July 09 / 20.22 Epsom

20.22

Good To Firm

Betfred Nifty 50 Handicap

  • Prize money: £4448.9
  • 1m 0f 113y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Betfred Nifty 50 Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 5-5212 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who was evidently well suited by the step up in trip when winning readily at Bath (1m, good) last month; found one too good when odds-on to follow up there (firm) last week but was clear of the others and remains of strong interest; swaps blinkers for first-time visor.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Ripon

Swiped

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Ralph Beckett

Progressive since fitted with headgear and switched to handicaps, winning three times and second twice from five attempts; had next-time-out scorers behind in second/third when gaining latest win at Sandown (1m, good to firm) 22 days ago and a further 6lb rise seems unlikely to prevent a bold bid from this improving 3yo.

4/1

1st

6

(6)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Sandown

Swiped

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Ralph Beckett

Progressive in blinkers before switched to a visor and winning narrowly at Epsom (1m127yds); he did some hanging but that was probably due to the track; a 6lb rise seems hefty enough but he's trending in the right direction.

7/2

1st

7

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

20:22 Epsom

Swiped

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Ralph Beckett

Lightly raced 3yo who was evidently well suited by the step up in trip when winning readily at Bath (1m, good) last month; found one too good when odds-on to follow up there (firm) last week but was clear of the others and remains of strong interest; swaps blinkers for first-time visor.

15/8

3/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 62-332 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Three good runs this season, the latest a second at Chepstow (1m, good to firm) 12 days ago; competes off same mark and will be a tough nut to crack if first-time cheekpieces have any positive effect.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(4)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Sandown

Happy Banner

9st 7lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Four good runs this season, the latest a close second at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) three weeks ago; went up 3lb for that but the form was boosted when the winner followed up on Friday; ought to be right in the thick of things again.

3/1

2nd

1

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

20:22 Epsom

Happy Banner

10st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Three good runs this season, the latest a second at Chepstow (1m, good to firm) 12 days ago; competes off same mark and will be a tough nut to crack if first-time cheekpieces have any positive effect.

3/1

2nd

3

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

19:35 Chepstow

Happy Banner

9st 7lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Sole success came in an AW juvenile novice in December 2024; has ran well to be third on both starts this year at Bath and Salisbury; this also represents a class drop and he shouldn't be far away.

5/2

7/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: -95002 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Returned to form with second in amateur riders' race at Brighton (1m, good to firm) last month and is still on a good mark but has become far too inconsistent to rely upon, and his habit of starting slowly is another worry.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:27 Salisbury

Darvel

11st 0lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

Won the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 1lb higher mark (for today's rider); solid efforts on last three starts and he's a leading contender.

5/1

4th

2

(4)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

19:01 Chepstow

Darvel

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

3lb higher than when winning this race last year, but is off the same mark as when following up at Salisbury (1m, good to soft) next time; looked unlucky not to go even closer when third of eight at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm) 15 days ago and is respected.

6/1

3rd

3

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

20:22 Epsom

Darvel

9st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Patrick Chamings

Returned to form with second in amateur riders' race at Brighton (1m, good to firm) last month and is still on a good mark but has become far too inconsistent to rely upon, and his habit of starting slowly is another worry.

7/1

Form: 58-137

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Came good in first-time blinkers at Bath (1m, firm) in April, after a break, but managed only third in a small field there (1m2f) in May and was soundly beaten on his latest outing; needs to kick on again.
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2nd

5

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:27 Salisbury

Prodigal Son

10st 11lb

J: Mr Henry Main

T: Heather Main

The addition of blinkers saw him spring a minor surprise at Bath (1m, firm) in April; not at that level on his last three starts, most recently when ninth behind Marsh Benham at Sandown last month.

16/1

9th

5

(1)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:17 Sandown

Prodigal Son

10st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Heather Main

Won on reappearance at Bath (1m, firm) in April in first-time blinkers (retained); some respectable efforts since but needs something extra if he's to return to winning ways today.

12/1

4th

4

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

20:22 Epsom

Prodigal Son

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Heather Main

Came good in first-time blinkers at Bath (1m, firm) in April, after a break, but managed only third in a small field there (1m2f) in May and was soundly beaten on his latest outing; needs to kick on again.

