African Spirit (IRE)
African Spirit (IRE) is 2 from 15. Both wins have come on the all-weather — 0 from 6 on turf. Last raced off 53, 30lb below the career-high mark.
- 2–15Wins / Runs
- 13.3%Strike rate
- 6 (40%)Placed
- −5.12£1 level staken=15 at SP
- 1.33Fair A/E n=15 · 1.12 incl. margin
- 83Highest OR
- 31dBetween runs (median)longest 476 d
A/E compares actual wins with what starting prices implied. "Fair" strips the bookmaker margin from the expectation, so favourites and longshots are judged on the same footing — figures near 1.00 mean the market priced this horse about right.
KTB Speed and Rating
Best recent Speed 88
How fast the horse ran, as points against the day-corrected standard time for its course and distance: 100 is the median GB Class 4 handicap winner on that code; one point is 0.1% of the standard time. A, B or C is how much the day's card could tell us, not how good the run was. What this means →
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 9 | 101A | 83 | 4 runs · 101 / 84.5 |
| Good | 3 | 64B | 41 | 2 runs · 64 / 52.5 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | — | — | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 8 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 6 | 88A | 65 | 3 runs · 81 / 79 |
| 6f – 7f | 6 | 101A | 85.5 | 3 runs · 101 / 88 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 3 | 85C | 64 | 1 run · — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 15 figures from 15 runs · as at 1 Nov 2026 · a record, not a forecast
Both figures are KTB's own, computed from the archive; no vendor rating enters either. Every run's figure is on its form line below with its grade. Grades measure how much the archive could see, never the merit of the run.
The forward record. KTB’s figures on this horse since 24 Oct 2026: top-rated on KTB Rating in 1 run (won 0) · to 24 Oct 2026. Each pick was the figure’s choice before the off, settled against the result the next morning; “did not run” is counted apart. GB and Irish races since 5 Oct 2026.
Run style from 10 analysed runs since Oct 2024
- Prominent 4 (40%) · 0 wins
- Held up 2 (20%) · 1 win
- Led 2 (20%) · 0 wins
- Mid-division 2 (20%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Progeny in our archive have won 10.2% of 11,659 runs since Apr 2014 (999 horses).
Weakest over 2m1f – 2m4f (all codes): 5.5% from 109.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 92 | 10 | 10.9% | +0.7 | — |
| Good to Firm | 1,912 | 187 | 9.8% | −0.4 | 0 from 1 |
| Good | 2,277 | 232 | 10.2% | 0 | 0 from 3 |
| Good to Soft | 1,144 | 116 | 10.1% | −0.1 | 0 from 1 |
| Soft | 1,275 | 133 | 10.4% | +0.2 | 0 from 1 |
| Heavy | 330 | 29 | 8.8% | −1.4 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 4,629 | 477 | 10.3% | +0.1 | 2 from 9 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 2,289 | 272 | 11.9% | +1.7 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 5,931 | 635 | 10.7% | +0.5 | 1 from 6 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2,181 | 189 | 8.7% | −1.5 | 1 from 6 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 897 | 60 | 6.7% | −3.5 | 0 from 3 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 219 | 15 | 6.8% | −3.4 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 109 | 6 | 5.5% | −4.7 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 24 | 4 | 16.7% | +6.5 | — |
| Over 3m | 9 | 3 | 33.3% | +23.1 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Apr 2014 · as at 8 Nov 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
5 siblings in the archive, 1 winner — best of them Calypso Beat (USA) (2 wins).
The wins came over 6f; the highest grade won is Listed (Calypso Beat (USA)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calypso Beat (USA) | 10 | 2 | 6f | Listed |
| Montaqem (FR) | 21 | 0 | — | — |
| Rockley (USA) | 5 | 0 | — | — |
| Ten In A Row (IRE) | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| Jealous Sky (FR) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 9 | 2 | 22% | +0.88 |
| Good | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Good to Firm | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 6 | 6 | 1 | 17% | −3.62 |
| Class 5 | 5 | 1 | 20% | +2.50 |
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.62 |
| Newcastle (AW) | 3 | 1 | 33% | +4.50 |
| Southwell (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Newmarket | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Lingfield (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Windsor | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Pontefract | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thirsk | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| York | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 6 | 1 | 17% | −3.62 |
| 6f – 7f | 6 | 1 | 17% | +1.50 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Loughnane | 3 | 1 | 33% | −0.62 |
| Jack Gilligan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Dougie Costello | 2 | 1 | 50% | +5.50 |
| Silvestre De Sousa | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kieran O'Neill | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Luke Morris | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jude Fernandes | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Daniel Muscutt | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Shane Gray | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Clifford Lee | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Rossa Ryan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 10 | 1 | 10% | −2.50 |
| Tongue tie + cheekpieces | 5 | 1 | 20% | −2.62 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 1 | 14% | −4.62 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 50% | +5.50 |
Splits include every sample, however small — muted rows are under 3 runs. A one-from-one record is a fact, not a trend: read the Runs column before the strike rate.
