July 09 / 20.22 Epsom

20.22

Good To Firm

Betfred Nifty 50 Handicap

  • Prize money: £4448.9
  • 1m 0f 113y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Betfred Nifty 50 Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 5-5212 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who was evidently well suited by the step up in trip when winning readily at Bath (1m, good) last month; found one too good when odds-on to follow up there (firm) last week but was clear of the others and remains of strong interest; swaps blinkers for first-time visor.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(7)

27th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:32 Epsom

Swiped

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Won in a first-time visor (retained since) over C&D (good to firm) in July and followed up at Sandown (1m, good); flopped at Ripon (1m, good) last month and needs to bounce back, but he's had a break since and retains potential for his top yard; no surprise if he plays a leading role.

5/1

8th

7

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Ripon

Swiped

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Ralph Beckett

Progressive since fitted with headgear and switched to handicaps, winning three times and second twice from five attempts; had next-time-out scorers behind in second/third when gaining latest win at Sandown (1m, good to firm) 22 days ago and a further 6lb rise seems unlikely to prevent a bold bid from this improving 3yo.

4/1

1st

6

(6)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Sandown

Swiped

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Ralph Beckett

Progressive in blinkers before switched to a visor and winning narrowly at Epsom (1m127yds); he did some hanging but that was probably due to the track; a 6lb rise seems hefty enough but he's trending in the right direction.

7/2

3/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 62-332 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Three good runs this season, the latest a second at Chepstow (1m, good to firm) 12 days ago; competes off same mark and will be a tough nut to crack if first-time cheekpieces have any positive effect.
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8th

6

(8)

9th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Happy Banner

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Broadly consistent on turf this term and soft ground provides an excuse for form-dip last time; 0-13 in handicaps but now returns to the scene of his novice win; this may be the time to catch him.

7/1

7th

6

(7)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:00 Windsor

Happy Banner

9st 5lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Novice winner who has been paying his way in defeat in handicaps; wasn't helped by a dawdling pace last time at Sandown (1m); good or fast ground is fine, but slower would be an unknown.

7/1

4th

3

(4)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Sandown

Happy Banner

9st 7lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Four good runs this season, the latest a close second at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) three weeks ago; went up 3lb for that but the form was boosted when the winner followed up on Friday; ought to be right in the thick of things again.

3/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: -95002 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Returned to form with second in amateur riders' race at Brighton (1m, good to firm) last month and is still on a good mark but has become far too inconsistent to rely upon, and his habit of starting slowly is another worry.
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2nd

9

(9)

28th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:15 Brighton

Darvel

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Ran no race at Salisbury last time in a handicap he had won the previous year; had been in good form prior to that and couldn't dismiss; third in this 12 months ago.

8/1

5th

3

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:27 Salisbury

Darvel

11st 0lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

Won the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 1lb higher mark (for today's rider); solid efforts on last three starts and he's a leading contender.

5/1

4th

2

(4)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

19:01 Chepstow

Darvel

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

3lb higher than when winning this race last year, but is off the same mark as when following up at Salisbury (1m, good to soft) next time; looked unlucky not to go even closer when third of eight at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm) 15 days ago and is respected.

6/1

Form: 58-137

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Came good in first-time blinkers at Bath (1m, firm) in April, after a break, but managed only third in a small field there (1m2f) in May and was soundly beaten on his latest outing; needs to kick on again.
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1st

13

(5)

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Newmarket

Prodigal Son

9st 13lb

J: Mr Henry Main

T: Heather Main

Scored off today's mark on seasonal debut at Bath (1m, firm; first-time blinkers) in April but has not made any further progress and was well held when second in amateur riders' event at Salisbury (1m, good) last month.

16/1

2nd

5

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:27 Salisbury

Prodigal Son

10st 11lb

J: Mr Henry Main

T: Heather Main

The addition of blinkers saw him spring a minor surprise at Bath (1m, firm) in April; not at that level on his last three starts, most recently when ninth behind Marsh Benham at Sandown last month.

