Sole Spirit

Bryan Smart's Sutton Bank yard clearly knows how to get the best out of Sole Spirit. The breakthrough came at Doncaster on 27 June 2025, and the horse has been climbing ever since. What's particularly interesting is how much Sole Spirit loves fast, dry ground — it has won 2 of its 4 races (50%) on those conditions, nearly double its win rate overall. That tells you something important: this horse has clear preferences, and when conditions suit, it performs noticeably better. The most recent win came at Newcastle on 11 September, 2025, though that was 13 months back now. Still, the fact that it is currently active, having raced just a day ago, shows Sole Spirit remains a regular fixture in the yard's plans.

At Class 5 level — the lower rungs of competitive racing — Sole Spirit has managed just 1 win from 4 races (25%), which suggests the horse finds its true level at lower grades. That is not criticism; plenty of horses are honest midfield competitors who deliver when the race is pitched right. The recent winning run suggests those conditions are becoming more frequent. If Sole Spirit can stay sound and keep finding races where the ground suits, there is every chance it will pick up another win or two before the season turns.