August 28 / 15.40 Epsom

15.40

Good

Betfred Nifty Fifty Amateurs’ Derby Handicap (For Gentleman Amateur Jockeys)

  • Prize money: £7333.5
  • 1m 4f 6y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Betfred Nifty Fifty Amateurs’ Derby Handicap (For Gentleman Amateur Jockeys)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.20
  • Place: £3.10

Form: /00812

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
One of two Irish raiders; back in good form last month, winning narrowly at Tipperary (12.5f, good) then second at Killarney (1m6f, yielding); now in a better race but gets weight all round and could go well.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

12

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 3

16:00 Cheltenham

Belgoprince

11st 1lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Close up when placed in two run-of-the-mill handicap hurdles this season (2m2f/2m) but he's 0-12 in this sphere now and his two Flat runs in September were disappointing; needs to raise his game.

10/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 09-051

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Irish challenger who was formerly trained in Britain; off the mark in Killarney maiden (1m6f, yielding) six weeks ago on fourth run for new yard; may build on that win and he's an eyecatching contender under John Gleeson, who rode the 2023 Champion Bumper winner for this stable.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(2)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

Liberated Light

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Beat today's rival The Banger Doyle in a 1m6f maiden at Killarney in 2023; a long time since his last Flat outing; however, he comes here in good shape after an emphatic win in a 2m handicap hurdle at this venue in May.

7/2

1st

4

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:30 Tramore

Liberated Light

11st 4lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Back to form with 1.75l front-running second over C&D on penultimate off this mark; never travelled and didn't jump well when poor at Wexford last time; cheekpieces replace blinkers; could rebound back at this venue.

10/1

11th

7

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:40 Wexford

Liberated Light

11st 5lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Flat winner was successful over hurdles at Limerick in December 2024 off 7lb higher; moderate recent form until a change of tactics almost saw him make all at Tramore (2m1f, good to yielding) when headed late home in this headgear combination; could go one better if adopting the same tactics.

100/30

6/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 6-0802 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Heavy-ground winner in France; 0-6 for current stable but ran promisingly under David Dunsdon at Newbury (1m2f, soft) most recently, nearly collaring a rival who had the run of things from the front; dam's side suggests he'll be suited by this new trip; shortlisted.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Goodwood

Warning Sign

10st 6lb

J: Mr David Dunsdon

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Two Sandown wins in 2025 at 1m and 1m2f (good and good to firm; acts on soft) under David Dunsdon; recent AW defeats can be glossed over and he's weighted to go well; one of the stronger options.

13/2

11th

7

(3)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

18:30 Lingfield (AW)

Warning Sign

9st 6lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Dual Sandown winner last summer (1m, 1m2f), latterly off 5lb lower, who stays a deal further; 66-1 when only having stablemate Good Speed behind on his C&D comeback last month and may need some help from the handicapper.

16/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 545547

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
1m scorer for Aidan O'Brien; some respectable form, without winning, over 1m/1m2f for new yard this term; has stamina to prove at this new trip but being by Galileo is cause for some optimism.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(4)

28th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:40 Epsom

Sun King

11st 7lb

J: Mr Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

midfield

16/1

7th

2

(10)

10th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 4

17:30 Chepstow

Sun King

9st 11lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: George Boughey

Pretty consistent 4yo who was beaten under 1l when fourth (just behind United Front) in Racing League contest at Yarmouth (1m, good to soft) a fortnight ago; 1lb lower here and ought to be on the premises again.

9/2

4th

2

(6)

27th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

18:30 Yarmouth

Sun King

9st 12lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: George Boughey

1m turf winner for Aidan O'Brien last spring; four runs for new yard without progressing, fifth of ten at Chelmsford (1m2f) in a first-time headgear combination (retained) on latest seven weeks ago; drops back to 1m now; mark has edged down.

8/1

16/1

Form: -73244 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 6lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Veteran whose current mark reflects his level of ability aged 11; not disgraced a few times this term but looks set for another supporting role, having failed to win for three years.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(4)

10th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Restorer

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

awkward start, in rear, looked to go wrong and pulled up 7f out

6/1

9

(4)

10th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Restorer

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

awkward start, in rear, looked to go wrong and pulled up 7f out

6/1

2nd

6

(8)

7th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:40 Lingfield (AW)

Restorer

9st 9lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Ian Williams

midfield

14/1

6/1

Form: 2-3123

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Consistent form this season includes a success at Windsor (11.5f, soft) and unlucky second at Newbury (1m4f, good); not disgraced at this course (1m2f, soft; back from break) most recently; solid contender back up in distance with useful amateur Simon Walker booked.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(7)

4th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Lingfield (AW)

Warhol

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: George Baker

His only win (17 races) came in April 2023 at Windsor; can race freely and makes his first start in seven months; has raced on AW only twice and has the assistance of Oisin Murphy for the first time; difficult to gauge but any market move should be noted.

9/2

Form: 9770-0

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Good-ground winner for previous stable; 0-7 (Flat/hurdles) for current yard, most recently well beaten on heavy (back from layoff); conditions aside, others bring better recent form.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

24th Jan 2024

Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

15:35 Catterick

Ring Of Beara

11st 12lb

J: Mr William Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

prominent, led narrowly after 3 out, headed just before 2 out, soon no extra

9/2

2nd

1

28th Nov 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Ring Of Beara

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Tim Easterby

in touch with leaders

2/1

4th

8

28th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

15:14 Kelso

Ring Of Beara

11st 6lb

J: Mr William Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Fair form over hurdles last season, running okay when fourth on handicap debut at Musselburgh (2m1f, good to soft) in March; subsequent Flat efforts nothing to get excited about but he arrrives fit for this hurdle reappearance and may have more to give in this sphere.