16/1

5/1

Form: 2-3441 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Consistent 4yo who won over C&D (good) last summer and came from off the pace to double his tally at Brighton (1m, good) last month; probably doesn't have much margin for error off new mark but ought to be on the premises.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:48 Epsom

Play Me

9st 12lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Largely consistent 4yo who came from off the pace to win at Brighton (1m, good) in June; can be excused his recent defeat there (eased when denied clear run) but he's still on a fairly tough mark and this drop back in trip may not be ideal.

16/1

9th

8

(3)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 4

15:30 Brighton

Play Me

9st 0lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Largely consistent 4yo who came from off the pace to score over C&D (good) in June; below form at Epsom since, though, and probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark.

9/1

5th

6

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

20:22 Epsom

Play Me

9st 7lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Consistent 4yo who won over C&D (good) last summer and came from off the pace to double his tally at Brighton (1m, good) last month; probably doesn't have much margin for error off new mark but ought to be on the premises.

5/1

10/1

Form: 4-1626

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Looked as good as ever when winning at Lingfield (1m, AW) on seasonal debut in April and again ran well over that C&D last month; didn't fire when back on turf recently (restless in stalls) but has form at this track and enters calculations.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

20:22 Epsom

Buy The Dip

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Looked as good as ever when winning at Lingfield (1m, AW) on seasonal debut in April and again ran well over that C&D last month; didn't fire when back on turf recently (restless in stalls) but has form at this track and enters calculations.

10/1

6th

3

(5)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:13 Brighton

Buy The Dip

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Has a consistent record here (32142132224) and has shown enough since returning on the AW in April to suggest he remains in form; should go well.

6/1

2nd

1

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Buy The Dip

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Well suited by switchback tracks and took advantage of a handy mark when winning on his C&D comeback in April; found life tougher off his revised mark in better company here last time but this is more his speed back down 2lb.

5/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 058140 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Gained this season's win at Lingfield (7f, good), where she was allowed to dominate against the favoured nearside rail; also suited but this C&D but ran poorly on Polytrack ten days ago and would appeal more on slower ground.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(2)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Tronido

9st 11lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Dow

Made all for an emphatic win on turf here (7f, good) in May but her form has nosedived at Kempton and Epsom in last two starts; now only 4lb higher than for that last success but she needs a major revival back in trip.

10/1

7th

2

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

20:22 Epsom

Tronido

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Gained this season's win at Lingfield (7f, good), where she was allowed to dominate against the favoured nearside rail; also suited but this C&D but ran poorly on Polytrack ten days ago and would appeal more on slower ground.

14/1

11th

1

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Tronido

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

C&D winner; career-best RPR when making all up the stands' rail at Lingfield (7f, good; Class 6) last month; creditable fourth at Goodwood since; could face competition for the lead this time.

7/1

Form: 220-34

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
0-5 on AW; got going too late when never-dangerous fourth from the rear at Lingfield (7f; first-time cheekpieces) last month but that was her first run since January and this longer trip might suit better on her turf debut; blinkers and a tongue-tie are tried this time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

20:22 Epsom

Ritaal

9st 2lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

0-5 on AW; got going too late when never-dangerous fourth from the rear at Lingfield (7f; first-time cheekpieces) last month but that was her first run since January and this longer trip might suit better on her turf debut; blinkers and a tongue-tie are tried this time.

12/1

4th

4

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:10 Lingfield (AW)

Ritaal

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Runner-up, beaten around 5l, in two Wolverhampton fillies' maidens (7f/6f) in November when trained by Owen Burrows; sold for 28,000gns the following month but two lesser runs for new yard since; wears first-time cheekpieces and has something to prove now.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £7.00
Straight Forecast £6.16
Tricast £75.28
Trifecta £68.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Swiped

D Express:

Ritaal

The Guardian:

Play Me

RP RATINGS:

Darvel

POSTDATA:

Happy Banner

The Sun:

Ritaal

The Times:

Swiped

Telegraph:

Swiped

Daily Mail:

Swiped

The Star:

Swiped

Daily Record:

Play Me

Daily Mirror:

Darvel