October 09 / 19.15 Kempton (AW)

19.15

Standard To Slow

Ted Palmer Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Ted Palmer Memorial Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.13
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 1-2543 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Unbeaten in three runs as a 3yo, including a C&D handicap off 8lb lower mark; yet to win this year but she was an eyecatching third over C&D two weeks ago and is knocking on the door.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(8)

9th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Mezzo Soprano

9st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

took keen hold, prominent, raced in second after 2f, ridden from over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on and all out

4/1

3rd

1

(6)

25th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Mezzo Soprano

10st 1lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Unbeaten in three runs as a 3yo, including a C&D handicap off 8lb lower; beaten favourite in all three runs this year but she's run to a useful level and can feature prominently once again.

6/1

4th

7

(3)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:20 Haydock

Mezzo Soprano

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won first three starts last season (including on good/soft) and reappeared with close second at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) in June; only fifth at Windsor (6f, good) since but received an early bump and shaped as though this return to 7f would be ideal; retains potential; could have a big say.

9/2

20/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 3-1058 D

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Successful on first AW attempt in 7f Chelmsford maiden in April but has finished last in three handicaps back on turf since; first-time blinkers worn last time are dispensed with, but unless the return to Polytrack revitalises him, there is a chance he's going the wrong way.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

6

(3)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:40 Chepstow

Robbo

8st 11lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Placed in two of his last three starts (1m2f/1m3f, AW) for this yard and he won on good to soft at Goodwood (1m) last June for the Moores; tackles stiffer opposition this time but can't be ruled out.

6/1

3rd

2

(2)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Robbo

9st 8lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Inconsistent gelding who's with his third yard; better effort at Lingfield in February but gave himself no chance of seeing out 1m4f on his first crack at beyond 1m2f latest thanks to pulling hard; needs to settle early if he's to have a chance.

8/1

6th

1

(4)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

Robbo

9st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

On same mark as for his Goodwood win (1m) for Gary and Josh Moore last summer; made a low-key start for new yard last month but he returned to form with a creditable third here (1m2f) last time; was strong at the finish in that race and he's in the mix at this new trip.

11/2

8/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 336712 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Both wins at Sandown, the latest narrowly over 1m in August; unlucky not to gain a third course success when second (7f, soft) last month after being badly hampered at the start; had AW form for previous yard and in good order so should go well.
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9th

8

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Hat Toss

9st 3lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: James Owen

Has claims on a narrow C&D win in November and a close second at Lingfield in December, but he finished behind several of these when only eighth of 11 at Wolverhampton (100-30 favourite) on Boxing Day; needs to bounce back.

10/1

9th

8

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Hat Toss

9st 3lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: James Owen

Has claims on a narrow C&D win in November and a close second at Lingfield in December, but he finished behind several of these when only eighth of 11 at Wolverhampton (100-30 favourite) on Boxing Day; needs to bounce back.

10/1

11/2

Form: 023212 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at the sixth attempt over C&D in August; showed improvement when second on her handicap debut over C&D last month, with Completed and D Flawless behind; looks sure to go close.
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4th

7

(7)

9th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Upscale

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, led, increased tempo from over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra and lost position inside final 110yds

11/2

2nd

6

(6)

20th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Upscale

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Off the mark at the sixth attempt when winning a C&D novice 23 days ago; picked up well in a steadily run race (Cognisance won the second division in a time over two seconds quicker) on that occasion and could have more to offer on this surface.

7/2

1st

10

(2)

28th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Upscale

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Five-race maiden; best efforts when runner-up three times, beaten only half a length at Salisbury (7f) most recently; hasn't progressed in the expected manner but brings the best form to this AW debut and is bred to be suited by the new scenario (dam's first win came over C&D).

Evs

7/1

Form: 471261

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has improved since dropped to 6f, getting off the mark in a Doncaster maiden in June and improved form in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when winning at Newcastle (AW) last month; progressive but it remains to be seen if he can be as effective back up in trip.
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8th

5

(9)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Asimov

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

2-4 over 6f, keeping on well when scoring at Newcastle last month (cheekpieces first time); only fifth at Kempton two weeks ago (7f) when he made a big move in the sixth furlong but couldn't quite sustain his effort close home; change of headgear today; not fully exposed as a sprinter.

5/1

5th

8

(10)

9th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Asimov

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

took keen hold, towards rear, midfield halfway

7/1

1st

5

(2)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Asimov

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

A drop to sprinting paid dividends when he won a 6f maiden at Doncaster in June; two subsequent runs in 6f handicaps have been fine but he will need the new cheekpieces to prompt extra if he's to win.

5/1

100/30

Form: 820111 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Another improved effort when completing an AW hat-trick in good style over C&D last Wednesday and is open to further improvement under a penalty (due to go up the same amount in future); looks to have good claims.
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7th

3

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Ascot

Chalk Mountain

9st 13lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Zoe Hawkins

Has seven AW wins to his name, the latest at Kempton (7f) in May, but he's 0-14 on turf; solid fourth in this race last year, however, and latest sixth of 14 (1m, AW; hampered) suggests he can play a part again.

8/1

6th

6

(4)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Chalk Mountain

10st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Zoe Hawkins

Seven AW wins, the latest on his seasonal return last month when getting the better of I'm Working On It (7f); midfield on turf latest; returning to AW is in his favour but all his wins have come at 7f (0-10 at 1m+) and he could prove vulnerable to stronger stayers today.