16/1

5/1

Form: 2-3441 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
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.
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8th

9

(6)

27th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:32 Epsom

Play Me

8st 11lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Won at Brighton (1m, good) in June and here (7f, good to firm) last month; respectable efforts here on his last two starts (including C&D) but 1lb out of the handicap today and may again be vulnerable.

12/1

3rd

7

(9)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

17:27 Epsom

Play Me

9st 3lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Hold-up performer who gained his second success at this track when getting up late over 7f last month (good to firm); stuck at it for fourth here ten days ago (again 7f; good to soft) and should have this run to suit on his return to 1m; strongly considered.

6/1

4th

6

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:15 Epsom

Play Me

9st 1lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Hold-up performer who has won two of his last four starts including when swooping late over C&D (good to firm) 17 days ago; remains feasibly treated off only 2lb higher and he had a close call on soft ground here last autumn; respected.

5/2

10/1

Form: 4-1626

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Looked as good as ever when winning at Lingfield (1m, AW) on seasonal debut in April and again ran well over that C&D last month; didn't fire when back on turf recently (restless in stalls) but has form at this track and enters calculations.
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6th

5

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

20:22 Epsom

Buy The Dip

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Looked as good as ever when winning at Lingfield (1m, AW) on seasonal debut in April and again ran well over that C&D last month; didn't fire when back on turf recently (restless in stalls) but has form at this track and enters calculations.

10/1

6th

3

(5)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:13 Brighton

Buy The Dip

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Has a consistent record here (32142132224) and has shown enough since returning on the AW in April to suggest he remains in form; should go well.

6/1

2nd

1

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Buy The Dip

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Well suited by switchback tracks and took advantage of a handy mark when winning on his C&D comeback in April; found life tougher off his revised mark in better company here last time but this is more his speed back down 2lb.

5/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 058140 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Gained this season's win at Lingfield (7f, good), where she was allowed to dominate against the favoured nearside rail; also suited but this C&D but ran poorly on Polytrack ten days ago and would appeal more on slower ground.
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7th

4

(2)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

17:27 Epsom

Tronido

9st 7lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Dow

Made all to win this race by 6l on soft ground last year (Oj Lifestyle was third) and gained her sixth success when making virtually all following an awkward start over C&D ten days ago (Oj Lifestyle again third), returning to form following some poor efforts; suited by ease in the ground and she has good claims under a 5lb penalty despite being 2lb wrong.

9/4

1st

6

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:40 Epsom

Tronido

9st 6lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Dow

Ran away with a C&D handicap on soft ground last September; also won by a wide margin at Lingfield (7f, good) in May but she has struggled since; dangerous mark again now but not the only pace influence in this field.

8/1

5th

1

(2)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Tronido

9st 11lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Dow

Made all for an emphatic win on turf here (7f, good) in May but her form has nosedived at Kempton and Epsom in last two starts; now only 4lb higher than for that last success but she needs a major revival back in trip.

10/1

Form: 220-34

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
0-5 on AW; got going too late when never-dangerous fourth from the rear at Lingfield (7f; first-time cheekpieces) last month but that was her first run since January and this longer trip might suit better on her turf debut; blinkers and a tongue-tie are tried this time.
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8

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

20:22 Epsom

Ritaal

9st 2lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

0-5 on AW; got going too late when never-dangerous fourth from the rear at Lingfield (7f; first-time cheekpieces) last month but that was her first run since January and this longer trip might suit better on her turf debut; blinkers and a tongue-tie are tried this time.

12/1

4th

4

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:10 Lingfield (AW)

Ritaal

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Runner-up, beaten around 5l, in two Wolverhampton fillies' maidens (7f/6f) in November when trained by Owen Burrows; sold for 28,000gns the following month but two lesser runs for new yard since; wears first-time cheekpieces and has something to prove now.

14/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £7.00
Straight Forecast £6.16
Tricast £75.28
Trifecta £68.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Swiped

D Express:

Ritaal

The Guardian:

Play Me

RP RATINGS:

Darvel

POSTDATA:

Happy Banner

The Sun:

Ritaal

The Times:

Swiped

Telegraph:

Swiped

Daily Mail:

Swiped

The Star:

Swiped

Daily Record:

Play Me

Daily Mirror:

Darvel