9/1

Form: 1-0824 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Scored twice in France; hasn't taken long to hit form in Britain, having posted sound efforts at Lingfield (11.5f) and Brighton (1m4f) the last twice; gives the impression he'll take well to Epsom and indeed first-time cheekpieces; rider Tom Broughton is 2-2 this month; interesting.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Premiere Ligne

9st 6lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Hughie Morrison

Very solid record in 2024 on turf but 592 days off before this season; beaten a long way on his return (his only AW race) and not so far next time but he still has major work to do to turn things around.

33/1

6th

3

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:39 Goodwood

Premiere Ligne

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Hughie Morrison

Beaten a long way on his return from 20 months off at Kempton (2m, AW) 16 days ago and still 6lb above his last winning mark; needs the ground to dry out.

14/1

9th

1

(4)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Premiere Ligne

10st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Hughie Morrison

Finally off the mark in Britain in May 2024 and runner-up on next four starts, including when coming from well back over 2m4f at Glorious Goodwood; however, he flopped when just 9-1 for the Cesarewitch (soft) that October and not seen since; that was his only run in Britain on softer than good; well handicapped were he to return at his best on this AW debut after 588 days off; market may guide.

14/1

Form: 129451 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Took very well to first-time blinkers at Pontefract (1m4f, good to firm) eight days ago, striding clear for an 11l win and taking career record to 5-16; leading chance under 5lb penalty, provided the retained blinds don't quickly lose their effect.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(7)

13th Sep 2024

Good

1m 6f 115y

Class 2

13:50 Doncaster

Citizen General

9st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: Ed Dunlop

Seen almost twice as often on the AW but had an impressive win on good to firm last August; did well over 2m on AW last winter, notably for an easy Kempton win, but he failed to fire in an AW Championships race next time and finished last in the Chester Cup in May latest; very mixed messages.

40/1

16th

4

(9)

10th May 2024

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

15:40 Chester

Citizen General

8st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Ed Dunlop

Seen twice as often on the AW but had an impressive win on good to firm last August; does not always fire, for instance in AW Championships race at Newcastle on latest outing, but he looks good on his day and the ease of his 2m win on Kempton AW in February can't be forgotten (6lb higher today); this unusual test might just take his fancy.

33/1

16th

4

(9)

10th May 2024

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

15:40 Chester

Citizen General

8st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Ed Dunlop

Seen twice as often on the AW but had an impressive win on good to firm last August; does not always fire, for instance in AW Championships race at Newcastle on latest outing, but he looks good on his day and the ease of his 2m win on Kempton AW in February can't be forgotten (6lb higher today); this unusual test might just take his fancy.

33/1

10th
1 (1)
Appier

14/1

Form: 313154 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Non-stayer over 2m on soft ground last time; has form figures of 3131 in his races at about 1m4f this season (AW/turf); higher in the weights now but can't be dismissed back down in trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:39 Goodwood

Appier

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tony Carroll

Mainly seen on the AW these days, but he did win three times on turf as a 3yo; interesting to see how he fares in the market on debut for Tony Carroll (same owner).

10/1

6th

5

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Goodwood

Appier

9st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Richard J Bandey

Recorded his tenth win when scoring at Wolverhampton (2m, Tapeta) in January; held his form with creditable efforts in next three starts but his good spell came to a halt at Lingfield last month; has bit to prove again after that heavy defeat and his last turf win was in 2022.

10/1

13th

10

(11)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Appier

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Richard J Bandey

Three course wins have come over 1m4f, but he has won over this sort of trip elsewhere; finished half a length behind St Faz when third of four at Southwell (1m6f, Tapeta) and now 11lb better off; each-way claims.

18/1

Form: 3-2042 CD

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Defied a 10lb higher mark in this race two years ago (only midfield in 2022); has failed to score since but ran encouragingly in the Ladies' Derby over C&D (good to soft) on latest appearance, which sets him up nicely for another crack at this prize; attractively handicapped.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(11)

21st Oct 2024

Heavy

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

14:07 Bath

Captain Haddock

10st 13lb

J: Miss Violet Barton

T: Heather Main

in rear

15/2

8th

7

(4)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

15:15 Bath

Captain Haddock

10st 11lb

J: Mr Henry Main

T: Heather Main

Has lots of form under Henry Main, notably two wins in 2021; three-year losing spell is a big negative but current mark is attractive; not ruled out.

14/1

3rd

6

(7)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ffos Las

Captain Haddock

9st 11lb

J: Miss Violet Barton

T: Heather Main

slowly away, in rear

10/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £62.80
Straight Forecast £46.13
Tricast £358.23
Trifecta £641.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Citizen General

The Times:

Captain Haddock

SPOTLIGHT:

Premiere Ligne

Telegraph:

Liberated Light

POSTDATA:

Warhol

Daily Record:

Belgoprince

Daily Mail:

Premiere Ligne

NEWMARKET:

Citizen General

The Guardian:

Citizen General

The Star:

Citizen General

D Express:

Liberated Light

Daily Mirror:

Captain Haddock

The Sun:

Captain Haddock