8:25 Tramore
The 8:25 at Tramore is a 2m0f80y bumper on good ground that features an unusually open-looking field of eight. With no standout established performer and several debutants in the line-up, the KTB Fit scores are tightly bunched between 51 and 39, underlining the tactical and uncertain nature of the race. The Mullins team sends out the top-rated runner, but the modest trainer figures at the venue for most of the opposition and the lack of course form across the card add layers of complexity.
How the race shapes up
The pace shape lacks a clear leader and points to a steadily-run, tactical affair in which being handy should pay dividends. Most of the field are hold-up types who produce their effort late, so the key question is whether any horse can muster the necessary tactical speed to secure a prominent position early or whether the race will develop into a sprint from the final bend. With confidence in the pace map only medium, the ability to conserve energy while staying close enough to the action will likely decide matters.
The KTB Fit ranking
- 1Long'way KTB Selection51/100Longway is a debutant whose assessment rests mainly on pedigree and the powerful Mullins operation.
- 2Cloneen To The Max48/100Has shown very little in five runs to date and the recent form figures of 03P-60 tell their own story.
- 3Charles Kickham47/100Charles Kickham has shown only modest form in three starts on the Flat, with his best effort an eighth of 14 at Killarney last time.
- 4Call My Name45/100Call My Name is a newcomer with no racecourse experience.
- 5Mountain Sky44/100Placed twice from three starts and steps up in trip having shown some promise at around 1m7f.
- 6No Pass Port42/100No Pass Port showed little on his sole start when finishing ninth over 2m1f.
- 7Moonhall Lad40/100Moonhall Lad is a debutant with no racecourse experience.
- 8Tale Of Intrigue39/100Tale Of Intrigue has shown some ability on his last three starts, finishing in the frame each time, though he has yet to win in five runs.
The contenders
Long'way KTB Fit 51/100
Long'way is a debutant whose assessment rests mainly on pedigree and the powerful Mullins operation. The yard boasts a 30% strike rate at Tramore from a huge sample of runners, while the jockey has a 43% strike rate at the track. By Galiway, he carries an 11% overall win rate for the sire across 1530 runners, though he has no course win on record. With no racecourse form and low data confidence there is little else to go on, yet the combination of yard strength and local record makes him the one to beat. The trainer and jockey combination shows 806 winners from 2477 rides at a 33% strike rate.
Cloneen To The Max KTB Fit 48/100
Cloneen To The Max has shown very little in five runs to date and the recent form figures of 03P-60 tell their own story. Usually held up and producing his effort late, he drops back in trip today having failed to make the frame in two previous tries at this distance. The trainer has no recorded runners at Tramore and the overall trainer-jockey record stands at a modest 6% strike rate. He has had two runs on good ground without winning or placing, and he has no course form on record. At seven years of age he brings the least encouraging profile of the main contenders.
Charles Kickham KTB Fit 47/100
Charles Kickham has shown only modest form in three starts on the Flat, with his best effort an eighth of 14 at Killarney last time. Usually held up and producing his effort late, he now steps up markedly in trip while wearing first-time headgear. The yard's modest 3% strike rate at Tramore from 80 runs adds to the reasons for treating this lightly-raced runner with caution. He has had two runs on good ground without winning or placing and has no course form on record. The trainer-jockey partnership shows a 13% strike rate from 16 rides with a positive A/E of 2.15.
Call My Name KTB Fit 45/100
Call My Name is a newcomer with no racecourse experience. By Affinisea, he carries a 12% overall win rate for the sire across 1182 runners, yet the yard has a modest 6% strike rate at Tramore from 129 runs. The trainer and jockey combination records a 16% strike rate from 144 rides. With low data confidence on this debut, pedigree and sales background will need to be strong to overcome the trainer's poor course record. He represents a yard that has sent out 23 winners from 144 rides at an A/E of 0.89.
The rest of the field
Mountain SkyKTB Fit 44/100
Mountain Sky has been placed twice from three starts and steps up in trip having shown some promise at around 1m7f. First-time headgear is an interesting addition for this lightly-raced 4-year-old, though the trainer's modest 6% strike rate at Tramore from 31 runs offers little encouragement. He has been placed once from one run on good ground and usually races held up.
No Pass PortKTB Fit 42/100
No Pass Port showed little on his sole start when finishing ninth over 2m1f. He now drops back in trip to a distance he has never tried, which asks a fresh question of him, while he remains unproven on good ground. The yard has a modest 5% strike rate from 331 runs at Tramore and he usually races held up.
Moonhall LadKTB Fit 40/100
Moonhall Lad is a debutant with no racecourse experience. His pedigree and sales background are the only guide available and the low data confidence means any conclusions are tentative at best. The trainer has a 0% strike rate at Tramore from two runs, which is too small a sample to judge.
Tale Of IntrigueKTB Fit 39/100
Tale Of Intrigue has shown some ability on his last three starts, finishing in the frame each time, though he has yet to win in five runs. Usually held up and producing his effort late, he drops back in trip today having been placed without winning at this distance previously. The trainer has a 0% strike rate from seven runs at Tramore and the horse has had two runs on good ground without winning or placing.
KTB verdict
Long'way is the KTB Selection. His assessment rests mainly on pedigree and the powerful Mullins operation, which carries a 30% strike rate at Tramore from a huge sample together with a strong jockey record at the venue. In a race that lacks a leader and looks likely to be run at a steady pace, his connections' local prowess gives him the strongest claims on paper. The main dangers are Call My Name, who brings a different but potentially useful pedigree on debut, and the more experienced Mountain Sky, who has shown placed form and now tries headgear. Charles Kickham and Cloneen To The Max look opposable on what they have shown so far.
KTB Selection Long'way
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Long'way | Evens | BetTom |
| Cloneen To The Max | 150/1 | BetTom |
| Charles Kickham | 25/1 | Bet365 |
| Call My Name | 7/1 | Bet Victor |
| Mountain Sky | 6/4 | Bet365 |
| No Pass Port | 66/1 | Bet365 |
| Tale Of Intrigue | 14/1 | Bet365 |
This is the narrative read of the 8:25 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
Why does the KTB Selection head the Fit ratings despite having no racecourse form?
Long'way's assessment rests mainly on pedigree and the powerful Mullins operation, which has a 30% strike rate at Tramore from a huge sample.
How is the race expected to be run given the pace shape?
It lacks a leader and is likely to be a steadily-run, tactical affair where being handy pays.
Which runners are wearing first-time headgear?
Charles Kickham and Mountain Sky.
What is the trainer's strike rate at Tramore for the yard of the KTB Selection?
30% strike rate at Tramore from a huge sample.
Which horse usually races prominently rather than held up?
None of the field; the pace shape notes that most are held-up types.
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