Newmarket Race 5 - Betfred 'Nifty 50' Handicap
ELARAK (1) appeals as the leading chance, having won twice at Newmarket over this trip and resuming with a solid 4th at Thirsk last start, beaten 1.5L in Class 3. GOLDEN REDEMPTION (7) is consistent, placing at his past four including a last-start 3rd at Kempton over 1408m. BILLYJOH (3) has placed twice from his last four, including a 3rd at Goodwood over this distance. SILVER GHOST (2) resumes and was 6th behind Elarak at Newmarket last start, but did win over this trip at Goodwood last season. LEADMAN (6) drops sharply in weight but needs to improve on recent efforts. Elarak (1) holds the strongest recent form at the track and distance.

Jockey: Tom Marquand
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 8 at Thirsk over 1408m on 10 Apr, beaten 1.5L with 61kg at $7.50 behind Myal. Won two starts back at Newmarket over this trip by 2.5L, defeating Zoulu Chief at $19. Has a strong record at this track and distance. In with a chance if he runs to his best.
Last Starts 21 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 | 10/04/2026 | - | CL3 | $15,738.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | GOOD | Jason Watson | 61kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/13 | 27/09/2025 | - | CL2 | $44,266.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 60kg | - | 2-2-3-2-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/08/2025 | - | CL2 | $24,592.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Jim Crowley | 61.5kg | - | 8-5-4-2-2-1-1-6 | 6 |
| 4.35L | $4.50 |
| 7/7 | 10/07/2025 | - | Listed | $54,103.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Jim Crowley | 59.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 21/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Pat Dobbs | 62kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-2-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/8 | 29/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,082.00 | Lingfield | 1531m | GOOD | David Probert | 59kg | - | 4-3-2-1-1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.75L | $3.25 |
| 6/12 | 05/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Harry Davies | 60.5kg | - | 12-11-11-11-9-7-6 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $21.00 |

Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 216 days. Last start 6th of 13 at Newmarket over 1408m on 27 Sep, beaten 3.8L with 58.5kg at $15. Won at Goodwood over this trip five runs back. Has a solid record at this track and distance. Can feature with a forward showing fresh.
Last Starts 216 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 27/09/2025 | - | CL2 | $44,266.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | David Egan | 58.5kg | - | 5-6-6-5-5-4-6 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/18 | 21/08/2025 | - | Heritage Handicap | $98,370.00 | York | 1408m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 62.5kg | - | 13-12-12-11-9-5-6 | 6 |
| 4.35L | $15.00 |
| 10/13 | 30/07/2025 | - | Fillies' & Mares' Group 3 | $98,370.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 57kg | - | 6-6-6-6-7-9-10 | 2 |
| 5.55L | $17.00 |
| 9/25 | 20/06/2025 | - | Fillies' Handicap | $108,207.00 | Ascot | 1609m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 58.5kg | - | 21-21-22-22-24-19-9-9 | 20 |
| 6.6L | $7.00 |
| 1/14 | 24/05/2025 | - | CL2 | $98,370.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | GOOD | Marco Ghiani | 53.5kg | - | 11-12-12-12-7-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/11 | 03/05/2025 | - | CL4 | $29,511.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 59.5kg | - | 10-10-10-9-3-1-1 | 10 |
| 2L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/04/2025 | - | CL2 | $31,970.00 | Newbury | 1408m | GOOD | Cieren Fallon | 57kg | - | 6-6-5-6-7-6-6 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/15 | 12/09/2024 | - | CL2 | $54,104.00 | Doncaster | 1308m | GOOD | Charles Bishop | 58kg | - | 10-9-8-10-7-6 | 9 |
| 4L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/08/2024 | - | CL3 | $14,756.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | David Probert | 58.5kg | - | 6-5-7-7-4-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.75L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 20/07/2024 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Rhys Clutterbuck | 58kg | - | 5-5-4-3-1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 27/06/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Newmarket | 1207m | GOOD | Owen Lewis | 55kg | - | 7-8-7-5-3-3 | 9 |
| 6L | $41.00 |
| 10/13 | 14/06/2024 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | GOOD | Owen Lewis | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| 9L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Harry Davies
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed twice over 1408m last season, including a 3rd at Goodwood two runs back behind Darkness at $12. Last start finished 8th of 17 at York over 1583m, beaten 6.7L by Ice Max at $13. Drops 175m in trip and returns after a 203-day break. Can feature fresh if ready.
