6:05 Galway
The 6:05 at Galway is a competitive 21-runner McDonogh Capital Investments Handicap over 1m3f180y on good ground. A wide-open field is reflected in the modest KTB Fit Scores, with the top five all clustered between 61 and 52, underlining how little separates many of these runners on paper. Thatwilldoso emerges as the KTB Selection on the back of a recent course win and a solid trainer record at the venue.
How the race shapes up
Pace is tentative with only thin evidence for any established front-runner. Ephesus and Superficial look most likely to take up the running or race prominently, while the bulk of the field, including the top five principals, are held-up types who will be produced late. The key question is whether the race will develop into a true test or whether those held up can find the gaps in a crowded straight on this turning track.
The KTB Fit ranking
- 1Thatwilldoso KTB Selection61/100Usually held up and produces its effort late.
- 2Thyer59/100
- 3Fratas56/100Usually held up and produces its effort late.
- 4Unterberg54/100Usually held up and produces its effort late.
- 5Daonethatgotaway52/100Usually held up and produces its effort late.
- 6Ephesus51/100Tends to make the running or race on the pace.
- 7Diamond Exchange51/100Usually held up and produces its effort late.
- 8Ivatt51/100
- 9Royal Saxo50/100Usually held up and produces its effort late.
- 10Granville Street49/100Usually held up and produces its effort late.
- 11Superficial49/100Tends to make the running or race on the pace.
- 12Brosna Town48/100
- 13Cala Bonita48/100Usually held up and produces its effort late.
- 14Deralo Ir46/100Usually held up and produces its effort late.
- 15Steps In The Sand44/100Usually held up and produces its effort late.
- 16Tribal Moon44/100Usually races handily, on or close to the lead.
- 17Hexagonal42/100Usually races handily, on or close to the lead.
- 18Sir Jeremy41/100Usually held up and produces its effort late.
- 19Pillar Of Hope40/100Usually held up and produces its effort late.
- 20Arch Enemy37/100Usually held up and produces its effort late.
- 21Concert Party37/100Usually held up and produces its effort late.
The contenders
Thatwilldoso KTB Fit 61/100
Thatwilldoso arrives with a KTB Fit of 61 and is the clear selection. A 5-year-old with recent form figures of 2-9051, he showed his liking for the venue when winning here last time out from 1 from 1 course starts. The Kevin Thomas Coleman yard posts an 11% strike rate at Galway with an A/E of 1.87, and the trainer-jockey combination shows 4/31 (13%) with an A/E of 2.01 and positive LSP of +£10.00. Usually held up and producing his effort late, he has 1 win from 5 on good ground with a further placing, and from draw 1 he is well placed to launch a late challenge if the race sets up for closers.
Thyer KTB Fit 59/100
Thyer is rated just behind on a KTB Fit of 59. His recent form reads 000-65 and he now tries first-time headgear. The Maurice Andrew Ahern stable has a striking 67% strike rate at Galway from a small sample with an A/E of 9.67, while the trainer-jockey record stands at 2/17 (12%) with an A/E of 1.30 and +£12.00 LSP. He has 2 wins from 8 on good ground with three placings, though he has no course form on record. Drawn widest in 21, this 5-year-old will need to overcome that position but the yard's record here demands respect.
Fratas KTB Fit 56/100
Fratas carries a KTB Fit of 56. Recent form of 0244-6 is respectable and he has course-winning form, recording 1 from 5 here. Joseph Patrick O'Brien's 11% strike rate at Galway comes with an A/E of 0.75 from a huge 547 runs, and the trainer-jockey partnership shows 31/173 (18%) with an A/E of 1.07. With 3 wins from 13 on good and eight placings, this 6-year-old is usually held up, though the run-style evidence is limited. From draw 11 he should get a suitable trip if the pace holds.
Unterberg KTB Fit 54/100
Unterberg is next with a KTB Fit of 54. His form reads 111088 and he has been competitive on good ground without winning, posting one placing from 10 starts. Laura Hourigan's yard has a 17% strike rate at Galway with an A/E of 1.74, and the trainer-jockey record stands at 4/23 (17%) with an A/E of 1.88. This 7-year-old is usually held up with limited evidence, has no win or place from one run here, and is drawn high in 19. The yard's local record offers some hope in a race where closers may be favoured.
Daonethatgotaway KTB Fit 52/100
Daonethatgotaway completes the principals on a KTB Fit of 52. Recent form of 214207 includes useful efforts and he has 2 wins from 7 on good with two placings. The Mark Fahey stable records a 12% strike rate at Galway with an A/E of 1.27, though the trainer-jockey combination shows 2/35 (6%) with an A/E of 0.52. Usually held up with limited evidence, this 6-year-old tries first-time headgear and has no course form. Drawn 18, he will be coming from the back in a race that could suit his style.
The rest of the field
EphesusKTB Fit 51/100
Ephesus has a KTB Fit of 51. Recent form reads 5100-9 and he tries first-time headgear. Usually a front-runner with limited evidence, he has 2 wins from 6 on good and has placed twice at the venue without winning from four runs here.
