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Good To FirmBetfred “Nifty 50” Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Sprint Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £4448.9
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
12/1
Form: 940-
Last run: 146 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 2 (12) |
3rd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 61y |
10st 0lb |
Back with yard after a spell in Britain; yet to place in eight starts and no real progression on AW over the winter; just second run on turf here. |
20/1 |
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11th 2 (16) |
13th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Bought out of Archie Watson's yard for 2,000gns last July and didn't run too badly on yard debut over C&D in December; faded late over 1m here when last seen; still unexposed so don't rule out; poor draw. |
20/1 |
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6 (3) |
5th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
No improvement for the switch to handicaps when a distant fifth at Haydock two weeks ago; new blinkers and the return to AW the straws to clutch at. |
16/1 |
7/1
Form: 432
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20th 15 (16) |
15th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Consistent record on AW features two wins; far less solid on turf form (finishing positions read 790) and can be opposed in a competitive affair kept to this sphere. |
25/1 |
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11th 5 (7) |
21st Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Doubled his tally on the AW when winning at Chelmsford (7f; first-time visor) in February and he was a close third there next time; however, below best in both starts on turf, including at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) 23 days ago; headgear last five starts but not today. |
14/1 |
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9th 5 (5) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Consistent AW handicapper who ran creditably last time when bidding for a Chelmsford double (7f); can remain competitive provided the form is transferred back to turf (second attempt). |
7/1 |
6/1
Form: 0-2873 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (2) |
22nd May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Just one win from his 13 starts and inconsistent; however, that victory came over 6f at Doncaster last August and he returned to form with a very close third at Windsor (5f, good to firm) recently; might not be far away. |
6/1 |
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4 (2) |
22nd May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Just one win from his 13 starts and inconsistent; however, that victory came over 6f at Doncaster last August and he returned to form with a very close third at Windsor (5f, good to firm) recently; might not be far away. |
6/1 |
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3rd 7 (7) |
5th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Comes with risk having proved inconsistent since Doncaster win (off 2lb higher) last August; however, attractively weighted and Oisin Murphy is a positive booking. |
11/2 |
7/1
Form: 5-6146 D BF
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
149 |
19th Sep 2025 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
7st 11lb
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6 (10) |
10th Jul 2025 Soft 0m 5f 182y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Spreadeagled the field at Redcar (6f, good to firm; 18-1) in April, but turned over on successive days at Ayr (8-13 favourite) and Nottingham (6-5 favourite) the following week; laboured at Haydock (6f) seven weeks ago, so plenty to prove at present. |
14/1 |
|
5 (11) |
22nd May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Easily made all on handicap debut at Redcar (6f, good to firm) on April 21st; disappointing favourite under a penalty on April 28th and 29th and she's now 10lb higher than for her win, but a 23-day break may have helped and if rediscovering the Redcar form she'll have a major shout. |
7/1 |
25/1
Form: 538-8
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (3) |
27th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
0-16 and he failed to beat a rival in 6f Windsor handicap last time after a very slow start; not one to rely on. |
8/1 |
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12th 5 (1) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
0-15, albeit with competitive form off higher marks; easily best show this season was his Chepstow second on penultimate start; tried blinkers latest and now reverts to last season's cheekpieces; his yard won this race last year and a case can be made but others are more compelling. |
9/1 |
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4th 5 (6) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
0-14 but has competitive form off higher marks and was runner-up over 5f here two weeks ago; won't be hindered by returning to 6f and blinkers might give him a lift. |
9/2 |
13/2
Form: -77723
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 8 (14) |
7th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Won four for Richard Hughes (three on turf) at 5.5f-7f; promising start for this yard at Navan in June but never figured when failing to beat a rival back at Navan on latest; needs to bounce back. |
12/1 |
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15th 1 (11) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 180y |
10st 2lb |
Three wins last year, at 5.5f and 7f, final start on firm ground at Bath; encouraging yard debut here last month when close fourth over conventional 5f; slightly longer trip here should suit so considered off same mark. |
8/1 |
11/1
Form: 5-22
Last run: 96 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 13 (8) |
3rd Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Sole win in 22 starts came at Bath in April when she bolted up by 4.5l over 1m on good; finished second off revised mark twice since, including at Nottingham 39 days ago; form has worked out; interesting on stable debut dropped in trip. |
14/1 |
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2nd 6 (3) |
25th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Sole win from 21 starts came at Bath (1m, good) in April; bounced back from a poor effort when runner-up over this C&D last month and shaped as if still in good form at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago, leaving the impression the return to 1m would suit; chance. |
7/2 |
9/1
Form: 676-26
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (5) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Better than ever when winning at Chepstow (7f, soft) in June; he was returning from a ten-week break when finishing behind Aurora Majesty at Southwell 15 days ago; 2-3 at the track and won't mind how slow the ground gets; no surprise to see him go well. |
6/1 |
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8th 14 (13) |
16th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Took strike-rate to 5-16 when winning comfortably at Chepstow (7f, good to soft) ten weeks ago, looking better than ever; 7lb higher in this classier contest but has run well here before and he's not easily knocked. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: -32414
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (8) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
C&D winner last year; won again at Southwell in February (6f) but rather out of sorts since; back on his last winning mark. |
13/2 |
|
7th 5 (6) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Game effort to win over C&D in February off 1lb lower; only run since came at Thirsk 12 days ago when easy to back and dropping right away in the race won by Eldeyaar; racecourse evidence suggests he will be much happier now back on AW. |
7/1 |
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15th 8 (2) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Had the headgear left off when back to winning ways in 6f Southwell handicap 53 days ago; he's yet to show much in a handful of turf runs though, so needs to back it up. |
7/1 |
7/2
Form: -09311 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 (9) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Back on the scoresheet at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) this June; not nearly so good on either start since, admittedly trying 7f on first occasion but others bring more solid claims; 7lb claimer recruited. |
16/1 |
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9th 3 (1) |
30th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Probably failed to stay 7f last time and won a C&D handicap the time before; however, he's got a lot on his plate at these weights. |
25/1 |
|
3rd 7 (1) |
10th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Not a straightforward customer but he got back on the scoresheet with a last-gasp success at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) 12 days ago; has a penalty but he won off a higher mark at Doncaster last spring and he looks worth another try at this trip; dangerous. |
6/1 |
11/1
Form: 47-83
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (5) |
23rd Sep 2025 Heavy 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Good third over 5f at Musselburgh in May but below par over further since, last of five in 6f Redcar handicap latest start; mark is slipping though so could still play a part back at the minimum trip. |
10/1 |
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5th 4 (5) |
23rd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Creditable third (of five) on his handicap debut at Musselburgh in May (5f, good); no progress since but down in the weights and it's too soon to write him off. |
9/1 |
|
5 (11) |
30th Jul 2025 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
0-6 but he didn't shape badly in a couple of handicaps (5f/6f) before failing to beat a rival home when tried over 7f at Redcar (good to firm) 40 days ago; the drop back to 6f should suit. |
9/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £26.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £20.72 |
| Tricast | £122.13 |
| Trifecta | £207.10 |