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

12th

7

(9)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Naas

Mehmar

9st 8lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Was in the form of his life around this time two seasons ago with back-to-back 6f wins for Michael O'Callaghan; signs of a revival when seventh of 21 at Naas last month; another reasonably encouraging run when fourth at Leopardstown last week.

10/1

4th

12

(15)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

Mehmar

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Was in the form of his life around this time two seasons ago with back-to-back 6f wins for Michael O'Callaghan; signs of a revival when seventh of 21 at Naas last month; needs to provide further reassurance to become a betting proposition.

10/1

7th

6

(11)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Mehmar

9st 10lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Generally regressive in the last while and was poor in a Fairyhouse claimer last time in a first-time visor; others make more appeal.

28/1

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

11th

1

(10)

23rd Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Mister Bluebird

10st 2lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Heather Main

8yo who hasn't been at his best on his last three starts, most recently 8l third of seven over C&D (soft; has won on such ground over C&D); however, he has a solid record at Goodwood and is 3lb lower than when runner-up here (7f, good) in May; not ruled out.

16/1

3rd

1

(4)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Mister Bluebird

9st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Heather Main

Two-time course winner, including this trip on soft, and he is on a manageable mark; his form has dipped on his last two starts and he may need slower ground at this trip.

12/1

7th

9

(7)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Sandown

Mister Bluebird

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Heather Main

Best with positive tactics, as when leading until well inside final 1f at Goodwood in May; only tenth at Epsom on Oaks day but that was a warm race and he's had a break since; goes well on soft ground; possibilities.

14/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(5)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Newmarket

Huscal

8st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charles Hills

In good form on fast ground in July prior to winning at Lingfield (7f, AW), and he followed up at Sandown (7f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; into a tougher race today but this 4yo is clearly on the up and is one to consider for last year's winning yard.

7/2

1st

3

(1)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:22 Sandown

Huscal

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charles Hills

Gained reward for several creditable efforts when making all over this trip at Lingfield (Polytrack) three weeks ago; this is tougher off 4lb higher, but he still looks on a workable mark and his first two wins were on turf; respected.

11/4

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(9)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Far Above Dream

9st 12lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: James Owen

Progressive for James Owen last year and he has hit new heights in 2026, winning at Goodwood and Newbury (both 6f on good ground) in May and running big races in major handicaps over C&D (Wokingham), Goodwood (Stewards' Cup) and York since; not so good in the Ayr Gold Cup last time but he's not the type to stay down for long.

8/1

11th

13

(14)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Far Above Dream

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: James Owen

Progressive for James Owen last year and he has hit new heights in 2026, winning at Goodwood and Newbury (both 6f on good ground) in May and running big races in major handicaps at Ascot, Goodwood and York since; only beaten a nose at the Ebor meeting and that race is already working out extremely well; 3lb well in so his claims are obvious.

13/2

2nd

5

(12)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Far Above Dream

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: James Owen

The winner of five of his 12 starts (5.7f-6f) since joining James Owen last summer; fourth and sixth in major handicaps on last two starts and it would seem highly likely that he will give his running once again; appears to handle any ground.

9/1

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