July 20 / 19.00 Epsom

19.00

Good

Betfred Nifty Fifty Handicap

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 7f 3y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Betfred Nifty Fifty Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: -66652 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Four wins last term, one on good to firm; visored last two starts and his C&D second (good to soft; despite hanging left) 15 days ago was up with his best turf form, placing him back in calculations.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(8)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

19:00 Epsom

GDaay

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Joseph Parr

His last win was 11 months ago but he's a reliable type who has been placed at Chester (7.6f, good) and Chelmsford (7f, AW) in last two runs; finished behind Finbar's Lad last time but he's 5lb better off with that rival and should go well again back on turf.

11/2

3rd

1

(9)

1st Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

GDaay

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Joseph Parr

Ran respectably at Chester returned to turf last time; he's 0-8 this year but remains favourably treated, being 6lb below last winning mark; three-time C&D scorer.

15/2

1

(5)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

16:00 Chester

GDaay

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Joseph Parr

On a losing run but he arrives in decent nick, sixth of nine in 7f Chelmsford handicap 50 days ago; one to consider after a break.

10/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: -62563 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Both wins were on turf last July; none too consistent since but made a solid start for new stable (had left Michael Bell, same ownership) when close third of ten over 7.6f at Chester three weeks ago in first-time cheekpieces, replacing a visor; needs another step back up the ladder.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(4)

9th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:00 Pontefract

Metahorse

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Darryll Holland

Two wins last year (6f/7f), the latest off this mark; some fair placed efforts without winning this season; each-way chance.

13/2

3rd

4

(2)

26th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

Metahorse

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Darryll Holland

Runner-up at Epsom and here before an excusable defeat at Ascot after getting a worked up in the stalls; the principal concern would an apparent preference for drier ground.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 22-074

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Beaten a head in C&D maiden last August and also runner-up at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in September; began 2023 poorly and latest effort won't be winning this either, but at least it was a step back in right direction.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(3)

21st Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

14:40 Brighton

Cobalt Blue

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Inconsistent nine-race maiden but he's been placed in last two starts and hit a personal best with his close call in a C&D handicap (good) 12 days ago; just about sets the standard on that form and he's a key player back in a maiden.

7/4

2nd

9

(13)

9th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 4

16:30 Brighton

Cobalt Blue

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

A maiden after eight runs but has worked his way back into form this summer and shaped very much as though ready for another crack at 1m when staying on well for third at Epsom (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago.

5/1

9/2

Form: 7-5504

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who won three times at around 1m last year, including off 8lb higher on turf last September; that peak form has not been threatened since but he went very close at Musselburgh (1m) on latest start, when usual cheekpieces were replaced by blinkers; no headgear today; something to prove back at 7f for first time in a year.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(5)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:50 Chepstow

Alazwar

10st 12lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Trainer-jockey combination won this last year and this gelding is on a career-low mark (won for Brodie Hampson last June off 9lb higher); needs to bounce back from a few poor efforts, though, and may just be on the downgrade now; headgear comes off.

10/1

12th

10

(10)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Windsor

Alazwar

10st 4lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

7lb lower than for his Newbury win last summer; second of 11 at Lingfield (1m, AW) last month but that has been followed by two heavy defeats; comes with risks attached.

12/1

10th

1

(6)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Alazwar

11st 2lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

5lb lower than for his Newbury win last summer; second of 11 at Lingfield (1m, AW) on his penultimate start but ran poorly at Wolverhampton last week; revival not out of the question.

6/1

Form: -22936

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Can front-run; Newbury novice winner last June; placed in three of her five races this season but the other two were heavy defeats, including latest outing; tongue tied last four starts; blinkered last two; the drop back from 1m makes some appeal but others look more solid.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(5)

17th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Seductive Power

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Brett Johnson

The drop to sprinting didn't help at Lingfield 13 days ago, weakening in the straight; blinkers return today but there is other pace on show and he's got too much to prove for comfort.

