6:45 Killarney
The 6:45 at Killarney is an Easyfix Equine Handicap Steeplechase over 2m7f100y on good ground with a field of 13. It features several useful performers who have previously won at the track, though recent form is mixed across the line-up and first-time headgear is widespread. The KTB Fit Scores are tightly bunched at the top, headed by Oneforgonzo on 64, with the next four principals all between 56 and 60, suggesting a competitive tactical heat rather than one dominated by a standout.
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. With the majority of the field, including all five principals, tending to be held up or settle in midfield, the race is likely to develop into a test of timing and positioning off a moderate gallop. The key question will be which of the late closers can produce their effort at the right moment as the race opens up inside the final mile.
The KTB Fit ranking
- 1Oneforgonzo KTB Selection64/100Useful performer who won on his only previous visit to Killarney.
- 2Smallcraftwarning60/100Useful performer who has won over this trip and at this track.
- 3King Ferdinand57/100Useful sort who has won over this trip and at this track.
- 4Tropical Image57/100Tropical Image is a fair performer who has shown consistent placed form at this track without winning.
- 5Ladies Well56/100Useful performer who has won both starts here at Killarney and also has a win over today's trip.
- 6Cullenwaine55/100Fair sort who won over this trip at Killarney last time and arrives in decent form.
- 7Je Suis53/100Useful performer who has shown competitive form on good ground but is yet to win in 14 starts.
- 8Western Model51/100Western Model is a useful performer who arrives in decent nick after a win and two placed efforts from his last four starts.
- 9Kilkee Bay50/100Useful performer who has run well here without winning, finishing second on one of three starts at Killarney.
- 10Mount Shenshan45/100Fair performer who has been largely out of form this year with a string of modest efforts.
- 11Walk Away Harry44/100Useful performer who showed a bit more spark when fourth on his return last month.
- 12Wakey Wakey Man44/100Fair horse who has shown consistent form without winning.
- 13Malton Groove39/100Fair performer who has been a regular at this trip and has placed twice without winning.
The contenders
Oneforgonzo KTB Fit 64/100
Oneforgonzo is a useful performer who won on his only previous visit to Killarney. He steps up markedly in trip today having shown little on good ground over shorter distances, and the first-time headgear is an unknown. The trainer records a solid 9% strike-rate at the track from 57 runs, while the jockey has a 40% strike-rate at Killarney from five rides. Usually held up and producing his effort late, he will be hoping the extra distance and new headgear bring about the necessary improvement in this steadily-run affair.
Smallcraftwarning KTB Fit 60/100
Smallcraftwarning is a useful performer who has won over this trip and at this track. Recent form has been patchy and the first-time headgear is now needed after a string of modest efforts. The trainer's modest 6% strike-rate at Killarney from 156 runs adds a further note of caution, though the jockey has a 13% strike-rate here from eight rides. Usually held up and producing his effort late with high confidence, he has been placed twice from 14 starts on good ground and will need to bounce back to his best in a race that could suit his style.
King Ferdinand KTB Fit 57/100
King Ferdinand is a useful sort who has won over this trip and at this track. Recent form is poor and he steps back up in distance having last run over 2m2f, with first-time headgear now applied. The trainer has a 6% strike-rate at Killarney from 254 runs while the jockey's record reads 3% from 33 rides here. Typically settling in midfield, he has been placed once from nine starts on good ground and will need to show significant revival if he is to figure prominently.
Tropical Image KTB Fit 57/100
Tropical Image is a fair performer who has shown consistent placed form at this track without winning, including a third on one of four previous runs here. He has been competitive on good ground in the past, with two placed efforts from seven starts, and now tries first-time headgear after a string of respectable efforts. Usually held up and producing his effort late, the trip remains a question as he has only tried it once before. The trainer's 9% strike-rate at Killarney from 123 runs and the jockey's 13% from 97 rides provide some encouragement.
Ladies Well KTB Fit 56/100
Ladies Well is a useful performer who has won both starts here at Killarney and also has a win over today's trip. She steps up in distance from 2m5½f with first-time headgear, which adds a question, though the yard's solid 11% strike-rate at the track from 161 runs offers some reassurance. With one win and two places from five runs on good ground, she arrives in decent nick having won two of her last four starts. Usually held up with high confidence, she could be well suited by the anticipated steady pace.
