September 29 / 16.05 Epsom

16.05

Heavy

Betfred Nifty 50 Handicap

  • Prize money: £10308
  • 1m 2f 17y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Betfred Nifty 50 Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

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14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £22.30
  • Place: £4.80

Form: -69485 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
He's not easy to fancy on recent evidence but he's edged down the weights and his soft-ground form-figures read 112, so he's worth a second look in first-time cheekpieces; unraced on heavy.
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18

(10)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:20 Goodwood

Simply Sondheim

8st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: George Baker

C&D winner in 2022; an underwhelming 2024 campaign for new yard was swept aside when he came from last to first in a nine-runner race at Epsom (1m2f, heavy) last September, scoring in tidy fashion with first-time cheekpieces (kept since); however, pulled up lame in the November Handicap next time and tailed off at Epsom sole run this year.

50/1

13th

6

(10)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Simply Sondheim

8st 11lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

An underwhelming campaign for new yard was swept aside when he came from last to first in a nine-runner race over C&D (heavy; his only visit here) last September, scoring in tidy fashion with first-time cheekpieces and never better; pulled up lame off this 5lb higher mark in the November Handicap on sole run since; good soft-ground record before that and won sole run on good to soft; considered if he gets that ground.

22/1

10

(19)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

15:45 Doncaster

Simply Sondheim

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

His underwhelming campaign for new yard was swept aside when he came from last to first in a nine-runner race at Epsom (1m2f, heavy) six weeks ago, scoring in tidy fashion with first-time cheekpieces and never better; 5lb higher today and not proven over this far, but that win built on a good soft-ground record and he has won at 1m3f, so he enters calculations.

28/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: -P7542

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won soft-ground nursery last October and has run encouraging races the last twice, most recently 4l second at Ascot (1m2f, soft); could be involved; non-runner 1.30 Haydock yesterday.
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9th

6

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Whiskey Pete

9st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Only win in 23 runs was a 1m nursery at York in October 2023 for Ralph Beckett; badly out of form this season and cheekpieces now tried.

25/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 3-231 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Off mark at fourth attempt in Lingfield novice (1m2f, AW) this month; has also shown promise on good to soft (unraced on softer); this unexposed 3yo is in good hands to progress and could go well on handicap debut.
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5th

10

(1)

16th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 3

15:45 Nottingham

Winstons Tipple

8st 13lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Off mark at fourth attempt, in Lingfield novice (1m2f, AW); good third of nine on handicap debut at Epsom (1m2f, heavy) puts him in the mix.

8/1

3rd

8

(5)

29th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 2f 17y

Class 3

16:05 Epsom

Winstons Tipple

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Off mark at fourth attempt in Lingfield novice (1m2f, AW) this month; has also shown promise on good to soft (unraced on softer); this unexposed 3yo is in good hands to progress and could go well on handicap debut.

6/1

1st

5

(6)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Winstons Tipple

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Good to firm ground a possible excuse when brushed aside at 4-6 last time and his length second to 1-5 favourite and subsequent ready French Listed winner Ombudsman at Leicester the time before reads well.

3/1

Form: -26141 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
3yo who displayed improved form to win when upped in trip over C&D (good) last month; a 3lb rise isn't harsh and he could have more to offer both at this trip and this track (ran well in April on his first visit to Epsom); ran okay on soft ground at Ffos Las two starts ago.
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4

(11)

30th Jun 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ffos Las

Dashinwhitesargent

9st 12lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Hughie Morrison

Now 2lb lower than when winning at Epsom (1m2f, good) last summer but yet to hit top gear after three runs this season (1m2f-1m4f) and today's drop back to 1m may not be ideal; cheekpieces removed after one use.

20/1

2

(1)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

16:05 Brighton

Dashinwhitesargent

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Hughie Morrison

Gelded ahead of a fairly encouraging reappearance at Epsom (1m4f, good) in April but disappointing when seventh of nine at Lingfield (1m2f) 20 days ago on his first run on good to firm; that surface might be an excuse and he's now tried in cheekpieces; far from ruled out, albeit still needing to prove his stamina.

100/30

2

(1)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

16:05 Brighton

Dashinwhitesargent

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Hughie Morrison

Gelded ahead of a fairly encouraging reappearance at Epsom (1m4f, good) in April but disappointing when seventh of nine at Lingfield (1m2f) 20 days ago on his first run on good to firm; that surface might be an excuse and he's now tried in cheekpieces; far from ruled out, albeit still needing to prove his stamina.

100/30

4/1

Form: 346471 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) in March and back on the scoresheet at Chester (1m2f, good to soft) last Saturday, winning by 8l on what was Franny Norton's final ride; hit with 9lb rise and needs to prove that latest level of performance was no one-off, but entitled to respect given his dominance.
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4th

2

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

15:53 Ripon

Qitaal

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

7yo whose losing sequence goes back 21 races to September 2024 but he went close behind Yermanthere over C&D (good) last month and was a good third at Ayr (1m2f, good) last time; might not be far away.

