Epsom Downs Race 5 - Betfred 'Nifty 50' Hcp
HAPPY BANNER (1) ran on creditably after being carried left when second beaten 1.25L over 1600m at Chepstow and has now made the frame on four consecutive starts. Sets the standard. Holds leading claims. PLAY ME (6) overcame a troubled passage to score by 0.5L tackling 1600m at Brighton and is a previous course-and-distance winner. Main danger. SWIPED (7) was beaten 1.75L at Bath eight days ago having scored contesting the same trip previously. First-time visor may help and makes appeal. DARVEL (3) travelled strongly before finishing second beaten 1L at Brighton and races from the same mark. Not discounted.

Jockey: Ashley Lewis
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Chepstow on June 27 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Stardancer carrying 58kg at $2.40. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Salisbury on May 23 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Dovey Moon carrying 56kg at $5.50. Knocking on the door and is one of the main hopes.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 27/06/2026 | 35 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Chepstow | 1609m | Good Firm | Ashley Lewis | 58kg | 1:35.71 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.38 |
| 3/11 | 23/05/2026 | 26 | HCP 4U | $20,420.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | Good | Ashley Lewis | 56kg | 1:43.71 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 27/04/2026 | 172 | HCP 4U | $18,510.00 | Bath | 1609m | Fast | George Downing | 58kg | 1:38.70 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/11/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $21,770.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 1:37.31 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/11 | 14/10/2025 | 13 | HCP APP 3U | $18,450.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 58.5kg | 1:36.21 | 10-11-6 | 10 |
| 3.7L | $9.00 |
| 8/13 | 01/10/2025 | 55 | HCP 3U | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Kieran Shoemark | 61kg | 1:25.95 | 11-9-8 | 9 |
| 6.2L | $4.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/08/2025 | 48 | HCP 3U | $21,220.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Good | Tom Marquand | 57.5kg | 1:29.73 | 2-2-7 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 20/06/2025 | 34 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good Firm | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 2:02.05 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $3.25 |
| 5/10 | 17/05/2025 | 30 | HCP 3 | $63,520.00 | Newbury | 1609m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 56.5kg | 1:36.23 | 2-3-5 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/04/2025 | 127 | HCP 3 | $27,230.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | Ryan Moore | 59kg | 1:37.90 | 9-9-6 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $19.00 |
| 1/11 | 11/12/2024 | 19 | NOV 2 | $18,270.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | 1:26.99 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.88 |

Jockey: Paddy Bradley
Weight: 63kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran second last of 12 at Kempton Park All Weather on June 29 over 1400m, 9 len behind Show Me Gold carrying 64.5kg at $10. The race before that 4th of 8 at Goodwood on June 7 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Rare Change carrying 55kg at $12. Needs to improve on last couple to feature in the finish.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 29/06/2026 | 22 | HCP F 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Paddy Bradley | 64.5kg | 1:28.44 | - | 8 |
| 9.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/06/2026 | 19 | HCP 4U | $28,400.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Soft | Tyler Heard | 55kg | 1:31.69 | - | 9 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/9 | 19/05/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $11,980.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Good | Paddy Bradley | 61kg | 1:25.67 | - | 6 |
| 4.8L | $4.33 |
| 8/10 | 28/04/2026 | 39 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Epsom Downs | 1709m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 52.5kg | 1:45.72 | - | 10 |
| 9.3L | $29.00 |
| 5/6 | 20/03/2026 | 23 | HCP F 4U | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Paddy Bradley | 60.5kg | 1:38.80 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $13.00 |
| 10/12 | 25/02/2026 | 18 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Paddy Bradley | 61kg | 1:40.12 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $21.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/02/2026 | 118 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Tyler Heard | 61kg | 1:26.00 | 6-8-8 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 10/11 | 12/10/2025 | 29 | HCP F 3U | $22,960.00 | Goodwood | 2011m | Good | Paddy Bradley | 58.5kg | 2:06.94 | 1-4-10 | 6 |
| 35.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/09/2025 | 2 | HCP F 3U | $16,610.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | Neutral | Tyler Heard | 61kg | 1:36.02 | 1-2-4 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/9 | 11/09/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $15,680.00 | Epsom Downs | 1712m | Soft | Tyler Heard | 56kg | 1:48.81 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 29/08/2025 | 10 | HCP F 3U | $15,430.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1609m | Soft | Paddy Bradley | 59.5kg | 1:48.37 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Callum Hutchinson
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Brighton on June 21 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Pentonville carrying 70kg at $9.50. The run before that ran last of 13 at Salisbury on June 14 over 1600m, 30 len behind Kamaway carrying 60.5kg at $29. Working up to a win. Will prove hard to beat again.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 21/06/2026 | 7 | APP HCP 3U | $14,910.00 | Brighton | 1609m | Good Firm | Frederick Tett | 70kg | 1:35.53 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $9.50 |
