Horse profile
Great Acclaim (GB)
by Aclaim (IRE) out of Freedom Spirit (GB) (Muhaarar)
32 runs · 12 courses · from Aug 2023
As at 1 Nov 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
6 wins · 4 courses
Last run 3 Oct 2026 · 13th of 18
Last raced off OR 99
KTB Profile
Great Acclaim is a gelding with six wins from 32 starts on turf. He has won twice at both Windsor and Chepstow, with all wins coming in handicaps between 6f and 1m1f on good or faster ground. Four of those successes came off marks between 68 and 89, the last at Chepstow in the Racing League 17 Handicap in Aug 2025 off 89. He finished 13 of 18 at Ascot in the Betmgm Challenge Cup in Oct 2026 when last raced off an official rating of 99.
Based on 32 archived runs · run-style from 23 commented runs since Aug 2024 · updated 1 Nov 2026
- 6–32Wins / Runs
- 18.8%Strike rate
- 14 (43.8%)Placed
- +18.00£1 level staken=32 at SP
- 2.10Fair A/E n=31 · 2.00 incl. margin
- 102Highest OR
- 37dAvg between runs
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.
Official rating99↓ 3lb off peak
99
68–102
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 114
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 →
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 18 | 148A | 88.5 | 6 runs · 94 / 88.5 |
| Good | 6 | 116C | 83.5 | 1 run · — |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 127A | 109 | 1 run · — |
| Soft | 2 | 93C | 85 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 2 | 97B | 89 | — |
| Heavy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 1 Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 17 | 127A | 93 | 7 runs · 116 / 91 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 15 | 148A | 83 | 1 run · — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 32 figures from 32 runs · as at 11 Oct 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.
Run style from 23 analysed runs since Aug 2024
- Prominent 11 (48%) · 3 wins
- Mid-division 10 (43%) · 1 win
- Held up 2 (9%) · 0 wins
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Progeny in our archive have won 9.9% of 2,547 runs since Mar 2021 (201 horses).
Weakest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 6.7% from 390.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 10 | 1 | 10% | +0.1 | — |
| Good to Firm | 410 | 43 | 10.5% | +0.6 | 3 from 18 |
| Good | 547 | 49 | 9% | −0.9 | 2 from 6 |
| Good to Soft | 216 | 25 | 11.6% | +1.7 | 1 from 3 |
| Soft | 256 | 29 | 11.3% | +1.4 | 0 from 2 |
| Heavy | 74 | 6 | 8.1% | −1.8 | 0 from 1 |
| Standard (AW) | 1,034 | 100 | 9.7% | −0.2 | 0 from 2 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 482 | 51 | 10.6% | +0.7 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 1,505 | 161 | 10.7% | +0.8 | 2 from 17 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 390 | 26 | 6.7% | −3.2 | 4 from 15 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 128 | 11 | 8.6% | −1.3 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 22 | 2 | 9.1% | −0.8 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 17 | 2 | 11.8% | +1.9 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 3 | 0 | 0% | −9.9 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Mar 2021 · as at 31 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Freedom Spirit (GB) (Muhaarar)
2 siblings in the archive, 2 winners — best of them Sole Spirit (GB) (3 wins).
The wins came over 6f–7f; the highest grade won is Class 5 (Sole Spirit (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sole Spirit (GB) | 11 | 3 | 6f | Class 5 |
| Acclaimed Freedom (GB) | 11 | 2 | 6f–7f | Class 5 |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 18 | 3 | 17% | +4.75 |
| Good | 6 | 2 | 33% | +17.50 |
| Good to Soft | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.75 |
| Soft | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Standard (AW) | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Heavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 | 16 | 1 | 6% | −12.25 |
| Class 3 | 6 | 1 | 17% | +13.00 |
| Class 5 | 6 | 2 | 33% | +6.50 |
| Class 4 | 4 | 2 | 50% | +10.75 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Newmarket | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Newbury | 4 | 1 | 25% | +4.00 |
| Windsor | 4 | 2 | 50% | +4.25 |
| Goodwood | 3 | 1 | 33% | +16.00 |
| Chepstow | 2 | 2 | 100% | +12.75 |
| Haydock | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Doncaster | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Southwell (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Salisbury | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Yarmouth | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6f – 7f | 17 | 2 | 12% | +5.75 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 15 | 4 | 27% | +12.25 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Bishop | 22 | 5 | 23% | +23.50 |
