April 22 / 16.25 Epsom

16.25

Good

Betfred Nifty 50 Handicap

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 1m 0f 113y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Betfred Nifty 50 Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 132-

Last run: 208 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Solid 2yo campaign (on soft/good to soft) comprised a debut win and two placed efforts, runner-up in Newmarket handicap (1m) latest; still open to further progress and warrants respect.
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5th

1

(1)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Ayr

Celeborn

10st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Lightly raced 4yo who didn't have things go entirely smoothly last time when beaten favourite in his attempt to take Epsom record to 2-2; may still have more to offer and remains of interest.

4/1

14th

12

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Celeborn

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Won on good to soft as a juvenile and reappeared with good-ground C&D success at last year's Spring meeting; that was his only start in 2025 and he made a respectable comeback despite hanging when fifth of 11 at Newbury (1m2f) three weeks ago; drops back down in trip with cheekpieces added and his best days are almost certainly ahead of him; player.

9/2

11/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 423-1 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to 1m handicap win at Southwell (beat a subsequent scorer) on reappearance, taking his form figures (all on AW) to 4231; likely player provided he transfers the solidity to turf.
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4th

4

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

19:43 Kempton (AW)

Bulletin

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Extraordinarily consistent sort who is yet to finish out of the frame in 16 starts; Master Vintner and two others proved too strong for him late on over C&D two starts back but that rival is 3lb worse off at today's weights, so they are very closely matched.

4/1

3rd

15

(15)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 2

17:20 Epsom

Bulletin

8st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jonathan Portman

Extraordinarily consistent sort who is yet to finish out of the frame in 15 starts and his profile isn't short of improvement either; stays this trip, acts on good to soft (unraced on soft) and he also ran well on his only visit here; very likeable and should go well again.

11/1

4th

8

(14)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Bulletin

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Yet to finish out of the frame and his last win was achieved here; stall 14 might not be terminal over this trip but the handicapper may now have his measure.

11/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 53-2

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced colt whose form figures (532) reflect his steady progress, beaten only a whisker at Southwell (1m, AW) most recently; clear possibilities, provided the improvement is sustained.
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3

(9)

22nd Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:25 Epsom

Your Lordship

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Marco Botti

Thrice-raced colt whose form figures (532) reflect his steady progress, beaten only a whisker at Southwell (1m, AW) most recently; clear possibilities, provided the improvement is sustained.

4/1

3rd

3

(9)

22nd Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:25 Epsom

Your Lordship

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Marco Botti

Thrice-raced colt whose form figures (532) reflect his steady progress, beaten only a whisker at Southwell (1m, AW) most recently; clear possibilities, provided the improvement is sustained.

4/1

2nd

9

(5)

15th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Your Lordship

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Marco Botti

Promise in both runs last autumn, improving on his debut effort (7f, good to firm) when third of nine at Kempton one month later (1m, AW); the pair to beat him haven't tested the form yet but those in behind have fared quite well and he remains capable of better; bred to stay middle distances.

7/1

Form: 4243-5

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Consistent in defeat on turf last term and was hindered by coming from a difficult position on Tapeta at Southwell (behind Bulletin) on reappearance; solid claims returned to this sphere.
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1

(6)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Best Adventure

9st 12lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Andrew Balding

Dual winner over 1m2f on turf (good/good to firm) this year and just 1lb higher than for the latest; shaped quite well in both previous goes on the AW; shortlisted back down in grade.

6/1

3

(6)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 2

16:35 Nottingham

Best Adventure

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

1m2f turf wins this May and June, the latter when tongue tied first time (kept since); ran respectably at 1m4f on last two starts (three places behind Crowd Quake at Doncaster on latest) but return to 1m2f may suit.

11/2

5th

11

(8)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Best Adventure

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

1m2f turf winner this May and June, the latter when tongue tied first time (kept since); creditable third of six when trying 1m4f on Lingfield AW on latest outing, but a previous attempt at 1m4f on turf was not so good; unraced on softer than good; others look a bit more solid.

7/1

5th
10 (1)
Soy Loco

16/1

Form: 5326

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability, having been placed in two of his four AW runs; represents an Epsom trainer and looks interesting switched to this venue for turf/handicap debut, with improvement possible.
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10th

8

(7)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Lingfield (AW)

Soy Loco

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Placed in maidens at Kempton (1m) and Chelmsford (1m2f) in February/March but hasn't fared so well since, including in two handicaps; been gelded and mark continues to fall but he needs to raise his game at this new trip.

