October 01 / 17.10 Epsom

17.10

Good

Betfred Nifty 50 Handicap

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 1m 0f 113y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Betfred Nifty 50 Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 12-150

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Reappearance win took his AW form figures (6f/7f) to 121; two underwhelming efforts on turf (1m) since; still has something to prove in this sphere and first-time headgear needs to make a difference.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(6)

1st Oct 2023

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

17:10 Epsom

Ottoman Prince

9st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Reappearance win took his AW form figures (6f/7f) to 121; two underwhelming efforts on turf (1m) since; still has something to prove in this sphere and first-time headgear needs to make a difference.

9/1

12th

5

(17)

3rd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Goodwood

Ottoman Prince

9st 6lb

J: Thore Hammer Hansen

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Two AW wins (7f/6f) from first three starts and remains very lightly raced, but he was a 6l fifth of eight on last month's handicap and turf debut at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) and needs to leave that form behind.

25/1

5th

7

(8)

3rd Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:25 Pontefract

Ottoman Prince

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Lightly-raced 3yo; has won two of his three starts, all on the AW, last time making hard work of landing odds of 2-11 in a 6f Wolverhampton novice (first run after being gelded, third has since won handicaps off 50 and 55); not obviously well treated on handicap/turf debut but step up to 1m should suit and stable in fine form.

9/2

Form: 951248

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Record is 1-10, the win gained at Newbury (1m, good) in June; came up short in Racing League event most recently; has the ability to go well off this mark, provided she takes to first-time headgear.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(5)

1st Oct 2023

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

17:10 Epsom

Chealamy

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Ferguson

Record is 1-10, the win gained at Newbury (1m, good) in June; came up short in Racing League event most recently; has the ability to go well off this mark, provided she takes to first-time headgear.

8/1

8th

2

(10)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

18:30 Windsor

Chealamy

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: James Ferguson

towards rear

10/1

16/1

Form: 52-494

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Recorded a 125-1 win at Newbury (7f) on second 2yo start but has been largely nowhere near that form since and effectively lacks solidity; chance depends on how well he responds to first-time tongue-tie.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:20 Brighton

Oj Lifestyle

9st 6lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Three wins here (1m, good to firm), most recently in October, immediately raise interest and he stuck at it when third over 1m2f on his final start of last term; quiet reappearance in February probably best ignored and he's worth another go at this trip (tried once two years ago); respected.

100/30

8th

10

(4)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Oj Lifestyle

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Four-time turf winner including three at Brighton; placed in both starts on Polytrack (7f/1m2f) and the biggest question is how ready he will be after 79 days off.

14/1

2

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Oj Lifestyle

9st 12lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Two C&D wins in 2024, the second off current mark; behind two of today's rivals here most recently but good chance if back to best.

13/2

Form: 0-2332

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Ran well behind a smart rival at Yarmouth (1m, good) on seasonal debut; has not progressed since (beaten favourite on two occasions) and is in danger of becoming a frustrating/disappointing sort; however, addition of blinkers may do the trick on handicap debut; not written off.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(1)

1st Oct 2023

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

17:10 Epsom

Fly Zone

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Ran well behind a smart rival at Yarmouth (1m, good) on seasonal debut; has not progressed since (beaten favourite on two occasions) and is in danger of becoming a frustrating/disappointing sort; however, addition of blinkers may do the trick on handicap debut; not written off.

11/4

2nd

5

(6)

9th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fly Zone

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Sir Michael Stoute

held up in midfield, headway on outer over 2f out, ridden and hung left from over 1f out, kept on and went second inside final 110yds

9/4

3rd

2

(2)

21st Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

14:40 Brighton

Fly Zone

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Struggled in sole 2yo run but he showed plenty of promise with his second at Yarmouth (1m, good) and third at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in May; that latest form has been boosted by the first two since and he still has untapped potential; respected.