Form
| Date | Course | Race | Pos | Btn | Wgt | OR | Spd | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 7 runs | ||||||||||
| 24 Oct 26+25d | Southwell (AW) | Aw Trails Day - Lingfield 2nd Jan 2027 Handicap Stakes Settled towards the back of the pack - urged over 2f out - no impact late on - finished 7th | 7/13 | 1 | 9-7 | 53 | 79B | 69A | Billy Loughnane | 6/1 |
| 29 Sep 26+19d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Stakes (Div II) Towards the back of the pack - always out of the picture | 1/8 | 9-5 | 51 | 81A | 83A | Billy Loughnane | 11/8F | |
| 10 Sep 26+42d | Lingfield (AW) | Sasco Sauces Birthday Handicap Stakes (Div I) Sat behind front group early - driven up into second approaching final 2f before failing to gain ground and slipping back a spot inside final furlong - unable to find more late | 3/11 | 2 | 9-1 | 52 | 88A | 74A | Billy Loughnane | 7/2 |
| 30 Jul 26+31d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Download The Raceday Ready App Handicap Stakes (Div I) Sat close to front - urged forward 2f out then briefly went in front - caught approaching final furlong - held same rhythm to finish third | 3/12 | 2¾ | 9-7 | 53 | 101A | 74A | Silvestre De Sousa | 16/1 |
| 29 Jun 26+21d | Windsor | Colenko Fast Track Handicap Raced fresh early and set the pace - pressed and driven along 3f out - stayed on going into the final furlong - edged sideways and lost front spot near the last 110yds - couldn't quicken again close home - clung on for third at the finish | 3/11 | 1 | 9-7 | 53 | 51A | 72A | Kieran O'Neill | 11/1 |
| 08 Jun 26+23d | Pontefract | Bill Carrigill Memorial Handicap Held up in the pack - pressed for effort with 2f left - unable to close - finished eighth | 8/11 | 7 | 9-1 | 57 | 64B | 56A | Luke Morris | 50/1 |
| 16 May 26+476d | Newmarket | Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM 'Hands And Heels' Apprentice Handicap Held up in mid-pack towards the wide side - pressed for effort 2f out - found nothing and dropped away inside the final furlong - eventually well held | 7/7 | ½ | 9-3 | 62 | 41C | 43C | Jude Fernandes | 12/1 |
| 2025 · 1 run | ||||||||||
| 25 Jan 25+85d | Wolverhampton (AW) | BetMGM: It's Showtime Handicap (Div 2) Settled on the rail early - failed to get involved with the front group - dropped well adrift late - finished last of the runners | 8/8 | 26 | 9-9 | 70 | 46C | 38C | Daniel Muscutt | 11/1 |
| 2024 · 5 runs | ||||||||||
| 01 Nov 24+17d | Newcastle (AW) | Best Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM Handicap Sat close to pace early - pushed along with 2f left - dropped away soon after - finished well held in 8th | 8/8 | 4¾ | 9-10 | 75 | 88A | 49A | Shane Gray | 10/1 |
| 15 Oct 24+121d | Newcastle (AW) | Download The Raceday Ready App Handicap Went straight to front - under pressure and lost command 2f out - dropped away final furlong - finished 12th | 12/12 | 3¼ | 9-9 | 79 | 52A | 61A | Clifford Lee | 11/1 |
| 16 Jun 24+61d | Thirsk | Sky Bet Extra Places Every Day Handicap | 11/11 | 1¾ | 9-6 | 82 | 85C | 66C | Jack Gilligan | 33/1 |
| 16 Apr 24+37d | Newmarket | JRA Handicap | 12/13 | 22 | 9-7 | 83 | 40C | 64C | Rossa Ryan | 16/1 |
| 10 Mar 24+149d | Southwell (AW) | Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 2/8 | nk | 9-11 | 83 | 89A | 75A | Jack Gilligan | 10/3 |
| 2023 · 2 runs | ||||||||||
| 13 Oct 23+17d | York | British EBF 100,000 Final (Colts And Geldings) | 7/16 | 2 | 8-13 | — | 70C | 84A | Dougie Costello | 16/1 |
| 26 Sep 23 | Newcastle (AW) | QuinnBet Best Odds Guaranteed EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Div 1) | 1/8 | 9-7 | — | 83A | 85A | Dougie Costello | 13/2 | |
Quick answers
- How many races has African Spirit won?
- African Spirit (IRE) won 2 of 15 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 13.3%. Placed 6 times in total (40% of starts).
- Who trains African Spirit?
- African Spirit (IRE) is trained by Ian Williams, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 24 October 2026.
- Who is African Spirit's sire?
- African Spirit (IRE) is by Showcasing (GB) out of African Skies (GB), whose sire is Johannesburg.
- What going does African Spirit prefer?
- African Spirit (IRE) has the best record on standard (aw) going: 2 wins from 9 starts (22.2%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is African Spirit's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 53, from the run on 24 October 2026. The highest on record is 83.
- What is African Spirit's sire's record?
- Showcasing (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 10.2% of 11,659 runs since Apr 2014 (999 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest over 2m1f – 2m4f (all codes): 5.5% from 109.
- Who are African Spirit's siblings?
- Out of African Skies (GB), African Spirit (IRE) has 5 other produce in our archive, 1 of them a winner. Most wins: Calypso Beat (USA) (2). Highest grade won: Listed (Calypso Beat (USA)). The wins came over 6f. As at Nov 2026.