7:55 Tramore
The Comeragh Veterinary Kilmackthomas Handicap Hurdle at Tramore brings together a field of 12 for this 2m5f0y contest on good ground. Several smart performers line up, headed by recent winner Tolka Row who carries top KTB Fit of 66, while a clutch of others sit on 64 and 59 including Ryan's Son, Mighty Berkshire and Tullyveery Lad. With no obvious leader in a race that lacks pace, the KTB numbers point to a steadily-run, tactical affair in which being well placed and having proven ability at the venue or trip could prove decisive.
How the race shapes up
The pace shape indicates a lack of any natural front-runner, suggesting a steadily-run, tactical race where those who can be handy without overdoing it will hold the advantage. Most of the field prefer to be held up, with only Tullyveery Lad likely to race prominently on his usual pattern. The key question is whether the race will develop into a test of positioning and timing on the turn into the straight, with late closers needing to find a clear run in what could become a sprint for the line.
The KTB Fit ranking
- 1Tolka Row KTB Selection66/100Useful performer who showed his best effort yet when winning last time out.
- 2Ryan's Son64/100Smart performer who showed useful form when winning at this track last season.
- 3Mighty Berkshire64/100Smart performer who showed his best when winning a handicap at Wexford last time and has solid placed form on good ground.
- 4Tullyveery Lad59/100Tullyveery Lad is a useful performer who has won twice at Tramore from eight runs and returns to a trip where he has scored once from seven attempts.
- 5Latopix56/100Smart performer who has shown strong placed form in both starts this season.
- 6Jacko Star56/100Smart performer who has shown consistent placed form without quite landing a big one.
- 7Good World52/100Useful performer on his day but has been out of form for some time and failed to complete on his last two completed starts.
- 8Boston Beach52/100Useful performer who has shown some ability but has been out of form on his last couple of starts.
- 9Hillstar Blues47/100Useful performer on his day but has been out of form for a while and showed little on his recent return.
- 10Ray Gun43/100Useful performer who has been out of form for some time with a string of poor efforts including two pulled up.
- 11Moonlight Paradise42/100Useful performer who has shown some ability but has been inconsistent of late with a recent pulled-up effort.
- 12Diamond Secret42/100Useful on his day but has been struggling for form lately and refused to race on his most recent start.
The contenders
Tolka Row KTB Fit 66/100
Tolka Row arrives as a useful performer who produced his best effort yet when winning last time out. He has already placed over course and distance at Tramore and handles good ground, with one win from three starts on it. The yard's modest 9% strike rate here from 222 runs adds a note of caution, yet the jockey's 20% strike rate at the track from ten rides offers some compensation. Usually held up and producing his effort late, he should be well suited to the predicted steady pace in this tactical affair. Having shown progressive signs, he looks the one to beat from a KTB Fit of 66.
Ryan's Son KTB Fit 64/100
Ryan's Son is a smart performer who showed useful form when winning at this track last season. He was well below that level on return at Cork last month though and now tries a new trip with first-time headgear. The yard has a solid 10% strike rate here from a big sample of 194 runs. Usually held up with limited evidence, he may need the run and the new headgear to spark a revival. With a KTB Fit of 64 he remains respected on his previous course success but has questions to answer on current form.
Mighty Berkshire KTB Fit 64/100
Mighty Berkshire is a smart performer who showed his best when winning a handicap at Wexford last time and has solid placed form on good ground. He drops back in trip having failed to land a blow over this distance on his two previous attempts. First-time headgear is another new factor while the trainer holds a 12% strike rate at Tramore from 130 runs. Usually held up and producing his effort late with high confidence, he should be suited by the lack of pace. The trainer-jockey combination has an 18% strike rate together from 276 runs with a positive A/E of 1.11, keeping him firmly in the mix at a KTB Fit of 64.
Tullyveery Lad KTB Fit 59/100
Tullyveery Lad is a useful performer who has won twice at Tramore from eight runs and returns to a trip where he has scored once from seven attempts. He has four wins from 24 starts on good ground and the yard holds a solid 17% strike rate here from 23 runs. Usually races handily, on or close to the lead, which should be an asset in a race lacking a leader. First-time headgear is now fitted after an unseated last time and a string of modest efforts. With a KTB Fit of 59 and course-winning form, he is one who could capitalise on the predicted tactical shape.
Latopix KTB Fit 56/100
Latopix is a smart performer who has shown strong placed form in both starts this season. He steps up in trip today having already placed over this distance on his sole attempt, which looks a positive move. The trainer has a solid 15% strike rate at Tramore from a big sample of 577 runs. Typically settling in midfield, he should be able to find a position without too much trouble in this steadily-run affair. With a KTB Fit of 56 and the De Bromhead-O'Keeffe combination boasting a 16% strike rate together from 949 runs, he is another who warrants close attention.
