August 18 / 15.00 Epsom

15.00

Good

Betfred Nifty 50 Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Sprint Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 6f 3y
  • Class 4
  • 5 runners
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Betfred Nifty 50 Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Sprint Series Qualifier)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 450402 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Veteran who retains plenty of enthusiasm, most recently pipped close home in a 6f claimer at Wolverhampton on Monday; might not face much competition for the lead and has run well over C&D in the past; leading contender.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(6)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:35 Epsom

Muscika

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David O’Meara

Veteran with 18 wins on his CV, including over C&D; last success was from the front at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in May but he's been well held in both runs since; bit to prove again but has possibilities if he can bounce back.

12/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 794811 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Chasing a hat-trick after two C&D wins last month; only gone up 4lb for those two victories and he should remain competitive.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

4

(1)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Kempton (AW)

Count Otto

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Amanda Perrett

One C&D success among a magnificent total of 13 wins; below best at Epsom last week but he showed he retains plenty of ability since absence when a front-running second of eight at Lingfield (6f, AW) in June; can give it a good shot from rail draw back on AW.

7/1

6th

7

(5)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

13:35 Epsom

Count Otto

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Amanda Perrett

10yo who has won 13 times, including twice over C&D; last success was in 2023 but he's well treated on old form and was a front-running second on AW when last seen in June; dangerous back from a break.

3/1

8

(6)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Count Otto

9st 2lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Amanda Perrett

Conditions to suit and he's on a good mark but this veteran has been well beaten in two runs since returning from a long absence and this looks a tough race in which to bounce back.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 423652

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Versatile tripwise and has been consistent this year but she struggles to get her head in front; looked booked to score at Brighton last week (7f, good to firm) only to be nabbed on the finishing line; 1lb lower today but a tactical affair at this trip wouldn't be sure to suit.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(4)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Granary Queen

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Six-time winner who is well treated on best form; however, below par during a light 2024 campaign and failed to revive on reappearance; best watched unless the betting suggests otherwise.

7/1

6th

11

(9)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Granary Queen

9st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

held up in rear

10/1

6th

11

(9)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Granary Queen

9st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

held up in rear

10/1

Form: 351508 C

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
7f winner here and runner-up over C&D 12 months ago; off the mark for the year at Wolverhampton in April but he's been been well short of his best the last twice; others stronger.
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7th

3

(7)

23rd May 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Mellys Flyer

9st 3lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Charlie Wallis

towards rear, raced wide when brief headway on turn after 1f, dropped to last 2f out, weakened 1f out

4/1

7th

3

(7)

23rd May 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Mellys Flyer

9st 3lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Charlie Wallis

towards rear, raced wide when brief headway on turn after 1f, dropped to last 2f out, weakened 1f out

4/1

7th

6

(5)

16th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:22 Lingfield

Mellys Flyer

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Wallis

Winless on turf since July, 2022, and he came in just a fair fifth of eight in 5f Yarmouth handicap last time; more is needed.

10/1

9/2

Form: 5-3352

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won three 5f nurseries for George Boughey last season; ran as well as she ever has when a short-head second at Kempton six weeks ago (6f, AW), after which she was sold for 17,000gns; back up 4lb for her stable debut.
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9th

10

(6)

15th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

14:40 Sandown

Lumacho

9st 2lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Pat Phelan

Three 5f nursery wins for George Boughey last season (Class 6); ran well on her final start for that yard in July (6f, AW) but her stable debut at Epsom four weeks ago was disappointing; dropped 4lb but others look safer.

16/1

5th

5

(2)

18th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

15:00 Epsom

Lumacho

9st 1lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Won three 5f nurseries for George Boughey last season; ran as well as she ever has when a short-head second at Kempton six weeks ago (6f, AW), after which she was sold for 17,000gns; back up 4lb for her stable debut.

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £8.90
Straight Forecast £8.33
Trifecta £15.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Count Otto

SPOTLIGHT:

Muscika

POSTDATA:

Granary Queen

The Star:

Lumacho

NEWMARKET:

Mellys Flyer

The Times:

Granary Queen

Daily Mirror:

Granary Queen

Telegraph:

Count Otto

The Guardian:

Count Otto

Daily Mail:

Count Otto

The Sun:

Count Otto

TOPSPEED:

Muscika

D Express:

Muscika

Daily Record:

Muscika