14/1

5th

8

(2)

8th May 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Soy Loco

9st 1lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Placed in maidens at Kempton (1m) and over C&D in February/March but hasn't fared so well since, including on handicap debut at Epsom (8.5f, good) last month; dropped another 2lb but he needs to raise his game back up in trip.

12/1

16/1

Form: 904-

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Made the frame at Kempton (1m, AW) in final 2yo start and could take another step forward now qualified for a mark; her yard's most recent handicap newcomer was successful (SP 100-30).
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7th

9

(5)

11th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Connie Moon

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Denis Coakley

Eight-race maiden; not beaten far despite finishing only sixth at Lingfield last month (1m4f, visored first time); Rossa Ryan booked and she continues to edge down the weights.

9/1

8

(5)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

18:05 Goodwood

Connie Moon

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Denis Coakley

Came home nicely over 1m on her handicap debut and her latest effort over this trip (useful dam stayed 1m2f) looks best ignored, with her held up in a messy affair; retains some potential in first-time headgear.

10/1

5th

7

(4)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

19:50 Salisbury

Connie Moon

9st 4lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Denis Coakley

Has shown much more in her last two starts, as when an eyecatching sixth of 13 on her reappearance/handicap debut at Epsom (8.5f, good) last month; bred to stay well so one to consider.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6625-

Last run: 192 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Best 2yo effort when close second at Haydock (1m, soft) on penultimate start; gelded over the winter; bred to do better still, being the first foal of a useful performer for his connections.
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9th

4

(1)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

18:57 Epsom

Sir William

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Very inconsistent in four starts for this yard this term and his good second at Windsor (11.5f, good) in May was flanked by a pair of 1m2f howlers; mark fine if he's on a going day but sole appearance here (well beaten when favourite last April) raises a further doubt.

16/1

5th

5

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

13:45 Beverley

Sir William

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Won at Windsor (1m2f, good) for William Haggas last August; struggled on first two runs for new yard but returned to form when second of seven back at Windsor (11.5f, good) 12 days ago; first-time cheekpieces go on now.

3/1

2nd

7

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Sir William

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Won here (1m2f, good) for William Haggas last August but that was off 4lb lower and he's struggled in two runs for new yard this season; has plenty to prove and overall record is now 1-15.

14/1

20/1

Form: 42157-

Last run: 191 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Progressive in maidens, winning at Chepstow (7f) the final time, but has regressed in two handicaps; gelded since latest and that could help turn things around.
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9th

5

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:48 Uttoxeter

Louie The Legend

11st 3lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Dylan Cunha

Dual Flat winner whose best hurdling effort came with the switch to handicaps when third at Southwell (2m, good) in May, but he failed to match that form when well backed at Warwick nine days later; latest Flat run is best overlooked and he has claims if reproducing the Southwell effort.

8/1

9th

2

(8)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:50 Chepstow

Louie The Legend

11st 0lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Dylan Cunha

Well below market expectations over hurdles last time (potential stamina issues but has never been the most consistent) and returns to the Flat on a handy mark; course winner as a 2yo (good to soft) and he's considered under Fletcher Yarham.

6/1

6th

3

20th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Louie The Legend

11st 4lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Dylan Cunha

Dual Flat winner; ran his best race in this sphere when third of ten finishers at Southwell (2m, good) nine days ago on his handicap debut; has scope to improve further and should run well.

4/1

Form: 774-

Last run: 179 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Made the frame at Newbury (6.5f, heavy; gelded since) in final 2yo start and may well build on that effort as he's related to a few winners for his owners; upped in trip for handicap debut.
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12

(11)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Ascot

Excellent Echo

8st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Got up on the line in apprentice race at Chepstow (soft) on Tuesday to complete a 7f double; back up in grade but escapes a penalty; fighting chance off the same mark.

7/1

3

(4)

2nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

14:00 Chepstow

Excellent Echo

9st 12lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Progressive 3yo who got off the mark in a blanket finish at Leicester (7f, good) in July; 1lb higher and may have more improvement in him with that win under his belt.