The rest of the field
Jacko StarKTB Fit 56/100
Jacko Star is a smart performer who has shown consistent placed form without quite landing a big one. He steps up in trip today for the first time which asks a fresh question of him. The trainer holds a solid 13% strike rate at Tramore from 56 runs.
Good WorldKTB Fit 52/100
Good World is a useful performer on his day but has been out of form for some time and failed to complete on his last two completed starts. He has shown nothing at this track in four runs and the trainer's modest 5% strike rate here adds little encouragement. First-time headgear is now tried as he drops back in trip to a distance at which he has won twice.
Boston BeachKTB Fit 52/100
Boston Beach is a useful performer who has shown some ability but has been out of form on his last couple of starts. He drops back in trip to 2m5f today which asks a fresh question. The trainer has a solid 15% strike rate from 509 runs at Tramore.
Hillstar BluesKTB Fit 47/100
Hillstar Blues is a useful performer on his day but has been out of form for a while and showed little on his recent return. Only one previous run at Tramore resulted in a modest fifth while the trainer's 1% strike rate from 89 runs here is poor. He steps up in trip for the first time today on ground he has failed to place on in three attempts.
Ray GunKTB Fit 43/100
Ray Gun is a useful performer who has been out of form for some time with a string of poor efforts including two pulled up. He steps up in trip today while wearing headgear for the first time and that combination asks a fresh question. The trainer has a modest 9% strike rate at Tramore from 55 runs.
Moonlight ParadiseKTB Fit 42/100
Moonlight Paradise is a useful performer who has shown some ability but has been inconsistent of late with a recent pulled-up effort. He drops back in trip today having last run over three miles and this will be a first try at the distance. First-time headgear is now fitted while the trainer has an 8% strike rate at Tramore from 250 runs.
Diamond SecretKTB Fit 42/100
Diamond Secret is useful on his day but has been struggling for form lately and refused to race on his most recent start. He has shown little at Tramore in one visit and is unplaced in both runs on good ground. First-time headgear is now tried as he steps up in trip.
KTB verdict
Tolka Row stands out as the KTB Selection. He showed his best effort yet when winning last time out, has already placed over course and distance at Tramore and handles good ground, making him well equipped for this steadily-run handicap. The yard's modest strike rate at the venue is the only slight concern. His main dangers are likely to come from Mighty Berkshire, who arrives in form after a Wexford success, and Tullyveery Lad, who knows his way around Tramore and could benefit from the lack of pace up front.
KTB Selection Tolka Row
Morning odds
Best available price per runner, captured 00:00 UTC, 14 Aug. These are a morning snapshot and will have moved — see the live racecard for current prices.
| Runner | Morning price | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Tolka Row | 3/1 | Bet365 |
| Ryan's Son | 16/1 | BetTom |
| Mighty Berkshire | 10/3 | BetTom |
| Tullyveery Lad | 12/1 | BetTom |
| Latopix | 7/2 | Bet365 |
| Jacko Star | 15/2 | Bet365 |
| Good World | 25/1 | Bet365 |
| Boston Beach | 14/1 | BetTom |
| Hillstar Blues | 22/1 | Bet365 |
| Ray Gun | 33/1 | Bet365 |
| Moonlight Paradise | 11/1 | Bet365 |
| Diamond Secret | 10/1 | Bet365 |
This is the narrative read of the 7:55 Tramore. For the live card — runner-by-runner stats, the full Fit Score breakdown and current odds — see the Tramore racecard. New here? How KTB works explains the Fit Score and why we publish both.
Questions about this race
Which horse has already placed over course and distance at Tramore?
Tolka Row has placed over course and distance at Tramore, having finished second on his only previous run here.
How many wins has Tullyveery Lad recorded at Tramore?
Tullyveery Lad has won twice at Tramore from eight runs.
What is the trainer-jockey strike rate for Declan Queally and Mr D L Queally together at Tramore?
The combination of Declan Queally and Mr D L Queally has a 18% strike rate from 276 runs with an A/E of 1.11.
Which runners are trying first-time headgear in this race?
Ryan's Son, Mighty Berkshire, Tullyveery Lad, Good World, Ray Gun, Moonlight Paradise and Diamond Secret are all fitted with first-time headgear.
Who holds the strongest strike rate at Tramore among the trainers in this field?
R P Cody holds a 17% strike rate at Tramore from 23 runs, the highest among the trainers represented.
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