Last Starts 203 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/17 | 10/10/2025 | - | CL2 | $49,185.00 | York | 1583m | GOOD | Alistair Rawlinson | 55.5kg | - | 14-14-14-13-14-14-12-8 | 9 |
| 6.7L | $13.00 |
| 3/12 | 23/08/2025 | - | CL2 | $98,370.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | GOOD | Alistair Rawlinson | 57.5kg | - | 11-11-11-11-11-9-4 | 10 |
| 2.25L | $12.00 |
| 6/20 | 30/07/2025 | - | CL3 | $49,185.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 62kg | - | 14-12-12-11-11-8-6 | 14 |
| 3.6L | $8.00 |
| 8/21 | 26/07/2025 | - | Heritage Handicap | $147,555.00 | Ascot | 1408m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 57.5kg | - | 15-13-12-11-9-8-8 | 15 |
| 4.75L | $13.00 |
| 3/12 | 12/07/2025 | - | Heritage Handicap | $98,370.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Frederick Larson | 59kg | - | 8-9-9-10-11-8-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $29.00 |
| 16/27 | 19/06/2025 | - | Handicap | $108,207.00 | Ascot | 1408m | GOOD | Frederick Larson | 57.5kg | - | 18-18-18-18-10-11-16 | 3 |
| 11.55L | $29.00 |
| 2/14 | 07/06/2025 | - | CL3 | $18,101.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | GOOD | Frederick Larson | 61kg | - | 11-11-12-10-7-5-2 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/11 | 26/04/2025 | - | CL2 | $49,185.00 | Leicester | 1207m | GOOD | Frederick Larson | 57.5kg | - | 11-11-11-10-8-3 | 10 |
| 1.95L | $12.00 |
| 8/19 | 30/03/2025 | - | CL3 | $22,133.00 | Doncaster | 1208m | GOOD | Frederick Larson | 60.5kg | - | 15-16-17-16-14-8 | 12 |
| 4.2L | $13.00 |
| 4/12 | 17/10/2024 | - | CL2 | $24,789.00 | Southwell | 1420m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 61kg | - | 7-7-8-7-5-5-4 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
| 12/25 | 21/09/2024 | - | Heritage Handicap | $177,066.00 | Ayr | 1207m | GOOD | Alistair Rawlinson | 57.5kg | - | 18-16-15-17-19-12 | 18 |
| 5.2L | $41.00 |
| 16/19 | 24/08/2024 | - | Heritage Handicap | $98,370.00 | York | 1207m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 57.5kg | - | 15-15-15-15-15-16 | 15 |
| 12.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/25 | 03/08/2024 | - | Heritage Handicap | $245,925.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | - | 20-21-19-17-8-3 | 4 |
| 1.75L | $7.50 |
| 2/18 | 31/07/2024 | - | CL3 | $34,430.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 64.5kg | - | 17-17-17-16-15-7-2 | 11 |
| 1.25L | $5.00 |
| 10/18 | 27/07/2024 | - | Heritage Handicap | $147,555.00 | Ascot | 1408m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 58.5kg | - | 8-7-6-6-6-3-10 | 15 |
| 3.25L | $6.50 |
| 2/26 | 20/06/2024 | - | Handicap | $108,207.00 | Ascot | 1408m | GOOD | Hollie Doyle | 58kg | - | 25-24-23-20-18-7-2 | 19 |
| 3L | $31.00 |
| 4/14 | 08/06/2024 | - | CL3 | $29,511.00 | Haydock | 1207m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | - | - | 15 |
| 1.25L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 10/05/2024 | - | CL3 | $19,674.00 | Ascot | 1207m | SOFT | Frederick Larson | 58kg | - | 7-7-6-7-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/11 | 28/04/2024 | - | CL3 | $27,052.00 | Southwell | 1221m | GOOD | Frederick Larson | 59kg | - | 10-9-10-9-5-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 7/16 | 19/04/2024 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Newbury | 1207m | SOFT | Frederick Larson | 59.5kg | - | 5-4-4-4-4-7 | 17 |
| 1.75L | $13.00 |

Jockey: D Tudhope
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after a 176-day break, last seen finishing 6th of 7 at Deauville over 1900m, beaten 5.03L at $29 behind Batal Youmzain. Has not placed in five runs this season, with an average finish of 10th. Drops 492m in trip and carries 57kg. Needs to show improvement but not without hope fresh.
