September 12 / 17.22 Epsom

17.22

Soft

Fighting Fit Handicap

  • Prize money: £4448.9
  • 1m 0f 113y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Fighting Fit Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 581631 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Below par on sole run on slow ground but the evidence isn't damning; won at Nottingham (1m, good) in June and back on the scoresheet at Kempton (1m, AW) latest; steadily progressive and could have more left in the tank.
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6th

6

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

14:15 Sandown

Tribal Chief

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David Menuisier

Has contested the Lincoln, Victoria Cup and Golden Mile this year, looking unlucky in first two and blowing the start in last-named; very dangerous if everything clicks, although his stamina for this longer trip has to be taken on trust (well held on both previous attempts at 1m1f/1m2f).

10/1

12th

17

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Goodwood

Tribal Chief

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Menuisier

Comes with a degree of risk as he's often slowly away and needs the cards to drop right; however, form this term includes placed efforts in two major handicaps, while Goodwood record comprises a creditable sixth in this race 12 months ago and success next time; this may be the day to catch him, with renowned hold-up wizard Jamie Spencer up for first time.

6/1

6th

15

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Sandown

Tribal Chief

8st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David Menuisier

Five-time winner at about 1m; creditable third, despite traffic issues, in major handicaps at Doncaster and Ascot (7f) this term; possibilities off same mark back up in distance, provided this race pans out better.

4/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 936591 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Having had wind surgery he comfortably exploited a reduced mark on last Thursday's stable debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW); won on turf last year (good to soft) and he could be well treated under a 6lb penalty.
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1st

1

(6)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

17:30 Carlisle

Between Me And U

10st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Michael Herrington

Won on turf (1m, good to soft) three years ago but his three wins since have come on AW; up 7lb for his easy front-running success at Wolverhampton (8.6f) three weeks ago; thriving and commands respect.

4/1

1st

8

(2)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Between Me And U

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Herrington

Made a successful stable debut over C&D in September 2024 and, having dropped 1lb lower than for that win, was scoring for the first time since when just getting up at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) this month; back up 3lb but respected nonetheless.

3/1

1st

6

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Kempton (AW)

Between Me And U

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

On a losing sequence but he took a step back in the right direction with seventh of 12 in 1m Carlisle handicap 23 days ago, fading only late on having raced wide; not out of things eased 2lb.

13/2

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7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 18-752 C BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won 7f maiden here (good) last August and good second over C&D (good) last month; has also run well on good to soft ground (unraced on softer); high on the list at a course he likes.
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2nd

1

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

15:34 Haydock

Crimson Spirit

10st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Better than ever when landing a second 7f Goodwood success of the year in 20-runner event at last week's Glorious meeting (good to firm), with the reopposing Pellitory well behind; a further 4lb rise seems unlikely to prevent another prominent showing from this thriving 5yo.

13/8

1st

11

(10)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Goodwood

Crimson Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Three wins last year and he won 14-runner handicap over C&D (good) in May; solid fourth to Colombier at Epsom next time and it was a narrow career best when second of 11 at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 18 days ago; will probably need another pb but that's not out of the question and Ryan Moore rides; considered.

15/2

2nd

1

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Crimson Spirit

10st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Arrives in good form having won at Goodwood (7f, good) then made the frame in competitive field at Epsom (7f, good to soft); however, he remains on a career-high mark and has to concede weight all round.

9/2

4th
4 (8)
Graecia

10/1

Form: 5-42

Last run: 131 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Encouraging fifth at Newmarket (7f, heavy) last November on sole 2yo start and left reappearance run well behind when runner-up at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) in May; has had another break since but she brings potential to this handicap debut and could go well, especially if attracting market support.
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12th

5

23rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:08 Worcester

Graecia

11st 9lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Charlie Longsdon

Free-going sort who gained a first success in this sphere over C&D in September but she ended the season below par; freshened up since and no surprise to see her get back on track after a layoff.

9/1

5th

4

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

14:45 Hereford

Graecia

11st 11lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Charlie Longsdon

Has been disappointing of late and can compromise her chances by over-racing, but would have strong claims if back to the form of her Newbury effort (2m, good to soft) in December, namely second to Cheltenham Festival winner White Noise; worth a second look with promising claimer Daire McConville back in the saddle.

6/1

2nd

1

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

15:34 Fakenham

Graecia

12st 0lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Charlie Longsdon

Hard-pulling tendencies proved more deleterious to her chances than usual at Kempton latest (2m, good to soft); consistency prior to that has kept her around a stone above her sole winning mark (2m, good), and although she's more reliable than most here, she's vulnerable to improvers.

