May 01 / 16.05 Newmarket

16.05

Good

Betfred “Nifty 50” Handicap

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 6 runners
ITV
View Course
Betfred “Nifty 50” Handicap

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 38638-

Last run: 203 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
His losing sequence goes back 22 races to February 2024; however, he's often run well in the interim and he's been given a bit of help from the handicapper ahead of this reappearance; can be in the mix if fully tuned up.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(7)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:05 Newmarket

Billyjoh

8st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

His losing sequence goes back 22 races to February 2024; however, he's often run well in the interim and he's been given a bit of help from the handicapper ahead of this reappearance; can be in the mix if fully tuned up.

10/1

8th

11

(9)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:30 York

Billyjoh

8st 10lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

5yo whose 31 starts have been at 5f-7f and his losing spell goes back to February 2024; however, he's run many big races in the interim, most recently at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) in August when finishing strongly for a share of third, and on that evidence this first crack at 1m is well worth a go.

8/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 3123-3

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Placed on all four handicap starts last year (7f/6f, good to firm/good), on the final occasion keeping on for 1l third here when the drop back to 6f looked against him; returned with solid third at Kempton (7f, AW) in March; major player for trainer who has won two of the last four runnings.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

4

(4)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

14:51 Redcar

Golden Redemption

9st 13lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Geoffrey Harker

Sole success came in a Newbury maiden (6f, good to firm) for Andrew Balding just over a year ago; makes his debut for new yard having changed hands for 32,000gns in July; tackles 1m2f for the first time but there's hope on pedigree.

16/1

8th

10

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Golden Redemption

8st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

He's 3lb out of the handicap and he wasn't quite at his best last time; however, he kicked off his campaign with two good runs in defeat and there remains a suspicion he may yet have a bigger performance in him.

8/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 19066- CD

Last run: 216 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D (good) last May on her second start of last season and followed up at Goodwood (7f, good) later that month; she failed to kick on subsequently but perhaps a break will have helped and she's not discounted on her reappearance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16th

6

(15)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Newbury

Silver Ghost

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Emma Lavelle

Two placed efforts at Newmarket (7f, good to firm/good) in May but disappointing since, including behind The Fingal Raven at Ascot a fortnight ago.

33/1

5th

8

(9)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:40 Ascot

Silver Ghost

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Emma Lavelle

Two placed efforts at Newmarket (7f, good to firm/good) in May but disappointing since, including at Glorious Goodwood last time; needs a revival.

16/1

11/4

Form: 1761-4 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Made it 3-6 when winning a C&D handicap (good to firm) last September, making virtually all; gelded subsequently; reappeared with close fourth of eight in conditions race at Thirsk (7f, good) three weeks ago and could show the benefit of that outing today; this 4yo is firmly in calculations.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(6)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:55 Redcar

Elarak

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Charles Hills

Has progressed into a smart performer this year, placing in two major 7f handicaps, including at Royal Ascot, and Listed races at Newbury (6f) and Newmarket (7f); likely to be on the premises.

9/2

3rd

1

(9)

18th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:07 Newbury

Elarak

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Charles Hills

Very useful performer who scored three times last term; placed in two major 7f handicaps, including at Royal Ascot, and 6f Listed contest at Newmarket this summer; solid claims back up in trip.

9/2

2nd

3

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:19 Newmarket (July)

Elarak

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Charles Hills

Low-mileage 4yo who finished close up in valuable 7f handicaps at Royal Ascot and here (both good to firm) on last two appearances; doesn't have that much to find with the principals on this return to Listed company but has never run in a sprint before.

9/2

Form: 78U6-8 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
He has a modest strike-rate for one of his ability (2-19) and needs everything to drop right; however, he's well treated on last year's best efforts and may have needed his recent reappearance run at Thirsk; not ruled out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

13

(1)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:00 Goodwood

Leadman

8st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Michael Appleby

Not disgraced in major 7f handicap at Ascot on penultimate start but is still seeking a first win above Class 3 and his ceiling is well established; moved out of David O'Meara's yard since last run.

33/1

9th

9

(14)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Leadman

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

All three wins at 7f including at Doncaster (good to firm) in June; has remained in form but he's drawn wide and may not be quite so effective over 1m.

16/1

Form: 09096-

Last run: 176 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Non-runners

Shah, Benacre

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £26.40
Straight Forecast £22.37
Tricast £115.19
Trifecta £92.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Elarak

RP RATINGS:

Golden Redemption

NEWMARKET:

Shah

TOPSPEED:

Golden Redemption

POSTDATA:

Golden Redemption

The Times:

Golden Redemption

The Guardian:

Golden Redemption

Daily Mail:

Golden Redemption

LAMBOURN:

Elarak

D Express:

Elarak

Daily Mirror:

Elarak

The Sun:

Elarak

The Star:

Elarak

Daily Record:

Elarak

Telegraph:

Shah