5:05 Tramore
The Seamus Byrne Electrical Steeplechase at Tramore brings together a compact but high-quality field of five over 2m5f180y on good ground. All five runners carry the 'high-class performer' tag in the KTB assessment, yet the numbers reveal a clear separation, with Rocky's Diamond heading the KTB Fit ratings on 71. The race features several first-time headgear applications and some unproven stamina tests as the trip stretches the field, while the Tramore course records and yard stats add further layers to the puzzle.
How the race shapes up
The pace shape is described as a lone leader with medium confidence, pointing to an uncontested lead that could prove difficult for closers to bridge. Rocky's Diamond is the clear front-runner who tends to make the running or race prominently, suggesting he will dictate terms from the outset. The remaining quartet are all hold-up types who produce their efforts late, meaning the key question is whether any of them can close the gap on a horse allowed an easy time up front on this stiffening trip.
The KTB Fit ranking
- 1Rocky's Diamond KTB Selection71/100High-class performer who showed his true level when winning last time out.
- 2Anyway61/100High-class performer on his day with a solid record on good ground that includes two wins.
- 3Thecompanysergeant60/100Thecompanysergeant is a high-class performer with a solid recent record that includes two wins from his last four starts.
- 4More Coko60/100High-class performer who has already won both starts at Tramore.
- 5Rodeo Joe39/100Rodeo Joe has shown very little so far with two pulled-ups and a tailed-off effort from just three career starts.
The contenders
Rocky's Diamond KTB Fit 71/100
Rocky's Diamond is a high-class performer who showed his true level when winning last time out. He drops back in trip today to 2m5f which asks a fresh question. The Declan Queally yard operates at a 12% strike rate at Tramore from 130 runs while the jockey has a 20% strike rate at the track from 20 rides. He has two wins from three starts on good ground and tends to make the running or race on the pace. With no course form on record, the 6-year-old will be asked to show his class from the front in a race where the uncontested lead could be a significant asset.
Anyway KTB Fit 61/100
Anyway is a high-class performer on his day with a solid record on good ground that includes two wins. He steps up in trip today having shown little spark in recent runs and now tries first-time headgear. The David Kenneth Budds stable operates at a 6% strike rate at Tramore from 67 runs. Darragh O'Keeffe brings a 14% strike rate at the venue. With two wins and three places from eight starts on good ground and a held-up run-style, the 8-year-old will be looking to produce his effort late, though the combination of the longer trip and the application of headgear leaves plenty to prove.
Thecompanysergeant KTB Fit 60/100
Thecompanysergeant is a high-class performer with a solid recent record that includes two wins from his last four starts. He steps up in trip today having shown no joy in one previous try at this distance and makes his first appearance at Tramore. First-time headgear is now fitted while the Gavin Cromwell yard's 12% strike rate at the track from 183 runs is modest. Keith Donoghue is aboard and the pair have four wins from 11 starts on good ground between them. Usually held up, the 9-year-old will need to bridge the gap to the likely uncontested leader if he is to add to his recent successes.
The rest of the field
More CokoKTB Fit 60/100
More Coko is a high-class performer who has already won both starts at Tramore. He steps up in trip today having been well held over shorter on his last two completed starts, though the first-time headgear may help him settle better. On good ground he has been competitive without winning. The Willie Mullins yard boasts a 30% strike rate at Tramore from 684 runs and the 6-year-old is a hold-up type.
Rodeo JoeKTB Fit 39/100
Rodeo Joe has shown very little so far with two pulled-ups and a tailed-off effort from just three career starts. The first-time headgear is an obvious attempt to spark some improvement but the small sample means there is almost no reliable form to go on. Trainer and jockey both have limited data at Tramore while this represents an untested step up in trip. The 6-year-old is another hold-up performer.
KTB verdict
Rocky's Diamond stands out as the KTB Selection. He showed his true level when winning last time out, boasts strong connections at Tramore, handles good ground and is perfectly positioned to take advantage of the lone-leader pace shape by dictating in front. The drop back in trip is the only slight question mark. His main dangers are the other high-class performers in the small field, particularly Thecompanysergeant who arrives in form and More Coko who knows the track well, though both must overcome the step up in trip and their hold-up styles against an uncontested leader.
KTB Selection Rocky's Diamond
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky's Diamond | 6/4 | Bet365 |
| Anyway | 13/2 | Bet365 |
| Thecompanysergeant | 10/3 | Bet365 |
| More Coko | 15/8 | Bet365 |
| Rodeo Joe | 125/1 | BetTom |
This is the narrative read of the 5:05 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 is likely to set the pace?
Rocky's Diamond is the clear front-runner who tends to make the running or race on the pace, and the pace shape points to a lone leader with little pressure.
How many of the runners are wearing first-time headgear?
Four of the five runners are wearing first-time headgear: Anyway, Thecompanysergeant, More Coko and Rodeo Joe.
Which trainer has the strongest strike rate at Tramore in this race?
W P Mullins has a 30% strike rate at Tramore from 684 runs, the highest of the trainers represented.
Who is the only horse with a course win at Tramore?
More Coko has won both of his starts at Tramore.
Which horse has the highest KTB Fit rating?
Rocky's Diamond has the highest KTB Fit rating on 71/100.
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