| Georgia Dobie | 4 | 1 | 25% | +0.50 |
| Rob Hornby | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Oliver Carmichael | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Callum Hutchinson | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Joe Leavy | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jack Nicholls | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 19 | 4 | 21% | +8.25 |
| Blinkers | 7 | 2 | 29% | +15.75 |
| Visor | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 2025 | 11 | 2 | 18% | +11.75 |
| 2024 | 10 | 4 | 40% | +17.25 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
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 · 8 runs | ||||||||||
| 03 Oct 26+49d | Ascot | Betmgm Challenge Cup (Class 2 Heritage Handicap) mid-pack early - under pressure over 1f out - soon faded out of it - finished 13th | 13/18 | 1 | 8-13 | 99 | 70C | 80A | Oliver Carmichael | 20/1 |
| 15 Aug 26+21d | Newbury | TPT Fire Handicap Stakes Settled in the pack - pushed along inside final furlong - unable to quicken and beaten into 7th | 7/8 | 5½ | 10-2 | 101 | 86A | 86A | Charles Bishop | 7/2 |
| 25 Jul 26+14d | Ascot | Moet & Chandon International Handicap (Heritage Handicap) Raced in the pack and asked for effort with two furlongs left - responded without threatening at any stage | 9/16 | shd | 9-12 | 102 | 85C | 102A | Charles Bishop | 16/1 |
| 11 Jul 26+23d | Newmarket | Betway Bunbury Cup (Heritage Handicap) travelled down the middle in touch with the pace - driven along 2f out - angled right 1f out - responding when hampered for room inside the final furlong - had nothing more soon after | 8/13 | 1¼ | 9-9 | 100 | 94C | 96A | Charles Bishop | 15/2 |
| 18 Jun 26+40d | Ascot | Buckingham Palace Stakes (Handicap) Settled in the pack early on the near rail - made progress two out - pushed along a furlong out and edged right inside the final furlong - finished strongly to be third by half a length | 3/28 | nk | 9-7 | 100 | 91C | 115A | Charles Bishop | 12/1 |
| 09 May 26+14d | Ascot | Carey Group Victoria Cup (Heritage Handicap) Drifted left early holding a handy spot off the pace - asked for effort 2f out - found extra room entering the final furlong - closed to snatch second right on the line | 2/28 | 1 | 9-7 | 98 | 116C | 115A | Charles Bishop | 12/1 |
| 25 Apr 26+28d | Haydock | William Hill Epic Boosts Handicap Pulled hard early - tracked front group - shared advantage 2f out then pressed on - overtaken inside final 110yds - edged out close home for third | 3/12 | nk | 9-5 | 98 | 93A | 102A | Charles Bishop | 6/1 |
| 28 Mar 26+161d | Doncaster | William Hill Lincoln (Heritage Handicap) (Str) Sat close to the pace early - pushed along approaching 3f out and again with 2f left - unable to land a challenge and faded inside the final furlong | 16/21 | 3 | 9-8 | 100 | 105C | 86A | Callum Hutchinson | 50/1 |
| 2025 · 11 runs | ||||||||||
| 18 Oct 25+14d | Ascot | Balmoral Handicap (Sponsored By Qipco) (Str) Settled towards the back of the pack - pushed along with two furlongs left without threatening - lost place close home to finish 14th | 14/20 | 1 | 9-2 | 100 | 67C | 88A | Charles Bishop | 25/1 |
| 04 Oct 25+28d | Ascot | BetMGM Challenge Cup (Heritage Handicap) Settled in the pack early - squeezed for room and made progress inside the last two furlongs after darting left then drifting right - stayed on well but faded from third close home to end fourth | 4/15 | ½ | 9-2 | 100 | 93C | 104A | Charles Bishop | 16/1 |
| 06 Sep 25+14d | Ascot | Schweppes Handicap Handy from the off - pushed to the front a furlong out - overtaken close home - stayed on at one speed for second | 2/20 | 1½ | 9-9 | 97 | 109C | 112A | Joe Leavy | 11/1 |
| 23 Aug 25+16d | Goodwood | Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Handicap Settled in the pack early - pushed along a furlong out and closed strongly to threaten inside the final 110 yards - couldn't match the winner's finishing speed | 2/12 | 1½ | 9-4 | 96 | 114A | 102A | Charles Bishop | 11/2 |
| 07 Aug 25+8d | Chepstow | Racing League 17 Handicap Sat handy behind the front pack - moved into second with ease approaching 2f out - pushed to the front inside the final furlong - held on to score comfortably | 1/9 | 9-1 | 89 | 127A | 108A | Charles Bishop | 11/4F | |
| 30 Jul 25+20d | Goodwood | World Pool Bet With The Tote Handicap Handy in the pack early - pushed along with a furlong left before hitting the front inside the last - kept finding to win | 1/20 | 9-6 | 89 | 90C | 108A | Charles Bishop | 18/1 | |
| 10 Jul 25+14d | Newmarket | Federation Of Bloodstock Agents Handicap Held a spot near the front - pressed for effort inside the final furlong then unable to find more in the last 110yds - finished 7th beaten 3½ lengths | 7/11 | 1½ | 9-13 | 90 | 72A | 90A | Charles Bishop | 9/1 |