5/4

Form: 312502 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Similar type to Overnight Oats, having gone down by only half a length in C&D contest (good) on latest outing; raced mainly in Class 5 and now goes back up in grade but having Epsom form is a major plus; likely to perform well again; one for the shortlist.
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5th

7

(4)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:17 Lingfield (AW)

Hi Clare

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Has gained both wins (AW/turf) at about 1m but recent effort suggest she's ready for a crack at 1m2f; drops back in grade off a workable mark and has a fighting chance on best form.

16/1

8th

9

(5)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hi Clare

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

dwelt start

7/1

5th

7

(2)

1st Oct 2023

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

17:10 Epsom

Hi Clare

8st 12lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Similar type to Overnight Oats, having gone down by only half a length in C&D contest (good) on latest outing; raced mainly in Class 5 and now goes back up in grade but having Epsom form is a major plus; likely to perform well again; one for the shortlist.

5/1

Form: 311282

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Largely in good form since wearing a hood, including two 7f wins in July; close second to Shot Of Love over C&D (good to firm) most recently; holds solid claims off only 1lb higher in the retained headgear.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(3)

17th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ripon

Overnight Oats

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

prominent, pressed leader after 1f, disputed lead over 4f out, ridden when led over 2f out, reduced lead towards finish, kept on

11/2

1st

7

(3)

17th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ripon

Overnight Oats

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

prominent, pressed leader after 1f, disputed lead over 4f out, ridden when led over 2f out, reduced lead towards finish, kept on

11/2

11th

9

(7)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:55 Southwell (AW)

Overnight Oats

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Nosed ahead in the final strides to beat Down To The Kid in C&D event three weeks ago, taking record at Southwell to 3-5 and strike-rate under Hector Crouch to 5-8; with those stats he's one for the shortlist.

13/2

10/1

Form: 4-1939

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Spring scorer at Redcar (1m, soft) on final start for the Gosden yard; not totally solid judged on his form for new stable but penultimate effort looked encouraging; tough task in higher grade last time.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(11)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Carlisle

Freedom Day

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Paul Robson

Sole success came in Redcar novice in April 2023 when trained by the Gosdens; unsuccessful in five starts over hurdles this year for current yard and three modest efforts on the Flat since; on a career-low mark but hard to fancy.

25/1

9

(5)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 5

16:55 Ripon

Freedom Day

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Paul Robson

Something to prove regarding current form but he's tackled 7f/1m1f the last twice and is now 7lb lower than when a creditable fourth over 1m4f at Southwell (AW) last August; not written off now back up in trip.

33/1

8th

9

(5)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 5

16:55 Ripon

Freedom Day

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Paul Robson

Something to prove regarding current form but he's tackled 7f/1m1f the last twice and is now 7lb lower than when a creditable fourth over 1m4f at Southwell (AW) last August; not written off now back up in trip.

33/1

Form: 127931 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Back in good form with hood added the last twice; made all to beat Overnight Oats by half a length over C&D (good to firm) on latest occasion; now upped in class but receives weight all round; doesn't need to lead; respected on the back of a course success.
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Verdict Starting price

4

(4)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Shot Of Love

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Michael Attwater

Front-runner who is not as good as he was but ran okay to be beaten 2l over 1m in a classified race last time; expect a very positive ride back at 7f.

10/1

4

(2)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

20:12 Brighton

Shot Of Love

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Michael Attwater

Front-runner who's regressed sharply and again pulled hard when well fancied on his first crack at 0-50 classified company last time; needs to settle better back up from 7f.

8/1

6

(9)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Shot Of Love

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Michael Attwater

Often front-runs; on the downgrade for current stable but that enables him to run at this level for the first time; needs a revival though.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £44.88
Tricast £597.09

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fly Zone

TOPSPEED:

Hi Clare

The Sun:

Shot Of Love

LAMBOURN:

Overnight Oats

NEWMARKET:

Ottoman Prince

D Express:

Freedom Day

RP RATINGS:

Fly Zone

Telegraph:

Fly Zone

Daily Record:

Fly Zone

The Star:

Shot Of Love

The Times:

Overnight Oats

POSTDATA:

Hi Clare

Daily Mirror:

Hi Clare