3/1

10th
12 (4)
Play Me

20/1

Form: 307-7 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Disappointing favourite at Nottingham (1m) this month on handicap/stable debut but is evidently thought capable of better still and can't be written off; one of two runners for his Epsom trainer.
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5th

6

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

20:22 Epsom

Play Me

9st 7lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Consistent 4yo who won over C&D (good) last summer and came from off the pace to double his tally at Brighton (1m, good) last month; probably doesn't have much margin for error off new mark but ought to be on the premises.

5/1

1st

10

(12)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

19:21 Brighton

Play Me

9st 1lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Still 5lb higher than for his sole success, at Epsom (8.5f, good) last August, but has made the frame in all eight outings since; that reliability counts for plenty in this field.

8/1

4th

5

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Play Me

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Epsom winner last August for regular partner Donagh Murphy off a 5lb lower mark; fair comeback over C&D behind Buy The Dip in April (6lb better off today) but didn't build on that back on turf a fortnight ago.

6/1

20/1

Form: 44718-

Last run: 206 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Possibly unsuited by soft surface in final 2yo outing and is better judged on her Newbury success (7f, good to firm; handicap debut) the time before; may do better still when the ground is right.
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2nd

1

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

21:00 Hamilton

Geo

10st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Ayr (1m, good to firm) in May and she's twice gone close here since, over C&D and at 1m3f; features prominently in calculations.

11/4

2nd

1

(1)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Geo

10st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Ayr (1m, good to firm) last month before respectable sixth at Thirsk (1m, good) and close second here (8.3f, good); comfortably held in fourth over 1m at Carlisle yesterday; takes a sizeable step up in trip but her trainer's horses are frequently versatile in terms of distance; might be a player if she stays.

7/2

4th

10

(8)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

15:30 Carlisle

Geo

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jim Goldie

Returned to form when 12-1 and prevailing by a nose at Ayr (1m, good to firm) last month; beaten just a neck off this mark at Hamilton last Wednesday and she's likely to play a part again with Tom Marquand taking the reins; due to go up 2lb.

13/2

12th
13 (2)
Turpin

20/1

Form: 90-4

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Ran encouragingly at Kempton (7f, AW) on seasonal debut and is bred to do better still, being out of a six-time winner (6f-7.6f) for his connections; not certain to stay this extended 1m, however.
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5th

6

(8)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Turpin

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Ten-race maiden who has yet to be placed and he was tailed off in an Epsom handicap (1m2f, good) 12 days ago; visor is now added and he needs a major revival back in trip.

16/1

9th

9

(6)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:20 Epsom

Turpin

8st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Jim Boyle

Patchy form across nine starts although latest fifth of 13 at Brighton (1m2f, good) was one of his better efforts; didn't seem to handle the track on his sole visit here, however.

16/1

5th

6

(11)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

19:51 Brighton

Turpin

9st 7lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Unplaced in all eight starts over 7f-8.5f, his best efforts coming on the AW; nothing in his pedigree to suggest that stepping up in trip will prove the answer.

16/1

Form: 64244-

Last run: 179 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden who has a fair level of ability but hasn't improved since handicapping; chance of winning depends on how well he responds to a physical tweak (gelded over the winter).
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1st

4

(1)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Mayday Malone

9st 10lb

J: Jay Mackay

T: Michael Bell

Progressive 3yo who landed a good prize for Jay Mackay over C&D (good) in June and was also on target at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month; makes obvious appeal from the inside stall.

7/4

4

(2)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:10 Doncaster

Mayday Malone

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Bell

Progressive gelding who has form figures of 2212 this summer and that latest second was a close call from a tough draw at Chester (7.6f, good); usually races prominently and he's a big player off only 1lb higher on this drop back in trip.

9/4

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £35.00
Straight Forecast £27.87
Tricast £122.86
Trifecta £112.80

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Celeborn

LAMBOURN:

Bulletin

SPOTLIGHT:

Your Lordship

RP RATINGS:

Sir William

TOPSPEED:

Best Adventure

Telegraph:

Bulletin

The Guardian:

Bulletin

Daily Mail:

Bulletin

POSTDATA:

Your Lordship

Daily Mirror:

Your Lordship

The Star:

Your Lordship

The Times:

Celeborn

D Express:

Celeborn

The Sun:

Celeborn

Daily Record:

Celeborn