August 06 / 13.50 Haydock

13.50

Good To Soft

Betfred Nifty Fifty Handicap

  • Prize money: £6966
  • 1m 0f 37y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Betfred Nifty Fifty Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
2 (7)

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.70
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 2-33

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Consistent in maiden/novice events over 6.5f/7f, most recently third at Newcastle (AW); handicapped accordingly but could go well again, provided he stays this new trip.
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OUR TIP

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 3-6484

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Free-going sort who ran out of steam inside the final 1f at Newmarket (1m, good) last time and is now 0-5 since debut win; however, may well improve for first-time hood.
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5th

3

(4)

1st Sep 2022

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

18:00 Windsor

Nuvolari

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

midfield, chased leaders and nudged along when not clear run over 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

9/2

2nd

1

(4)

6th Aug 2022

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

13:50 Haydock

Nuvolari

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, chased winner and hung left inside final furlong, soon every chance, kept on

6/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 374038

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
0-5 for William Haggas and 0-4 for current stable; he's inconsistent to boot and was below par last time having raced freely; removal of usual hood isn't sure to help.
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11th

13

(4)

26th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alvediston

9st 4lb

J: Collen Storey

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Placed three times this year, including on Tapeta, but well beaten on last month's Kempton return (7f, Polytrack) from 114 days off and is now 0-11; something to find.

14/1

10

(14)

16th Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:10 Southwell (AW)

Alvediston

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Maiden who ran well from the front in a better race than this at Haydock in August (1m) but has a mixed record overall and was well held over 7f on Kempton AW 18 days ago.

14/1

9th

5

(10)

28th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:15 Kempton (AW)

Alvediston

9st 10lb

J: Collen Storey

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

raced in second

13/2

14/1

Form: 679-35

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; ran well (close third) over 7f here on stable/seasonal debut; well-held fifth over C&D next time but may still do better; not without a chance.
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7th

3

(3)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Brunello Breeze

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

All three of wins have been at this track (two over C&D) but the latest was over two years ago; reported to have finished lame when a respectable fifth here 46 days ago; often slowly away but he holds each-way claims.

12/1

5th

3

(1)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Brunello Breeze

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

All three wins have come at Newcastle but the latest was nearly two years ago; usually blows the start and not sure he is in the form required to exploit his reduced mark.

20/1

8

(3)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:45 Hamilton

Brunello Breeze

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Third at Haydock in May on final run for Tom Tate and he's of interest on that form; didn't run badly when sixth of seven at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) a fortnight ago on second stable start but needs something extra.

20/1

Form: 082

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced colt who is improving steadily, most recently second at Bath (1m, good) behind a subsequent scorer; has an encouraging profile as he moves into handicaps; one to consider.
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3rd

3

(2)

19th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Salisbury

Nine Dragons

9st 6lb

J: James Doyle

T: Tom Dascombe

prominent, not clear run over 2f out, switched left 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, carried head high final 110yds, keeping on but hard pressed when ducked left and bumped rival final 110yds, headed final strides, finished 2nd, placed 3rd

3/1

5th

8

(2)

6th Aug 2022

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

13:50 Haydock

Nine Dragons

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tom Dascombe

held up in midfield, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

7/1

Form: 45-105 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Successful reappearance in Thirsk novice event (1m, soft); limitations have been somewhat exposed in two handicaps (turf/AW) since, 33-1 both times; others preferred.
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8th

6

(8)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

21:00 Musselburgh

Yellow Bear

9st 10lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Declan Carroll

in touch with leaders on outer

14/1

8th

2

(8)

29th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:40 Redcar

Yellow Bear

9st 10lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Declan Carroll

Sole win was a novice race last April before he went handicapping; reappearance was the only time he's come close to making the most of his fall in the weights but that was four starts ago and over 7f on AW.

11/1

10th

2

(4)

11th May 2023

Soft

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

19:10 Thirsk

Yellow Bear

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Declan Carroll

prominent

7/2

7/2

Form: 4-2461 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Stuck on for neck success in Bath handicap (good) one month ago, proving suited by the drop back to 1m and opening his account; may have more to offer at this trip; respected.
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18th

14

(16)

23rd Oct 2022

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:55 Curragh

Lets Fly Again

9st 4lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Richard John O’Brien

always towards rear, ridden and outpaced 2f out, soon became detached

33/1

7th

4

(3)

6th Aug 2022

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

13:50 Haydock

Lets Fly Again

9st 6lb

J: Adam Kirby

T: Clive Cox

prominent, ridden and disputing second over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

7/2

6/1

Form: 2-56

Last run: 85 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Went close at Newbury (1m, heavy) on sole 2yo start; twice below that form at same venue (1m/1m2f, good) in the spring but may turn things around now handicapping.
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4th

2

(4)

8th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:40 Ffos Las

My Mate Ted

10st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Roger Teal

took keen hold, in rear but in touch with leaders

6/1

9th

5

(9)

21st Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Newmarket (July)

My Mate Ted

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Roger Teal

held up in rear, shaken up and some headway over 2f out, soon weakened, eased over 1f out

5/1

8th

9

(12)

17th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

19:40 Windsor

My Mate Ted

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Roger Teal

Runner-up over 1m (soft) last October in one of his two starts at this track; not in top form this season (co-favourite last time) but the handicapper is giving him every chance; wore cheekpieces last two outings.

10/1

14/1

Form: 100-74

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Scored twice at novice level (6f/7f) last year; has not made a huge impact in two 7f handicaps this term, finishing 6l fourth here latest, but looks ready for this first go at 1m.
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6th

3

(3)

23rd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Piffle

9st 7lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Dual turf winner (6f/7f) as a 2yo who gained reward for some consistent efforts in defeat when winning at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) 16 days ago, getting the better of a couple of last-time-out winners; just 2lb higher and very much respected.

9/4

1st

6

(1)

7th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Piffle

9st 1lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Won twice on turf as a 2yo (6f and 7f); running well in defeat on AW this winter, most recently a clear second at Kempton ten days ago (left behind by the easy winner); should give her running once more.

3/1

2nd

3

(4)

28th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Piffle

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

midfield

2/1

8/1

Form: 535-18 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Game winner at Yarmouth (1m, soft) on handicap/seasonal debut; failed to get home over 1m2f next time; still unexposed as a miler and has possibilities back at this trip with hood applied.
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10th

2

(10)

24th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Forward Flight

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Scored at Yarmouth (1m) in October but he came in last of seven at Newcastle (1m) last month; he needs to get back on track.

16/1

7th

2

(3)

28th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Forward Flight

9st 11lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

disputed lead

10/1

8th

8

(2)

20th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Forward Flight

9st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Has gained both wins at Yarmouth, latest in October (penultimate run); almost 9l behind Big Bear Hug at Newmarket last time; something to prove back on AW.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £24.20
Straight Forecast £25.04
Tricast £332.88
Trifecta £331.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Nine Dragons

TOPSPEED:

Alvediston

Telegraph:

Let's Fly Again

RP Ratings:

Nuvolari

The Guardian:

Delorean

LAMBOURN:

My Mate Ted

Daily Mail:

Piffle

The Sun:

Nine Dragons

Daily Record:

Nine Dragons

POSTDATA:

Alvediston

The Times:

Alvediston

The Star:

Let's Fly Again

Daily Mirror:

Nuvolari

Daily Express:

Delorean