| 13/13 | 14/06/2026 | 18 | HCP 4U | $15,880.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | Good | David Probert | 60.5kg | 1:41.62 | - | 8 |
| 30.0L | $29.00 |
| 10/14 | 27/05/2026 | 28 | APP HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Charlie Tucker | 61kg | 1:39.75 | - | 5 |
| 10.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/04/2026 | 24 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Bath | 1609m | Fast | David Probert | 61kg | 1:38.37 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |
| 9/11 | 05/04/2026 | 159 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Bath | 1609m | Good | David Probert | 61kg | 1:41.60 | - | 1 |
| 11.0L | $19.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/10/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 1609m | Soft | Charles Bishop | 60kg | 1:49.07 | 4-4-7 | 10 |
| 26.5L | $29.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/09/2025 | 31 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Brighton | 1609m | Good Firm | Charles Bishop | 63.5kg | 1:35.16 | 7-6-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 29/08/2025 | 35 | HCP APP 4U | $17,330.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | Good Soft | Frederick Tett | 70.5kg | 1:49.01 | 6-2-1 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 25/07/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Chepstow | 1609m | Good | Charles Bishop | 60.5kg | 1:34.02 | 5-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/07/2025 | 49 | HCP APP 4U | $21,310.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Frederick Tett | 66kg | 1:45.23 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 9/13 | 16/05/2025 | 18 | HCP APP 4U | $20,300.00 | Newbury | 1609m | Good | Alfie Redman | 62.5kg | 1:38.01 | 6-2-9 | 10 |
| 8.3L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 39 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 7 at Nottingham on May 31 over 1700m, 9 len behind Leadenhall with 56kg at $9. The start before that ran second last in a small field at Bath on May 12 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Party Island with 59.5kg at $3.50. Well held last time and looks safely held again.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 31/05/2026 | 19 | HCP 4U | $22,690.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good | Mason Paetel | 56kg | 1:47.09 | - | 1 |
| 9.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/4 | 12/05/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $14,070.00 | Bath | 2011m | Fast | Rossa Ryan | 59.5kg | 2:09.12 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 29/04/2026 | 140 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Bath | 1609m | Fast | Luke Morris | 57kg | 1:38.37 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $23.00 |
| 8/9 | 10/12/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Jack Mitchell | 56.5kg | 1:11.37 | 2-4-8 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/11/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Jason Watson | 60.5kg | 1:27.77 | 1-1-5 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 9/9 | 04/11/2025 | 95 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Kevin Stott | 60kg | 1:47.90 | 5-8-9 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $6.00 |
| 10/12 | 01/08/2025 | 52 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good Soft | Mason Paetel | 59kg | 1:14.90 | 8-12-10 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 10/06/2025 | 25 | OPEN NOV 3U | $16,340.00 | Salisbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Jack Mitchell | 59kg | 1:28.62 | 3-2-4 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 16/05/2025 | 140 | OPEN NOV 3 | $22,140.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good | Jack Mitchell | 59kg | 1:23.13 | 1-2-5 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $67.00 |
| 7/12 | 27/12/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Trevor Whelan | 60.5kg | 1:28.98 | 8-6-7 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Luke Catton
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran second last of 7 at Brighton on June 30 over 1600m, 9 len behind Antiquity carrying 60kg at $7. Before that 2nd of 11 at Lingfield All Weather on June 1 over 1600m, nose behind Volto Di Medusa carrying 60kg at $4.30. Certainly worth another chance.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 30/06/2026 | 29 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Brighton | 1609m | Good Firm | Pat Cosgrave | 60kg | 1:35.87 | - | 5 |
| 9.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/11 | 01/06/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Luke Catton | 60kg | 1:38.05 | 2-2-3-4-4-3-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.33 |
| 6/9 | 12/05/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Pat Cosgrave | 55.5kg | 1:36.93 | - | 5 |
| 10.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/12 | 30/04/2026 | 196 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Luke Catton | 57.5kg | 1:37.61 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/12 | 16/10/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Brighton | 1609m | Good Firm | Joe Leavy | 58.5kg | 1:33.72 | 5-4-4 | 11 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 10/12 | 25/09/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $18,450.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | Pat Cosgrave | 57.5kg | 1:38.97 | 5-3-10 | 11 |
| 10.6L | $51.00 |
| 9/9 | 11/09/2025 | 56 | HCP 4U | $15,680.00 | Epsom Downs | 1712m | Soft | Donagh Murphy | 52.5kg | 1:48.81 | 9-8-9 | 3 |