25/1

8th

9

(5)

17th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Seductive Power

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Brett Johnson

The drop to sprinting didn't help at Lingfield 13 days ago, weakening in the straight; blinkers return today but there is other pace on show and he's got too much to prove for comfort.

25/1

7th

5

(4)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

13:50 Lingfield (AW)

Seductive Power

9st 7lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Brett Johnson

Won a 2yo novice at Newbury on his third run for Richard Hannon (6f, good); winless at three but he ran some good races off much higher marks than this; hasn't lasted home over further in two Class 4 events for new yard this season; may fare better sprinting but he's not a solid option.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0-0313 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Four-time Brighton winner who has been second or third in all three visits here, including latest start; won at Chepstow time before; sound each-way prospects again.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(1)

3rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:22 Chester

Little Boy Blue

8st 12lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Bill Turner

Multiple winner down the years but this veteran has something to find on 2025 form; comfortably held last time, failing to back up his reappearance effort.

25/1

7th

5

(9)

15th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

17:00 Salisbury

Little Boy Blue

9st 7lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Bill Turner

Multiple winner who goes particularly well at Brighton where he was only 2l away last month (7f, good to soft) on his return from a lengthy break; might be vulnerable to younger limbs but should give his running.

10/1

2

(1)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:10 Brighton

Little Boy Blue

9st 6lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Bill Turner

Off since September but he's proven when fresh having won at Epsom (7f, good) off 1lb higher on his reappearance last July; has won here four times from nine starts, including this race in 2022 off 3lb higher and he holds sound claims on his return.

11/2

Form: 414553 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Can front-run; all three wins have been AW, the latest off 2lb higher in March; has had only five races on turf, placed twice in 2021 but needing a lot better than her Brighton performance on penultimate start this term.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(1)

15th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

17:05 Chester

Barging Thru

11st 1lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Yet to win on turf (0-7), with all three wins coming on the AW (5f-7f; Chelmsford and Wolverhampton); has worn blinkers for his last three starts, including when simply doing too much too soon at Ayr (7f, good; sixth of eight) last time; this sharp track may suit and he is well drawn to attack.

7/1

6th

4

(2)

17th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

19:42 Ayr

Barging Thru

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

started quickly, took keen hold, led but pestered

10/1

7th

3

(9)

20th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

19:00 Epsom

Barging Thru

9st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

took keen hold, led, headed and raced in second after 1f

10/1

11/2

Form: 577441 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Usually slowly/awkward away; not the best of strike-rates but came from last to first at Newbury (7f) on latest outing, leading final 1f and scoring by a head despite wandering; penultimate start was easily the best of three runs at this track; has to be in calculations, including because his trainer has won three (2016, 2021 and 2022) of the last six renewals.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(2)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:10 Brighton

Secret Strength

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Shaun Lycett

Four-time winner who can be slowly away; made a winning stable debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) off 5lb lower in January and wasn't beaten far when fourth at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last time; up in grade now back on turf and this smaller field probably isn't ideal for him due to his hold-up style, but he holds place claims.

7/2

4

(2)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:10 Brighton

Secret Strength

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Shaun Lycett

Four-time winner who can be slowly away; made a winning stable debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) off 5lb lower in January and wasn't beaten far when fourth at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last time; up in grade now back on turf and this smaller field probably isn't ideal for him due to his hold-up style, but he holds place claims.

7/2

4th

5

(5)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Secret Strength

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Shaun Lycett

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear

9/2

Non-runners

Ernie's Valentine

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £16.80
Straight Forecast £15.70
Tricast £138.99
Trifecta £159.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Metahorse

Daily Mirror:

Secret Strength

The Times:

Alazwar

Telegraph:

G'Daay

TOPSPEED:

Ernie's Valentine

The Sun:

Little Boy Blue

RP RATINGS:

Metahorse

POSTDATA:

Metahorse

NEWMARKET:

Metahorse

Daily Mail:

Metahorse

D Express:

Metahorse

The Star:

Secret Strength

The Guardian:

Alazwar

Daily Record:

G'Daay