Business Pilot Handicap Stakes

16:52 Epsom Thu 10 Sep 2026 1m0f113y Class 5 Good to Soft 10 runners

Mr Fox’s call

Arbaawy

SPECULATIVE Advised 11/2 Est. 26%

6TH

Mr Fox says

Arbaawy (SR:79, 11/2) has steamed in 30% in the market — the strongest move in the field — and combines that with a class drop (↓1), proven distance fitness (DistFit:+), and a 3yo profile from a yard (John Butler, 13%) that punches above its weight in handicaps when market-confident. The SR of 79 ties Wild Dahlia at the top of this Class 5 field, and the weight of 9-9 is manageable. The form string 433403 shows consistency without a recent win, but the class relief and aggressive market move suggest connections expect that to change here. The key edge over Wild Dahlia is that 30% steam versus Wild Dahlia's 7% — smarter money is landing on Arbaawy. Each-way alternative: Mayaada. Main danger: Wild Dahlia — Wild Dahlia (SR:80, 9/2) is the joint top-rated horse in the field, drops a class from a Haggas yard with Cieren Fallon booked — a powerhouse combination — and has a proven distance record, making her entirely capable of turning the tables if the market's modest 7% steam understates the stable's intent.

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Full result

Winner: Likeness (IRE) at SP 25/1. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.

1 Likeness Jack Channon · George Bass 28/1
2 My Old Mate Gary & Josh Moore · Rhys Clutterbuck 17/2
3 Fizzy Bear George Baker · Jack Dace(5) 20/1
4 Wild Dahlia Fox #2 William Haggas · Cieren Fallon 9/2
5 Island Bear Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole · Pierre-Louis Jamin 10/1
6 Arbaawy Fox #1 John Butler · Conor Whiteley(5) 10/3
7 Sail On Sailor Simon Dow · Harry Davies 12/1
8 Mayaada Fox #3 Ollie Sangster · Harry Vigors(5) 4/1
9 Eastern Veil Andrew Balding · Jason Watson 16/1
10 Royal Bodyguard Michael Bell · Hector Crouch 11/2

Top 4 — how each finished

1 Arbaawy 11/2 6TH
2 Wild Dahlia 9/2 🏁 4TH
3 Mayaada 4/1 8TH