What makes Spirit Of Acklam interesting is his track record at Ayr. In just four races there, he has won twice — a 50% win rate that marks him out as a genuine course specialist. Some horses simply run better at certain tracks, for reasons that are hard to pin down: the shape of the track, the way it drains, or simply that a particular gallop suits their stride. At Ayr, Spirit Of Acklam is a notably different proposition from his overall form. He won his first career race there on 21 September 2023, and has returned to the winner's circle there since.
Joanna Mason rides him in most outings and has won with him three times from ten races together — a 30% win rate that mirrors his overall form and suggests a genuine rapport between horse and jockey. The Easterby yard, based at Sheriff Hutton in Yorkshire, continues to send winners out at a steady clip, with 55 winners to their name already this season. Spirit Of Acklam's recent run of form — two wins from his last six races — suggests he remains competitive, and that Ayr remains a hunting ground worth keeping an eye on.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayr Galloping |
4 | 2 wins, 1 third, 1 other | 10 Aug | 50% |
| Ripon Sharp |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 28 May | 50% |
| Chester Tight |
2 | 2 other | 13 Jun | 0% |
| Hamilton Park Sharp |
1 | 1 win | 11 Jul | 100% |
| Pontefract Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 21 Oct | 0% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 29 Mar | 0% |
| York Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 25 Aug | 0% |
| Newbury Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 18 May | 0% |
| Southwell Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 21 Nov | 0% |