The rest of the field
CullenwaineKTB Fit 55/100
Cullenwaine is a fair sort who won over this trip at Killarney last time and arrives in decent form. He has shown up well around here before with one win from four runs and the trainer holds a strong 17% strike-rate at the track from six runs, though the jockey is 6% from 34 rides. Usually held up, he tries first-time headgear with two wins from 18 starts on good ground.
Je SuisKTB Fit 53/100
Je Suis is a useful performer who has shown competitive form on good ground but is yet to win in 14 starts. Only one previous run at Killarney resulted in a modest sixth, and he steps up in trip today having failed to trouble the judge in two previous attempts at this distance. First-time headgear is now applied while the trainer maintains a solid 16% strike-rate at the track from 45 runs.
Western ModelKTB Fit 51/100
Western Model is a useful performer who arrives in decent nick after a win and two placed efforts from his last four starts. He has a solid record on good ground with one win from four starts and has already won over today's trip, though he now drops back from 3m. The trainer holds a 12% strike-rate at Killarney from 17 runs while the jockey is making his first appearance at the track.
Kilkee BayKTB Fit 50/100
Kilkee Bay is a useful performer who has run well here without winning, finishing second on one of three starts at Killarney. He drops back from 3m1f to a trip where he has placed once in two attempts, though he is 0-6 on good ground and now tries headgear for the first time. The trainer's modest 6% strike-rate at the track from 355 runs is another negative.
Mount ShenshanKTB Fit 45/100
Mount Shenshan is a fair performer who has been largely out of form this year with a string of modest efforts. He steps up markedly in trip today having shown little at shorter distances and has failed to place in four runs on good ground. The trainer has a solid 11% strike-rate at Killarney from 138 runs.
Walk Away HarryKTB Fit 44/100
Walk Away Harry is a useful performer who showed a bit more spark when fourth on his return last month. He steps up markedly in trip today while having only one previous try at this sort of distance and his record on good ground is modest from just three starts. The trainer's 1% strike-rate from 82 rides at Killarney adds another negative.
Wakey Wakey ManKTB Fit 44/100
Wakey Wakey Man is a fair horse who has shown consistent form without winning. He drops back from 3m to a trip where he has placed once, though he has failed to place in two runs on good ground. The trainer holds a 10% strike-rate at Killarney from 62 runs while this is the horse's first visit to the track.
Malton GrooveKTB Fit 39/100
Malton Groove is a fair performer who has been a regular at this trip and has placed twice without winning. He ran respectably when sixth here on his only visit to Killarney and has shown enough on good ground to stay competitive with three placed efforts from seven starts. First-time headgear is now tried and the yard's modest record at the track offers little encouragement.
KTB verdict
Oneforgonzo is the KTB Selection. A useful performer who won on his only previous visit to Killarney, he can step up markedly in trip and make the first-time headgear work in a steadily-run race that should suit his held-up style. The trainer's solid record at the track and the jockey's strong strike-rate here add to the positives. Main dangers are Smallcraftwarning, who has won over the trip and at the course but needs the headgear to spark a revival, and Ladies Well, who has won both previous starts at Killarney and brings good-ground form. King Ferdinand and Tropical Image are others with course-winning form who cannot be entirely ruled out if the headgear helps them bounce back.
KTB Selection Oneforgonzo
Morning odds
Best available price per runner, captured 00:07 UTC, 20 Aug. These are a morning snapshot and will have moved — see the live racecard for current prices.
| Runner | Morning price | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Je Suis | 12/1 | Coral |
This is the narrative read of the 6:45 Killarney. For the live card — runner-by-runner stats, the full Fit Score breakdown and current odds — see the Killarney racecard. New here? How KTB works explains the Fit Score and why we publish both.
Questions about this race
Which horse has won on its only previous visit to Killarney?
Oneforgonzo won on his only previous visit to Killarney.
How many of the principals are wearing first-time headgear?
All five principals are wearing first-time headgear.
Which trainer has the strongest strike-rate at Killarney among those represented in the top five?
Andrew Slattery has an 11% strike-rate at Killarney from 161 runs.
Which horse has the highest jockey strike-rate at Killarney in the principals?
Anna McGuinness has a 40% strike-rate at Killarney from five rides.
Which horse won over this trip at Killarney last time out?
Cullenwaine won over this trip at Killarney last time.
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