| 16.8L | $17.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/07/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $15,680.00 | Epsom Downs | 1712m | Good Firm | Pat Cosgrave | 62.5kg | 1:46.20 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $7.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/07/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $15,680.00 | Epsom Downs | 1712m | Good | Luke Catton | 59kg | 1:46.96 | 10-10-9 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/6 | 01/07/2025 | 10 | HCP 4U | $16,460.00 | Brighton | 1609m | Good Firm | Luke Catton | 56.5kg | 1:37.12 | 4-5-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/6 | 21/06/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $12,180.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Good Firm | Luke Catton | 60.5kg | 1:23.20 | 5-5-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.38 |

Jockey: Donagh Murphy
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start won by 0.5 len at Brighton June 9 over 1600m defeating Rogue Dynasty carrying 54.5kg at $7.50. Before that 4th of 11 at Lingfield All Weather on June 1 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Volto Di Medusa with 56.5kg at $6.50. Capable enough on his day and is one of the major players.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 09/06/2026 | 8 | HCP 4U | $11,980.00 | Brighton | 1609m | Good | Donagh Murphy | 54.5kg | 1:36.14 | 9-8-1 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/11 | 01/06/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Donagh Murphy | 56.5kg | 1:38.05 | 4-7-7-8-8-8-7-4 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 19/05/2026 | 19 | HCP 4U | $11,980.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Good | Donagh Murphy | 57.5kg | 1:25.67 | - | 7 |
| 7.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/12 | 30/04/2026 | 181 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Donagh Murphy | 57kg | 1:37.61 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/11 | 31/10/2025 | 32 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | Donagh Murphy | 52.5kg | 1:40.51 | 3-6-2 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/09/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Brighton | 1609m | Good Firm | Donagh Murphy | 52.5kg | 1:35.16 | 6-7-4 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/09/2025 | 17 | HCP 3 | $15,680.00 | Epsom Downs | 1712m | Soft | Donagh Murphy | 51.5kg | 1:50.05 | 5-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 25/08/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $15,430.00 | Epsom Downs | 1709m | Good | Donagh Murphy | 51.5kg | 1:45.90 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/08/2025 | 13 | HCP 3 | $15,680.00 | Epsom Downs | 1712m | Good | Donagh Murphy | 55.5kg | 1:46.24 | 3-5-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 02/08/2025 | 16 | HCP APP 3U | $11,980.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Good | Donagh Murphy | 56kg | 1:23.53 | 2-5-6 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 17/07/2025 | 16 | HCP 3 | $11,990.00 | Epsom Downs | 1411m | Good Firm | Donagh Murphy | 59kg | 1:23.36 | 7-7-3 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Rhys Clutterbuck
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Bath on July 1 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Nakaaha with 59kg at $1.80. Before that favourite; won by 2.25 len at Bath June 13 over 1600m defeating India Gold carrying 61kg at $2.90. Key chance expected to feature.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 01/07/2026 | 18 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Bath | 1609m | Fast | Edward Greatrex | 59kg | 1:39.34 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |
| 1/14 | 13/06/2026 | 21 | HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Bath | 1609m | Good | Rhys Clutterbuck | 61kg | 1:41.61 | - | 11 |
| 2.3L | $2.88 |
| 2/14 | 23/05/2026 | 16 | HCP 3 | $15,880.00 | Salisbury | 1408m | Good | Jack Doughty | 56.5kg | 1:29.06 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/5 | 07/05/2026 | 270 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 60kg | 1:11.52 | - | 1 |
| 14.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 10/08/2025 | 48 | NOV 2 | $16,340.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | 1:23.52 | 2-6-5 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $3.75 |
| 5/8 | 23/06/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 2 | $12,550.00 | Windsor | 1218m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:11.89 | 2-2-5 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $1.83 |

Jockey: Jack Doughty
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Lingfield All Weather on June 4 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Polka Blue carrying 60kg at $29. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Wolverhampton on November 25 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Angel Love carrying 58kg at $9.50. Might struggle again.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 04/06/2026 | 141 | HCP F 3U | $15,430.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Lewis Edmunds | 60kg | 1:24.50 | - | 9 |
| 3.3L | $29.00 |
| 3/4 | 14/01/2026 | 26 | HCP 3 | $21,100.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Lewis Edmunds | 57.5kg | 1:41.08 | 3-4-3 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $23.00 |
| 10/14 | 19/12/2025 | 24 | NOV F 2 | $11,430.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Lewis Edmunds | 58kg | 1:29.87 | 8-10-10 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 25/11/2025 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $11,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 58kg | 1:13.30 | 6-5-2 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/4 | 04/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $13,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 58kg | 1:28.06 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $4.50 |