September 28 / 16.05 Epsom

16.05

Good

Betfred Nifty 50 Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £10308
  • 1m 2f 17y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Betfred Nifty 50 Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £10.80
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 14131- C

Last run: 323 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Progressive and useful sort but lacks recent match practice, having been absent since winning last year's November Handicap (1m4f, soft), and isn't crying out for this drop back to a sharp 1m2f.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

14:35 Goodwood

Lord Melbourne

10st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Proved somewhat resurgent in the Epsom race won by Too Soon and looks a possible danger provided he builds on that effort; useful on his day and peak form includes a success in the 2024 November Handicap.

10/1

5th

5

(17)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 2

17:20 Epsom

Lord Melbourne

9st 3lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Ralph Beckett

Won 23-runner November Handicap (1m4f, soft) in 2024 and he's 2-3 here (1m2f and 1m4f) including a win on good to soft last September; those are the clear positives but he's been poor in three starts at 1m2f (snow/AW/good) this year; has a tempting mark if he can stage a revival, so needs a market check.

20/1

9th

1

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

16:00 Goodwood

Lord Melbourne

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Ralph Beckett

A very useful 1m2f/1m4f winner at his best but lightly raced in recent seasons and came in last of 11 in 1m2f AW Lingfield handicap in February; needs to take a big step forward after a break.

25/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 741346 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Form dipped last time but generally consistent otherwise and may well rebound; locally trained and has a record of 413 here, the success in July on sole start under Luke Catton; one to consider.
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3rd

4

(7)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:20 Sandown

Carnival Day

9st 11lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Defied this mark at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) last July, but he's been up and down since then and was only fifth of six at Salisbury two weeks ago; comes with risks attached and he needs to get back near best.

7/1

5th

6

(4)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

17:00 Salisbury

Carnival Day

9st 1lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Two creditable efforts at Epsom (8.5f/1m4f) from his three runs this season; could go well again back at his optimum trip but his last win was 13 months ago and he's ideally suited by good or slower ground.

11/2

4th

1

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Epsom

Carnival Day

10st 9lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Jim Boyle

All wins have been at 1m2f and he ran well over the extended 1m here on reappearance, before a lesser show at Sandown; his record at this track is very solid, but those on good to firm and at 1m4f less so.

6/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 43423 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden who has consistent form figures; posted a particularly solid effort at Ascot (sole handicap attempt) on penultimate start, beating all bar a progressive rival who was on the second leg of four-timer; interesting off just 1lb higher.
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2nd

2

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

16:22 Salisbury

Criminal

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Maiden who had a reasonably solid record last term but proved far less consistent this year; otherwise capable of taking a serious hand, provided he turns up in good form.

8/1

7th

9

(12)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Criminal

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Hughes

12-race maiden; had a near miss dropped into Class 5 company at Lingfield in April (1m2f); fair run on turf last month despite finishing last of the four runners; each-way shout.

8/1

4th

1

(2)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

16:23 Bath

Criminal

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

11-race maiden who returned to form with a near-miss over 1m2f on the AW 14 days ago, despite being slow to break; first-time headgear might do something for him; effective on grass.

5/2

Form: 825148 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Below par on AW last time; largely respectable form on turf otherwise this season, notably Windsor success in August; possibly has very little in hand off current mark, however.
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6th

19

(10)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Whathappensinvegas

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

Can take a hold so needs a good pace to aim at, which he had when winning at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in August; still 2lb higher, but this may also be run to suit him so very much frame material.

20/1

4th

7

(4)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 3

16:05 Epsom

Whathappensinvegas

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

Below par on AW last time; largely respectable form on turf otherwise this season, notably Windsor success in August; possibly has very little in hand off current mark, however.

14/1

10

(1)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Whathappensinvegas

8st 10lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

The latest of three turf wins was at Windsor (1m2f) two weeks ago; one respectable effort on dirt at Jebel Ali in early 2024 but unraced on AW in Britain and he likely needs something new for Tapeta if he's to defy his current mark.

10/1

Form: 4-1936 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Still fairly useful aged eight and won on seasonal debut; mixed results since, below par on return from a break most recently; defied this mark over C&D in 2023, so can't be comfortably dismissed.
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8th

1

(14)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:35 Epsom

Sweet Reward

11st 11lb

J: Mr James Hills

T: Jonathan Portman

Multiple winner down the years, including at this track, and all ground seems to come alike to him; dropping back into Class 4 will help but his stamina has to be taken on trust.

20/1

11th

9

(10)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Sweet Reward

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

9yo who won two in a row at Lingfield (1m2f/1m1f, good to firm) and maybe went off too hard when well beaten at Sandown (1m2f, good) last time; has won here twice and he might not be far away if bouncing back.

20/1

9th

6

(11)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 3

15:23 Sandown

Sweet Reward

9st 7lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Won this in 2021 and was third in one of the divisions 12 months ago; returns off a 6lb higher mark than last year but on the back of two wins at Lingfield, the latest narrowly from the front off 3lb lower; thriving 9yo who must have some sort of chance.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: -53371 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Retains ability aged eight and bagged a Class 2 prize at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) most recently, taking record to 10-56; back on career-high mark but drops back in grade; may well remain competitive.
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7th

9

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

14:45 Ascot

Fantasy Believer

9st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Veteran with ten wins to his name; behind some of these on two visits to York this summer but wasn't disgraced in a C&D handicap 15 days ago on a rare foray over this far; could have some part to play.