Last Starts 176 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 | 06/11/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $33,408.00 | Deauville | 1900m | GOOD3 | Tony Piccone | 56kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.03L | $29.00 |
| 9/13 | 16/10/2025 | - | 3Y CL2 | $24,576.00 | Saint Cloud | 1599m | GOOD3 | Christophe Soumillon | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.1L | $13.00 |
| 11/11 | 03/10/2025 | - | 3yo | $50,300.00 | Saint Cloud | 1399m | GOOD | Christophe Soumillon | 57kg | - | - | 12 |
| 15.85L | $13.00 |
| 9/9 | 10/08/2025 | - | 3yo | $52,816.00 | Deauville | 1199m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 56.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 9L | $6.00 |
| 15/16 | 11/05/2025 | - | Group 1 | $650,000.00 | Longchamp | 1599m | GOOD | Alexis Pouchin | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 17.95L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/04/2025 | - | Group 3 | $80,001.00 | Longchamp | 1600m | GOOD | Cristian Demuro | 58kg | 01:38.20 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/9 | 06/10/2024 | - | Flat | $400,000.00 | Longchamp | 1400m | GOOD3 | Alexis Pouchin | 57kg | 01:20.58 | - | 7 |
| 2.05L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 12/09/2024 | - | Flat | $80,000.00 | Longchamp | 1600m | GOOD3 | Alexis Pouchin | 58kg | 01:44.80 | - | 5 |
| 4.5L | $2.62 |
| 1/6 | 28/07/2024 | - | 2Y C&G MDN (UNRACED) | $47,500.00 | Deauville | 1500m | SOFT5 | Alexis Pouchin | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Connor Planas
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Carries 8kg less after finishing 8th of 13 at Thirsk over 1408m on 18 Apr, beaten 6.8L with 61.5kg at $10. Has not placed in five runs this prep but has a solid overall record with seven seconds from 19 starts. Only win came at this track. Can improve with the weight drop.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 18/04/2026 | - | Div 1 | $9,837.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 61.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/15 | 14/10/2025 | - | CL3 | $16,723.00 | Leicester | 1408m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 61kg | - | 15-15-15-15-13-11-6 | 14 |
| 3.4L | $5.50 |
| 99/17 | 10/10/2025 | - | CL2 | $49,185.00 | York | 1583m | GOOD | Warren Fentiman | 52.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 999L | $11.00 |
| 8/13 | 27/09/2025 | - | CL2 | $44,266.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | - | 13-13-12-12-12-9-8 | 14 |
| 4.6L | $12.00 |
| 7/11 | 26/09/2025 | - | CL3 | $14,756.00 | Haydock | 1400m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 63kg | - | 8-8-7-7-8-7-7 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $2.62 |
| 12/20 | 06/09/2025 | - | CL2 | $78,696.00 | Ascot | 1408m | GOOD | Harry Davies | 58.5kg | - | 17-17-19-18-15-12-12 | 20 |
| 9.5L | $8.50 |
| 8/17 | 21/08/2025 | - | Heritage Handicap | $147,555.00 | York | 1583m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 57kg | - | 17-17-17-17-17-16-12-8 | 15 |
| 3.6L | $8.00 |
| 2/11 | 16/08/2025 | - | CL2 | $49,185.00 | Newbury | 1408m | GOOD | Daniel Tudhope | 59.5kg | - | 11-11-11-11-9-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 18/20 | 30/07/2025 | - | CL3 | $49,185.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | GOOD | William T Buick | 59kg | - | 11-13-15-15-15-16-18 | 3 |
| 12.55L | $7.00 |
