonstrated early speed over six furlongs on debut.
Suroor is renowned for preparing horses after long breaks, so while Arabian Summer may face a tough test against race‑fit rivals, she could still be a factor. Gold Star Glazing, despite being the most exposed runner, put in a respectable performance last time, bumping into the promising Wathnan‑owned Storm Force. With a mile‑plus distance ahead, he can draw on his experience to improve his placing. Battlefield Boy made a promising debut with a third‑place finish at Lingfield earlier this month, while Missmisfortune also showed potential, taking third on debut at Kempton.
Both youngsters could use today’s races to build on those early signs of ability. For those following the action on the day, the race card includes: - 2.02 pm at Bath: Decalogue aims to continue his upward trajectory following a strong performance at Kempton. - 4.02 pm at Bath: A competitive sprint handicap featuring in‑form trio Maharajas Express, South Shore and Alondra.
- 4.15 pm at Sedgefield: Jet Of Dreams seeks to replicate last year’s success over the same distance. - 4.45 pm at Sedgefield: Close House and Red Shea look to build on promising bumper debuts. - Chantilly: A series of informative maidens and a Listed contest. - Marseille‑Borely: A seven‑race card offering a variety of opportunities.
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