7/2

3rd

3

(5)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Qitaal

9st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

It's now 20 outings since his last victory; his run of good form came to an end when just third of five in 1m2f Beverley handicap 12 days ago; the sort to bounce back though.

5/1

3rd

4

(5)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

16:17 Beverley

Qitaal

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

All three of his wins have been on ground slower than good but he does act on quick ground; went close at Ripon (1m2f, good) five days ago and steps back up in grade slightly with good claims.

6/4

Form: 519546 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won twice on soft ground in the spring (1m/1m2f); hasn't run badly on good/good to soft on his last three outings and he could build on those efforts now back on a deeper surface; possible player.
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5th

4

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

20:12 Goodwood

Arthurs Realm

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Gihan Arnolda

Quite smart at his best for Ed Dunlop and he goes well on slow ground; however, essentially regressive in 2025 and new trainer has to turn him around.

25/1

7th

3

(6)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

16:30 Nottingham

Arthurs Realm

10st 0lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ed Dunlop

All wins have come in the spring, mainly on soft ground, but there was no win this time round; has his lowest mark since 2020 but easily his best show this season was in March; usually wears a visor or cheekpieces and now he's blinkered first time.

25/1

3

(3)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

16:30 Yarmouth

Arthurs Realm

10st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

All wins have come in the spring, with one on AW but mainly on soft turf; well handicapped on his best form last season but he's failed to beat a rival in his last two runs and needs a major revival after a break.

25/1

8/1

Form: 415244 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) in July and in good heart on his last three starts; won at Windsor (1m2f) in May 2023 on his only run on soft going (unraced on heavy); has won here and he's one to consider.
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9th

5

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Fast Steps

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rod Millman

His last win was two years ago but he's been placed in all three runs this season including close calls over C&D (good to firm) and at Ffos Las (1m2f, good); remains well handicapped on his old form and he should make another bold bid.

3/1

2nd

5

(8)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Ffos Las

Fast Steps

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Losing run is mounting up but on a good mark and placed in his last two races (1m2f); goes on all ground; hard to rule out.

4/1

3rd

9

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Fast Steps

9st 1lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Rod Millman

C&D winner whose losing run is up to 17 but he had dropped 14lb below his last winning mark when beaten less than a length into third of seven here four weeks ago; respected if building on that.

11/2

9/1

Form: 58-300 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
His wins have come on good to soft (unproven on soft/heavy); dropping down the weights and the drop back in trip could help, but he was beaten a long way the last twice and needs to turn things around in first-time blinkers.
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8th

1

(1)

29th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 2f 17y

Class 3

16:05 Epsom

If Not Now

10st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

His wins have come on good to soft (unproven on soft/heavy); dropping down the weights and the drop back in trip could help, but he was beaten a long way the last twice and needs to turn things around in first-time blinkers.

9/1

11th

5

(10)

7th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

14:25 Haydock

If Not Now

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Lightly raced 4yo; tailed off on final start last term (his only run on soft) but third of six at Lingfield (11.6f, good) on reappearance this May was career-best form; 3lb lower today, following a poor show at Epsom (good to soft) on Derby Day; mixed messages there and not certain to get 1m6f.

11/1

Form: 220263

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Runner-up three times this season and again ran well when third at Haydock last time (1m2f, good to soft; unproven on softer); can be in the shake-up in first-time cheekpieces if handling the conditions.
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1st

2

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

17:08 Stratford

Roarin Success

12st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Useful on the Flat in her prime and came good over hurdles at fifth attempt, battling well for narrow course win (2m, good to firm; first-time tongue-tie) three weeks ago; open to further progress if stamina holds out over this new trip; respected.

9/4

1st

4

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:40 Stratford

Roarin Success

11st 11lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Useful Flat handicapper who showed promise in maiden hurdles but she was beaten 28l in a Uttoxeter handicap (2m, good) last month; still early days in this sphere but she has bit to prove after that last run; tongue-tie added.

16/1

5th

4

16th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

20:30 Uttoxeter

Roarin Success

11st 9lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Useful Flat handicapper; best run over hurdles when runner-up in a novice at Newcastle in January; fair form on the Flat since following a wind op; non-runner 8.05 Aintree Friday.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £80.40
Straight Forecast £42.41
Tricast £175.79
Trifecta £707.50

Selections

The Times:

Winston's Tipple

RP RATINGS:

Simply Sondheim

Telegraph:

Qitaal

SPOTLIGHT:

Fast Steps

POSTDATA:

Dashinwhitesargent

D Express:

Whiskey Pete

NEWMARKET:

Arthur's Realm

The Sun:

Winston's Tipple

Daily Record:

Winston's Tipple

The Star:

Simply Sondheim

Daily Mirror:

Qitaal

TOPSPEED:

Fast Steps