Facing only two rivals in Thursday's G2 Kingdom of Bahrain July Stakes at Newmarket, Godolphin's Inner City Blues (Blue Point) simply had to deliver and made no mistake to provide Charlie Appleby with some cheer.At €900,000 the top-priced colt at the Arqana May Breeze-Up, the winner who had scored on debut at York last month was in behind the more-experienced Adaay Of Scarlett (Mehmas) and Hickory Lad (James Garfield) throughout the early stages. Asked to close by William Buick passing two out, the 5-6 favourite took a while to get organised but was able to overhaul his peers in the last half furlong and assert for a 1 1/4-length success. Adaay Of Scarlett stuck on for second as he had in the Coventry, with Hickory Lad 1 1/2 lengths further back.This was a first renewal for the stable at a time when it was badly needed given the absence of big-race success in 2026. “I wouldn't want to step up to seven straightaway, as I feel he could get quicker as he gets wiser,” Appleby said. “He's a horse with a bright future. Physically he's a strong individual, but he shows mental immaturity.”INNER CITY BLUES Group Two success in the Kingdom Of Bahrain July Stakes for Charlie Appleby, @WilliamBuickX and @godolphin @BahrainTurfClub | @NewmarketRace pic.twitter.com/SOXNY0iqfU— Racing TV (@RacingTV) July 9, 2026 The post ‘He’s A Horse With A Bright Future’: Appleby Wins First July Stakes With Inner City Blues appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.