| 1/11 | 11/07/2025 | - | CL3 | $29,511.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 61.5kg | - | 9-9-10-10-9-5-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/05/2025 | - | CL3 | $29,511.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Richard Kingscote | 57.5kg | - | 6-5-5-5-2-2-4 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 02/05/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 62kg | - | 5-6-6-6-5-3-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 14/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | - | 2-3-3-4-4-4-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.75L | $3.50 |
| 4/9 | 13/09/2024 | - | CL3 | $14,756.00 | Sandown | 1408m | SOFT | Callum Hutchinson | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-4 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/08/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 61.5kg | - | 4-2-2-2-2-2-4 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $1.55 |
| 2/14 | 18/08/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,182.00 | Southwell | 1420m | GOOD | Kevin Stott | 61.5kg | - | 4-5-5-4-2-2-2 | 3 |
| 1L | $1.75 |
| 2/9 | 31/10/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1613m | Oisin Murphy | - | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.45 | ||
| 2/12 | 12/08/2022 | - | 4 | $9,836.00 | Newbury | 1408m | GOOD TO FIRM | David Probert | 60.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.05L | $1.36 |
| 2/13 | 08/07/2022 | - | 3 | $14,755.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | David Probert | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.25L | $11.00 |

Jockey: S De Sousa
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Consistent performer with placings in four of his last five starts, including a last-start 3rd at Kempton over 1408m behind Defence Minister, beaten 2L at $6. Drops 3kg in weight and draws one barrier closer today. Has placed in four of six runs at this distance. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | CL3 | $15,739.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Jason Watson | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/09/2025 | - | Div 1 | $12,936.00 | Newmarket | 1207m | GOOD | Jason Watson | 61kg | - | 7-8-7-8-4-3 | 7 |
| 0.95L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 28/08/2025 | - | CL4 | $13,772.00 | Newbury | 1408m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 61.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.75L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 05/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 1207m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | - | 4-3-3-2-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
| 3/16 | 26/07/2025 | - | CL4 | $24,592.00 | York | 1408m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 59.5kg | - | 3-2-2-3-2-3-3 | 14 |
| 1.05L | $11.00 |
| 3/12 | 03/07/2025 | - | CL4 | $13,772.00 | Newbury | 1408m | GOOD | Jason Watson | 58.5kg | - | 2-2-4-4-3-1-3 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $19.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/03/2025 | - | Flat | $171,497.00 | Meydan | 1207m | FAST | Richard Mullen | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 25.9L | $23.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/02/2025 | - | 3Y | $171,497.00 | Meydan | 1408m | FAST | Richard Mullen | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 29.01L | $19.00 |
| 5/5 | 01/02/2025 | - | Flat | $71,999.00 | Jebel Ali | 1408m | FAST | Tadhg Oshea | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 17.65L | $5.50 |
| 11/11 | 10/01/2025 | - | 3Y HCP | $171,504.00 | Meydan | 1609m | FAST | Tadhg Oshea | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 33.3L | $4.40 |
| 2/5 | 13/12/2024 | - | Flat | $171,504.00 | Meydan | 1207m | FAST | Richard Mullen | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.75L | $7.50 |