Betfred Nifty 50 Amateurs' Derby Handicap (For Gentleman Amateur Jockeys) (GBBplus Race)

Epsom

15:20

Date 2025-08-25

Distance 1m4f6y

Class Class 4

Going Good

Type Flat

Surface Turf

Age Band 4yo+

Prize £6,845

Runners (8)

EW Terms: 3 places, ¼ odds (standard bookmaker terms — may vary)

#	Horse	Jockey / Trainer	Wt	Gear	Form	OR	RPR	TS	Last	Crs	Dst	Val	Scr	EW	Odds
2 (1)	Gordon Grey Grey J:Mr Paul Hainey(2) T:B F Brookhouse	J:Mr Paul Hainey(2) T:B F Brookhouse	162	tp	170711	84	73	61	32d	—	—	+7	33.5	0.69/1	11/4 27%
Won amateur races last twice and he's 2-3 over C&D; big player with cheekpieces added
4 (8)	Warning Sign Chestnut J:Mr David Dunsdon T:Gary & Josh Moore	J:Mr David Dunsdon T:Gary & Josh Moore	158	b	5-0211	80	69	55	18d	—	—	-8	14.2	0.75/1	3/1 25%
Won at Sandown on last two starts & he's open to more progress back up in trip; respected
1 (4)	Beauld As Brass Bay J:Mr P W Mullins T:George Baker	J:Mr P W Mullins T:George Baker	164	t	113018	86	66	48	24d	—	—	+9	22.9	1.50/1	6/1 14%
Two major blips this summer but he's also won five times this season; not ruled out
6 (7)	Fast Steps Bay J:Mr Patrick Millman T:Rod Millman	J:Mr Patrick Millman T:Rod Millman	150	—	-73343	72	72	65	32d	—	—	+2	14.5	1.63/1	13/2 13%
His last win was 14 months ago and was a well-held third behind Gordon Grey last time
7 (2)	Vaynor Roan J:Mr James Hills(6) T:Charles Hills	J:Mr James Hills(6) T:Charles Hills	149	—	-47452	71	69	54	17d	—	—	+2	13.6	1.63/1	13/2 13%
Runner-up off reduced mark at Haydock (1m6f) and has claims if he can build on that
5 (3)	Big Bear Hug Bay J:Mr Lewis Kent(4) T:Jim Boyle	J:Mr Lewis Kent(4) T:Jim Boyle	158	p	23-139	80	68	54	32d	—	—	+1	10	2.50/1	10/1 9%
Well held in last two runs and she's ideally suited by slow ground; down the list
3 (5)	Way Of Life Bay J:Mr McKenzie Graham(6) T:Jonathan Portman	J:Mr McKenzie Graham(6) T:Jonathan Portman	160	—	412474	82	68	57	23d	—	—	+6	13.6	3.00/1	12/1 8%
Five AW wins but he's 1-20 on turf and has been well held in last three runs
8 (6)	Sanitiser Bay J:Mr Ben Pollard(4) T:Gary & Josh Moore	J:Mr Ben Pollard(4) T:Gary & Josh Moore	144	v	56-057	66	67	31	18d	—	—	+2	4.8	10.00/1	40/1 2%
Has struggled back on the Flat this season and he needs a big turnaround; first-time visor

Horse	bet365	William Hill	Boyle Sports	Ladbrokes	Unibet
Gordon Grey	5/2	11/4	5/2	11/4	5/2
Warning Sign	3/1	3/1	3/1	11/4	3/1
Beauld As Brass	11/2	11/2	11/2	6/1	11/2
Fast Steps	11/2	6/1	6/1	11/2	13/2
Vaynor	13/2	13/2	13/2	13/2	13/2
Big Bear Hug	10/1	10/1	10/1	10/1	10/1
Way Of Life	12/1	12/1	11/1	10/1	11/1
Sanitiser	40/1	33/1	33/1	28/1	28/1

Predictor

Scored on Official Rating (max 30), Recent Form (max 25), and Market Odds (max 20). Max score: 75.

1st

Gordon Grey

33.5

OR: 8.5 Form: 17 Odds: 8

11/4

2nd

Beauld As Brass

22.9

OR: 9 Form: 9.9 Odds: 4

6/1

3rd

Fast Steps

14.5

OR: 5.5 Form: 5.4 Odds: 3.6

13/2

Warning Sign

14.2

OR: 7.5 Form: 0 Odds: 6.7

3/1

Vaynor

13.6

OR: 5.3 Form: 5 Odds: 3.3

13/2

Way Of Life

13.6

OR: 8 Form: 3.5 Odds: 2.1

12/1

Big Bear Hug

OR: 7.5 Form: 0 Odds: 2.5

10/1

Sanitiser

4.8

OR: 4 Form: 0 Odds: 0.8

40/1

Ratings

Horse	OR	RPR	TS
Beauld As Brass	86	66	48
Gordon Grey	84	73	61
Way Of Life	82	68	57
Warning Sign	80	69	55
Big Bear Hug	80	68	54
Fast Steps	72	72	65
Vaynor	71	69	54
Sanitiser	66	67	31

Last Run

Horse	Last Run	Status
Vaynor	17d ago	Fit
Warning Sign	18d ago	Fit
Sanitiser	18d ago	Fit
Way Of Life	23d ago	Fit
Beauld As Brass	24d ago	Fit
Gordon Grey	32d ago	Fit
Fast Steps	32d ago	Fit
Big Bear Hug	32d ago	Fit