7/2

13/2

Form: 232181 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Outstayed over 1m2f here (good to soft) in July then won over C&D (good) next time; bounced back from Sandown blip to win over C&D (good) last time and has the makings of a course specialist; firmly in calculations.
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1st

9

(6)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 4

16:05 Epsom

Hello Cotai

9st 1lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Running well this year, including a 1m2f win at Windsor (good to firm), but he wouldn't look to have much in hand off his mark; more minor money perhaps his best hope.

8/1

4th

6

(5)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Windsor

Hello Cotai

9st 4lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Jim Boyle

Scored over C&D (good to firm) in June and was close third off today's mark at Epsom (1m2f, good) last month; needs to bounce back from a lesser effort a fortnight later but still enters calculations.

6/1

4th

4

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

18:55 Epsom

Hello Cotai

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Jim Boyle

Spent last year in France; fine record here, including two wins in summer 2024 and a third off this mark in a blanket finish two weeks ago; the latter followed a Windsor win (1m2f, win); looks set for another big run.

7/2

Form: 612115

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Tends to be slowly away and he couldn't get into it at Windsor last time; however, he was progressive previously over 1m (good to firm-good to soft), with three wins between May and July, and he could bounce back today.
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1st

3

(1)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:18 Newmarket

Sunny Corner

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Kittow

His form can be up and down but he bolted up at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) last month and ran pretty well behind two 3yos when third at Newbury (1m, good) last time; might not be far away.

8/1

5

(1)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:25 Newbury

Sunny Corner

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Stuart Kittow

Three wins last May-July (including C&D) and won by 7l at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) recently; inconsistent and a 6lb rise takes him to a career-high mark, but he has to be respected in view of that latest dominance.

3/1

1st

2

(6)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Salisbury

Sunny Corner

10st 2lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Stuart Kittow

Three 1m wins (one C&D) on turf last May-July and latest was off just 1lb lower than today; pretty up and down since, a slow-starting favourite when well beaten on latest start but his second at Newbury the time before was a reminder that he's well capable of getting seriously involved.

9/2

Form: 73-787

Last run: 65 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Down the field on all three starts this year (AW/good to firm) and has something to prove, but she showed promise on soft going on her final 2yo outing and might not be a forlorn hope in view of the forecast slow ground.
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8

(11)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

17:25 Goodwood

Alika Breeze

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Very up and down in ten races for Richard Hughes but did win over Bath's 1m on soft ground in October (2lb lower); could go well back from a break with rain about.

25/1

10th

11

(5)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

15:58 Bath

Alika Breeze

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

in touch with leaders, outpaced over 3f out, soon dropped to rear, weakened over 1f out

10/1

10th

11

(5)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

15:58 Bath

Alika Breeze

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

in touch with leaders, outpaced over 3f out, soon dropped to rear, weakened over 1f out

10/1

10/1

Form: 885-44 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Not devoid of promise when fourth on handicap and seasonal debut at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) in July, and this drop back in trip is a possible plus; however, she flopped back at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) last time and it's hard to be confident after that; unraced on slow ground.
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6th

16

29th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

13:55 Southwell (AW)

Autumn Dream

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charles Hills

Six-race maiden who failed to beat a rival (on turf) the last twice; finished fifth to a subsequently smart filly at Kempton on last AW attempt and that effort gives cause for some optimism.

20/1

9th

9

(1)

12th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

17:22 Epsom

Autumn Dream

8st 12lb

J: William Cox

T: Charles Hills

in touch with leaders

10/1

4th

3

(2)

17th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Newmarket (July)

Autumn Dream

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charles Hills

prominent, outpaced and hung left 2f out, soon weakened

11/4

Form: 4-9568

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won soft-ground nursery at Newmarket (7f, soft) last October and now 4lb lower; the forecast slow ground is in his favour but he's been rather underwhelming on his four outings this year.
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Payout
Exacta £19.90
Straight Forecast £30.77
Tricast £82.46
Trifecta £96.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Crimson Spirit

POSTDATA:

Hello Cotai

SPOTLIGHT:

Tribal Chief

TOPSPEED:

Sunny Corner

NEWMARKET:

Graecia

The Times:

Sunny Corner

Telegraph:

Hello Cotai

The Star:

Hello Cotai

Daily Record:

Hello Cotai

Daily Mail:

Tribal Chief

The Sun:

Tribal Chief

LAMBOURN:

Crimson Spirit

The Guardian:

Crimson Spirit

D Express:

Crimson Spirit

Daily Mirror:

Crimson Spirit