7/1

4th

6

(6)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

16:05 Ascot

Fantasy Believer

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ed Walker

In the veteran stage now but his two runs at York this term prove he still retains ability, latterly when sticking on into midfield in valuable 10.5f event a fortnight ago; his sole start at 1m4f (in December 2024) returned his best RPR and this second attempt is well worth another go.

16/1

11th

14

(22)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Fantasy Believer

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ed Walker

Did well to finish fifth of 16 over C&D (good) on reappearance four weeks ago having been hampered soon after the start and raced wide; however, he goes well fresh so may not improve for that outing, and it's likely this 9yo will be vulnerable against numerous unexposed contenders.

50/1

3/1

Form: -14141 D

Last run: 60 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Registered a ready success from the front at Sandown (1m2f, good; stable debut) in late July, taking record since handicapping to 414141; goes well fresh and may show further progress on return from another 60-day break; shortlisted.
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2nd

1

(9)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

19:28 Goodwood

Kimeko Glory

11st 5lb

J: Mr James Hills

T: Charles Hills

Back to form with a bang when running away with a similar race at Salisbury (1m, good) last week, pulling 12l clear of the runner-up; 6lb ahead of her revised mark under a penalty; obvious chance but there is a strong suspicion last week's race rather fell apart.

2/1

1st

2

(5)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:27 Salisbury

Kimeko Glory

11st 1lb

J: Mr James Hills

T: Charles Hills

Three wins over further for her former stable; operating off a reduced mark now but she was put in her place by Thiscouldbefun over C&D last week and could prove vulnerable again; blinkers back on after one run in cheekpieces.

6/1

3rd

1

(4)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Salisbury

Kimeko Glory

10st 1lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Charles Hills

She has struggled to recapture her 3yo best this term, latterly beaten 7l in a 1m2f Sandown handicap she won readily last year; today's drop back in trip and new cheekpieces could help, however, and this is probably her easiest task for a while; can't be ruled out from a dangerous mark.

3/1

12/1

Form: 314534

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Veteran has raced mainly at shorter but gives the impression this belated return to 1m2f is worth exploring; made the frame at Epsom most recently; gained sole 2025 win in a seller, however.
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Verdict Starting price

2

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Orbaan

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David O’Meara

Veteran who dipped into a seller for his latest win, at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) in July; current handicap mark is workable but his AW strike-rate is 0-13 and he needs to rebound from two down-the-field runs.

16/1

2

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Orbaan

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David O’Meara

Veteran who dipped into a seller for his latest win, at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) in July; current handicap mark is workable but his AW strike-rate is 0-13 and he needs to rebound from two down-the-field runs.

16/1

6

(11)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Orbaan

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: David O’Meara

Veteran who won a Beverley seller in July; some fair handicap runs since but others may have his measure back on AW (0-12 in this sphere).

12/1

9th
2 (8)
Brioni

8/1

Form: -88197 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Has become inconsistent but looks interesting back down in grade, having recorded 1m2f wins at Ascot and Sandown in last two attempts in Class 3; admittedly on a tougher mark now.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(8)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 3

16:05 Epsom

Brioni

10st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Has become inconsistent but looks interesting back down in grade, having recorded 1m2f wins at Ascot and Sandown in last two attempts in Class 3; admittedly on a tougher mark now.

8/1

7th

6

(14)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

15:00 Sandown

Brioni

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

4yo who won twice last year and got back on track to score over C&D (good; acts on soft) this June in first-time cheekpieces, which have been kept since; did not get run of the race in a top York handicap seven weeks ago and not discredited; needs a second look.

16/1

10

(18)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:10 York

Brioni

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

4yo who won twice last year and got back on track to win in first-time cheekpieces at Sandown (1m2f, good) last month; appeared to have more in hand than the 1l winning margin suggests and he might have more to offer in the headgear; could be in the mix under a 5lb penalty.

14/1

Form: -11150 D

Last run: 143 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Has a much better stirke-rate on AW than on turf; form dipped back in this sphere when last seen; on a difficult mark and isn't the percentage call.
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9th

10

(10)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Arcadian Nights

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Mark Loughnane

10-34 on AW but latest well-held fifth on good to firm at Sandown took his turf record to a much less impressive 2-20; going softer than good arguably suits him slightly better but still hard to be confident.

25/1

5th

3

(4)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:00 Sandown

Arcadian Nights

10st 13lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Has a good 10-34 record on AW but his turf strike-rate is only 2-19; has a lower mark in this sphere but off since finishing last of six at Wolverhampton in March and a watching brief is the percentage call.

25/1

6th

3

(5)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arcadian Nights

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Record of 10-33 on AW features six wins at Wolverhampton, including in this race (off just 1lb lower) last year; close fourth at Lingfield for an encouraging start to his 2026 campaign; fighting chance.

7/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £125.90
Straight Forecast £103.97
Tricast £554.47
Trifecta £883.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Criminal

The Times:

Kimeko Glory

RP RATINGS:

Lord Melbourne

POSTDATA:

Fantasy Believer

The Star:

Brioni

Daily Mirror:

Sweet Reward

LAMBOURN:

Criminal

D Express:

Criminal

Daily Record:

Criminal

Telegraph:

Kimeko Glory

TOPSPEED:

Lord Melbourne

The Sun:

Fantasy Believer