Spitfire flies home in Stakes Race

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They went a really good pace, which suited those coming from behind and certainly helped SPITFIRE, who had raced too freely in recent starts but settled better here and came through to lead close home. He had made a promising start to his career when winning his first two races in the spring and this effort suggests he could be about to fulfil his potential.

Racing Post - 15/9/2007

Quickened up well inside the final furlong and ran on readily, although the Handicapper took a dim view of the race. Spitfire is shaping up to be a lovely 2yo and now is 3 wins from 5.

John Jenkins - 20/9/2007

Paul Hanagan kept Spitfire upto his work in the final furlong