9/1

8th

11

(16)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Newbury

Chalk Mountain

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Zoe Hawkins

Went very close in this last year (good) and, having ended 2025 with a win at Kempton (7f, AW), he reappeared with another there (7f) last month; he can be bang there if handling conditions (unproven on slow ground).

11/1

Form: 842556 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won at this track (6f) in March and Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in May; has been beaten eight times on turf since but still 5lb higher than his last winning mark; steps back up to 7f but needs easing in the weights.
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2nd

7

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

19:35 Chester

Supreme King

9st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Took advantage of a lowly mark at Southwell in December and he has flourished since, adding two more AW wins over the winter and going in again at Salisbury (6f, soft) last month; second in two fast-ground handicaps since; should remain competitive but this test will be sharp enough.

5/1

2nd

6

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

17:43 Chepstow

Supreme King

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David Evans

Gained his third success of the season when winning at Salisbury (6f, soft) last month and he was a good second of ten at Windsor (6f, good to firm) six days ago; steps back up to 7f with solid claims.

11/8

2nd

8

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:15 Windsor

Supreme King

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Gained a third win of the season in 6f Salisbury handicap 18 days ago, just holding on; this reliable sort can make his presence felt again nudged up 2lb.

8/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 8-3785 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Went up a total of 13lb after hat-trick of wins last summer, over 7f on AW and at 6f (turf); finished a close third over 6f here in January but disappointing since; vulnerable to more progressive types.
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5th

3

(8)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

18:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Aljari

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Tom Clover

Into the veteran stage of his career; not the force of old but he's falling in the weights and he wasn't disgraced when sixth of 11 at Southwell five weeks ago; impossible to discount.

16/1

5th

3

(8)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

18:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Aljari

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Tom Clover

Into the veteran stage of his career; not the force of old but he's falling in the weights and he wasn't disgraced when sixth of 11 at Southwell five weeks ago; impossible to discount.

16/1

6th

1

(6)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Aljari

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

Ran well at Kempton on his return to action in January but he hasn't built on it since; this is a drop in grade but others look safer.

16/1

Form: 2-1304 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced; won her maiden at Chelmsford (1m) in May with the minimum of fuss but struggled when thrown in at the deep end in the Sandringham at Royal Ascot; had two of these rivals finish in front of her when fourth over C&D last month and needs to find improvement.
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3rd

4

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

D Flawless

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

A hood has helped in recent starts, winning at Newcastle (6f) in March and running creditably in turf handicaps (6f/5f, both good ground) twice last month; needs more to come out on top here.

6/1

5th

8

(4)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Pontefract

D Flawless

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Fitted with hood for last two starts, winning on AW then respectable fourth at Pontefract, both over 6f; placed over 5f once; 0-5 on turf but could go well in the retained headgear.

11/1

4th

2

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Pontefract

D Flawless

10st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Has gained both wins on AW, including at Newcastle in latest start when wearing a hood and attempting 6f for the first time; far from solid on her turf form but otherwise may have more to offer at this distance in the retained headgear.

7/1

10/1

Form: 1-5283

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Progressive 2yo, culminating in a 1m win at Lingfield last December; sold out of Karl Burke's yard for 47,000gns in May; made promising debut for her new connections when third over C&D last month; has something to build on and should run well.
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2nd

4

(11)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Completed

9st 12lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Paul Attwater

led, went clear from 2f out, headed towards finish

40/1

2nd

4

(11)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Completed

9st 12lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Paul Attwater

led, went clear from 2f out, headed towards finish

40/1

10th

2

(11)

9th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Completed

9st 13lb

J: William Cox

T: Paul Attwater

reared in stalls before start, midfield on outer

10/1

33/1

Form: 499109

Last run: 102 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won twice on Southwell AW in 2023 and off the mark on turf at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in May off 3lb lower mark; below that form in two subsequent runs and steps back up in trip on return to AW following three-month break; needs to show more.
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7

(2)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tyke

9st 4lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Went close over C&D last month and was a fair fourth at Southwell (first-time cheekpieces) last time; hard to rule out a good run with visor now tried but he's not easy to predict and losing run is mounting up.

8/1

4th

8

(3)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Tyke

8st 8lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Patchy form since winning off 6lb higher at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last May and has a bit to find with Many A Star and Ormolulu on last month's C&D running; application of cheekpieces needs to make a difference.

9/1

4th

8

(3)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Tyke

8st 8lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Patchy form since winning off 6lb higher at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last May and has a bit to find with Many A Star and Ormolulu on last month's C&D running; application of cheekpieces needs to make a difference.

9/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £39.40
Straight Forecast £35.09
Tricast £400.90
Trifecta £545.40

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Mezzo Soprano

SPOTLIGHT:

Chalk Mountain

LAMBOURN:

Upscale

TOPSPEED:

Aljari

Telegraph:

Asimov

The Times:

Mezzo Soprano

The Guardian:

Mezzo Soprano

D Express:

Mezzo Soprano

The Star:

Mezzo Soprano

Daily Mirror:

Upscale

Daily Record:

Upscale

RP RATINGS:

Chalk Mountain

Daily Mail:

Chalk Mountain

The Sun:

Chalk Mountain

POSTDATA:

Aljari