The horse's wins came at Great Yarmouth in May and then Salisbury in June, both on normal ground conditions, and this is where the real pattern emerges. Kamaway has won two of just three races on standard going, a win rate of two in three that stands out sharply against its overall record. Put it on soft or heavy ground, and it struggles; put it on fast, dry ground, and it's less effective too. The horse thrives in the middle ground, literally. Eve Johnson Houghton's yard at Blewbury is having a strong season with 42 winners, and she will know exactly what conditions to target.
Kamaway also performs noticeably better over the middle distances — a mile and a furlong to a mile and two furlongs — where it has won two of six races, a one-in-three win rate over that range. That's the sweet spot, and smart placing around those parameters — normal ground, that distance band — should bring winners. The recent form shows a win just over three months ago at Salisbury, followed by a mix of placings and one poor effort, which is typical of horses still learning or waiting for the right race to fall their way. Racing yesterday means Kamaway is an active, regular competitor, and with the yard in form and a clearer picture of what works, there is every reason to think another win is not far away.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwell Galloping |
3 | 1 third, 2 other | 8 Oct | 0% |
| Salisbury Undulating |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 3 Sep | 50% |
| Great Yarmouth Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 second | 20 May | 50% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 14 Jan | 0% |
| Sandown Park Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 23 Jul | 0% |