July 02 / 19.23 Epsom

19.23

Good

Betfred Nifty 50 Handicap

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 0m 6f 3y
  • Class 3
  • 5 runners
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Betfred Nifty 50 Handicap

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 457541 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Kicked off the turf season with two wins in a row (7f, good) and back on the scoresheet at Chester (6f, good) on Saturday; carries a 5lb penalty today but Warren Fentiman removes the same amount and he's a solid candidate.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(2)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:38 Beverley

Alzahir

10st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Recorded his sixth victory of the year with a career-best effort in 5.4f handicap at York 16 days ago; he's also a winner in the mud so must enter calculations once more.

5/1

1

(7)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

15:00 York

Alzahir

9st 12lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

He has enjoyed a fine season, winning five handicaps, and he ran another sound race when fourth in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon three weeks ago; this intermediate trip should suit and he's versatile where the going is concerned; likely to run well but might find a few better treated.

10/1

2

(17)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Alzahir

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jennie Candlish

He's enjoyed a fine year and although he's come unstuck on his last two starts, he did too much early at York and then raced up the middle in the Stewards' Cup; earlier Ascot win off just 2lb lower was a fine effort; first visit to Ripon but he has won on the undulations at Epsom; drawn against the rail and a big run would seem likely.

10/1

Form: 1D600-9 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row for Michael O'Callaghan last summer but below par on final few runs for that yard and finished down the field on stable debut at Windsor in May; needs to get back on track.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(7)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

14:42 Fairyhouse

Mehmar

9st 5lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Won twice over this trip for Michael O'Callaghan on turf in 2024, showing a liking for quick ground; placed in AW claimer over the winter but generally regressive; visor replaces cheekpieces here and looks to have something to find.

10/1

8th

1

(3)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Mehmar

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Won twice for Michael O'Callaghan on turf in 2024, showing a liking for quick ground; placed only once (in a claimer) in seven outings at this venue since last October; soundly beaten at Naas ten days ago

10/1

12th

11

(13)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 205y

13:35 Naas

Mehmar

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Won twice for Michael O'Callaghan on turf in 2024, showing a liking for quick ground; no fitness worries but needs to improve on recent AW form and the going is a worry.

10/1

Form: 99-351 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Returned to winning ways under Jack Dace at Goodwood (6f, soft) last month; his form can be in and out but he ran really well over 7f here (good) last July on his sole previous visit, and could go well once more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

10

(2)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

Mister Bluebird

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Heather Main

Went close at Musselburgh (7f, good) last time, showing he retains full ability aged eight; dual winner at Goodwood and may remain competitive; gained last three wins on soft ground.

8/1

2nd

2

(2)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Mister Bluebird

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Heather Main

Well beaten on reappearance at Newcastle (6f, AW) 30 days ago and needs to be an entirely different proposition today; however, he's on a competitive mark on last season's best efforts and his C&D form figures read 123, with all three of those runs coming in cheekpieces (which go back on).

10/1

Form: 11-730 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Two wins (6f, good/good to firm) last season from his three 2yo starts; patchy form this campaign but gelded since a disappointing run at Leicester last time and it will be no surprise if he bounces back with a big effort.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(1)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

17:00 Windsor

Huscal

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charles Hills

Dual 6f winner as a 2yo and good second over 7f a few times last term, shaping as if 1m is worth exploring; possibilities upped to this distance, provided he's back in top form.

8/1

8th

11

(1)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Huscal

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Record of 0-10 in handicaps but he was a good second on three occasions last term; going one better is a possibility, provided first-time tongue-tie proves beneficial with Newmarket reappearance under his belt.

9/1

12th

14

(3)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Huscal

9st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Two wins as a juvenile (6f, good/good to firm); couldn't add to that tally last year but he was gelded in May and went close three times at 7f (good to firm/AW) subsequently; returns on a competitive-looking mark and he's considered.

6/1

Form: 57210

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
2l win on his stable and handicap debut at Bath (5.7f good) last month and subsequent run at York eight days later may have come too soon, when well beaten; retains potential and this 3yo could still have plenty more to offer for his in-form stable.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Far Above Dream

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: James Owen

Justified favouritism (6f, good) on seasonal debut, taking Goodwood record to 3-3 and overall strike-rate to 4-12; a possible danger provided his progress can be sustained away from that track.

8/1

1st

2

(3)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Goodwood

Far Above Dream

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: James Owen

A three-time winner for James Owen in 2025, signing off with a second C&D success in October; has a career-high mark to overcome on his seasonal return but not taken at all lightly.

5/1

5

(8)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Goodwood

Far Above Dream

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: James Owen

3yo who has had an up-and-down campaign and was soundly beaten in the Ayr Silver Cup three weeks ago; however, he's won twice this season (good/heavy), including over C&D earlier last month, and is not ruled out.

6/1

Non-runners

Nazron

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Payout
Exacta £5.00
Straight Forecast £7.79
Trifecta £17.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Alzahir

SPOTLIGHT:

Far Above Dream

LAMBOURN:

Huscal

Daily Mirror:

Nazron

The Star:

Mister Bluebird

NEWMARKET:

Far Above Dream

Telegraph:

Huscal

Daily Record:

Nazron

TOPSPEED:

Alzahir

POSTDATA:

Alzahir

THE NORTH:

Alzahir

The Times:

Alzahir

The Guardian:

Alzahir

Daily Mail:

Alzahir

D Express:

Alzahir

The Sun:

Alzahir