| 26 Jun 25+34d | Newmarket | laywheeler.com Handicap Sat just behind the pace in the middle of the field - stayed handy throughout - found extra close home to edge in front - caught right on the line | 2/12 | shd | 9-5 | 88 | 93A | 101A | Charles Bishop | 28/1 |
| 23 May 25+23d | Goodwood | BetGoodwin Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Settled off the pace in the pack - eased over to the inner and driven on approaching 2f out - stayed on without threatening the leaders inside the final furlong | 4/9 | 1¾ | 9-8 | 89 | 77A | 94A | Charles Bishop | 12/1 |
| 30 Apr 25+18d | Ascot | eventmasters.co.uk Manny Mercer Apprentice Handicap (Str) Settled at the back - always out of contention | 8/10 | 3¼ | 9-3 | 91 | 77A | 70A | Jack Nicholls | 10/1 |
| 12 Apr 25+196d | Newbury | OLBG Spring Cup Handicap (Rnd) Sat close to the pace early - urged forward with over 2f left - lost touch under pressure inside the final 2f - finished 12th | 12/14 | hd | 9-6 | 92 | 103C | 80A | Charles Bishop | 22/1 |
| 2024 · 10 runs | ||||||||||
| 28 Sep 24+30d | Newmarket | bet365 Cambridgeshire (Heritage Handicap) Settled in the pack around midfield - pushed along with 3f left - dropped away with 2f to run - well held at the finish | 25/31 | 2½ | 8-8 | 92 | 77C | 68C | Rob Hornby | 50/1 |
| 29 Aug 24+14d | Southwell (AW) | tote.co.uk Joins The Racing App Racing League Race 40 Handicap (Trainers Registered To Racing League) Settled on inner through the pack early - improved into contention approaching 2f out - drove through on inner in closing furlong to go clear near the line - caught in the last strides | 2/14 | hd | 9-4 | 88 | 97B | 98A | Charles Bishop | 16/1 |
| 15 Aug 24+7d | Windsor | Tote Placepot Leg 2 Racing League Race 23 Handicap (Trainers Registered To Racing League) Held a spot in the pack wide - pushed along with 3f left - swept to the front 2f out - opened a gap swiftly - stayed on to score | 1/9 | 10-0 | 76 | 77A | 99A | Charles Bishop | 11/4F | |
| 08 Aug 24+15d | Chepstow | Play The Placepot At tote.co.uk Racing League 15 Handicap (Trainers Registered To Racing League) Settled in behind on the rail - pushed along with 3f left - boxed in approaching 2f out - found a gap to hit the front inside the final furlong and kept on to win | 1/10 | 8-10 | 76 | 148A | 91A | Charles Bishop | 10/1 | |
| 24 Jul 24+26d | Salisbury | Highclere Castle Gin Handicap | 3/7 | hd | 9-5 | 77 | 83B | 76A | Georgia Dobie | 7/1 |
| 28 Jun 24+15d | Yarmouth | Join Moulton Racing Syndicate Handicap | 6/9 | ½ | 9-1 | 77 | 112A | 82A | Charles Bishop | 11/1 |
| 13 Jun 24+19d | Newbury | Country & Town House Handicap (Str) (Div 2) | 1/10 | 9-6 | 72 | 104A | 87A | Charles Bishop | 7/1 | |
| 25 May 24+12d | Windsor | Sri Lanka The Teardrop Island Handicap | 1/9 | 9-4 | 68 | 71A | 85A | Georgia Dobie | 7/2 | |
| 13 May 24+16d | Windsor | Commercial Acceptances Ltd Handicap | 3/11 | 1½ | 9-8 | 69 | 97A | 82A | Charles Bishop | 20/1 |
| 27 Apr 24+203d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Free Digital Racecard At raceday-ready.com Handicap | 3/7 | 1¾ | 9-3 | 69 | 81A | 73A | Georgia Dobie | 12/1 |
| 2023 · 3 runs | ||||||||||
| 07 Oct 23+15d | Newmarket | 150,000 Tattersalls October Auction Stakes (GBB Race) | 17/22 | nk | 8-11 | — | 60C | 55A | Rob Hornby | 80/1 |
| 22 Sep 23+27d | Newbury | Henry Ponsonby Memorial EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) | 4/11 | nk | 9-7 | — | 106A | 75A | Charles Bishop | 12/1 |
| 26 Aug 23 | Windsor | At The Races App Market Movers Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 8/13 | 1¾ | 9-1 | — | 60C | 64A | Georgia Dobie | 28/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Great Acclaim won?
- Great Acclaim (GB) won 6 of 32 archived starts between 2023 and 2026, a strike rate of 18.8%. Placed 14 times in total (43.8% of starts).
- Who trains Great Acclaim?
- Great Acclaim (GB) is trained by Eve Johnson Houghton, who saddled the horse on its most recent run on 3 October 2026.
- Who is Great Acclaim's sire?
- Great Acclaim (GB) is by Aclaim (IRE) out of Freedom Spirit (GB), whose sire is Muhaarar.
- What going does Great Acclaim prefer?
- Great Acclaim (GB) has the best record on good going: 2 wins from 6 starts (33.3%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Great Acclaim's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 99, from the run on 3 October 2026. The highest on record is 102.
- What is Great Acclaim's sire's record?
- Aclaim (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 9.9% of 2,547 runs since Mar 2021 (201 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest over 1m – 1m1f (all codes): 6.7% from 390.
- Who are Great Acclaim's siblings?
- Out of Freedom Spirit (GB), Great Acclaim (GB) has 2 other produce in our archive, 2 of them winners. Most wins: Sole Spirit (GB) (3). Highest grade won: Class 5 (Sole Spirit (GB)). The wins came over 6f–7f. As at Nov 2026.