Diamond ExchangeKTB Fit 51/100
Diamond Exchange has a KTB Fit of 51. Form of 131875 sees him tried in first-time headgear. Usually held up, the yard has a 9% strike rate at Galway and he has 1 win from 5 on good with three placings, though he has no course form.
IvattKTB Fit 51/100
Ivatt carries a KTB Fit of 51. Recent form reads 52648- and he has run just once on good without placing. The Gordon Elliott yard has an 11% strike rate at Galway, though this 4-year-old has no course form on record.
Royal SaxoKTB Fit 50/100
Royal Saxo is rated 50 on KTB Fit. Form of 12-995 shows ability but he is unproven on good ground. Usually held up, the A J Martin yard has a 10% strike rate at Galway though he has no course form.
Granville StreetKTB Fit 49/100
Granville Street has a KTB Fit of 49. Recent form reads 6-2548 and he tries first-time headgear. He has placed three times from four runs on good and has a course win from five starts here.
SuperficialKTB Fit 49/100
Superficial is rated 49. Form of 53-261 includes a recent win and he tends to race prominently. He has run twice here without placing and showed little on his one run on good ground.
Brosna TownKTB Fit 48/100
Brosna Town has a KTB Fit of 48 and tries first-time headgear. Recent form reads 4036-0 and he has 1 win from 10 on good with three placings. He has run three times here without winning or placing.
Cala BonitaKTB Fit 48/100
Cala Bonita carries a KTB Fit of 48. Form of -48471 features a recent win and she has a course record of 1 from 2. Usually held up, she has 1 win from 5 on good.
Deralo IrKTB Fit 46/100
Deralo Ir is rated 46 on KTB Fit. Recent form reads 2527-7 and he is unproven on good ground. Usually held up, the A J Martin yard has a 10% strike rate at Galway though he has no course form.
Steps In The SandKTB Fit 44/100
Steps In The Sand has a KTB Fit of 44 and tries first-time headgear. Form of 28-900 shows he has won here from three starts and he has 3 wins from 22 on good with five placings.
Tribal MoonKTB Fit 44/100
Tribal Moon carries a KTB Fit of 44 and tries first-time headgear. Recent form of 40332- shows consistency and he races prominently. He has placed once from seven on good but is without a win or place from two runs here.
HexagonalKTB Fit 42/100
Hexagonal is rated 42. Form of 996010 includes a win and he races prominently. He has 1 win from 5 on good and ran once here without placing.
Sir JeremyKTB Fit 41/100
Sir Jeremy has a KTB Fit of 41 and tries first-time headgear. Recent form of 0-7195 includes a win and he has 1 win from 8 on good. He has run three times here without winning.
Pillar Of HopeKTB Fit 40/100
Pillar Of Hope is rated 40. Recent form reads -88046 and he is usually held up. He has placed twice from two runs here and has 1 win from 9 on good.
Arch EnemyKTB Fit 37/100
Arch Enemy has a KTB Fit of 37. Form of -66110 includes two recent wins and he has 3 wins from 16 on good with seven placings. Usually held up, he has placed once from six runs at the track.
Concert PartyKTB Fit 37/100
Concert Party is rated 37 on KTB Fit. Recent form of 110-95 shows earlier promise but he has shown little in two runs on good. Usually held up, he has no course form.
KTB verdict
Thatwilldoso is the KTB Selection. He brings the strongest combination of a recent course win, a yard that performs well at Galway and a run-style that should be suited if the tentative pace allows closers into the race. His ability to produce a late effort from a low draw adds to his appeal in a race where the majority are held-up types. The main dangers are headed by Thyer, whose trainer has an outstanding record at the venue, and Fratas, who has already shown his liking for this track. Unterberg and Daonethatgotaway round out the principals and cannot be dismissed in a handicap where so many have similar profiles.
KTB Selection Thatwilldoso
This is the narrative read of the 6:05 Galway. For the live card — runner-by-runner stats, the full Fit Score breakdown and current odds — see the Galway racecard. New here? How KTB works explains the Fit Score and why we publish both.
Questions about this race
Which horse has the best recent course form at Galway?
Thatwilldoso has won here from 1 from 1 course starts.
How does the trainer of Thyer perform at Galway?
Maurice Andrew Ahern has a 67% strike rate at Galway with an A/E of 9.67 from 3 runs.
Which runners are likely to set the pace?
Ephesus tends to make the running or race on the pace, while Superficial also tends to race prominently.
Which of the principals have course wins at Galway?
Thatwilldoso has won here from 1 from 1 and Fratas has won here from 1 from 5.
Which horses are trying first-time headgear?
Thyer, Daonethatgotaway, Ephesus, Diamond Exchange, Granville Street, Brosna Town, Cala Bonita, Steps In The Sand, Tribal Moon, Hexagonal and Sir Jeremy are all trying first-time headgear.
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