October 08 / 19.40 Kempton (AW)

19.40

Standard To Slow

Ted Palmer Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Ted Palmer Memorial Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: -26080 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Three-time turf winner in France and ran well when second of eight on stable debut at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) in January, but not matched that form in four outings since; drops in grade but best watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

17:43 Chepstow

Society Man

9st 5lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Charlie Johnston

All three wins on turf came on testing ground in France and his best efforts in Britain have been on the AW, including a win at Kempton in October; below par in recent starts and has been dropped another 2lb.

11/1

6th

3

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

14:50 Musselburgh

Society Man

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

His best efforts in Britain have been on AW and he was ideally suited by testing ground when trained in France; none too consistent, either.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: -71009 CD

Last run: 97 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Found 1m too far here last time, but his record over C&D reads 121 and is just 1lb higher than for his latest success in April; off three months having undergone wind surgery, but has run well fresh before; interesting.
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7th

10

(2)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Metaverse

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Menuisier

Has shown most of his AW form at Kempton but ran creditably at Southwell most recently; makes Wolverhampton debut with a tongue-tie replacing usual hood; brings uncertainty.

10/1

3rd

4

(1)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Metaverse

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Menuisier

Ended 2025 with two good placed efforts at Kempton; not at the same level at Lingfield last month and he has a bit more to prove on Tapteta.

8/1

6th

2

(8)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

16:08 Lingfield (AW)

Metaverse

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Menuisier

Scored at Kempton (7f) in April and right back on song of late, edged out only very late on when runner-up in similar event there last month; must enter calculations despite a 2lb weights rise.

5/1

Form: 401000 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won off 2lb lower at York (7f, good) in July, but form this year has been up and down; makes his Polytrack debut, but stable is 8-20 (40%) with its runners here in past five seasons which makes him worth a second look.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Obelix

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julie Camacho

Got back on the scoresheet at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) last month and he backed that up with a 2l fifth from off the pace at Doncaster three weeks ago; should get a good tow into this race and has possibilities if he gets some luck.

3/1

5th

5

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Obelix

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Resumed winning ways in 14-runner handicap at Wetherby (7f) 16 days ago; up 5lb but scored cosily there so this strong traveller is a likely player again for his in-form yard.

9/2

1st

7

(6)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

Obelix

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

7f and 1m winner on good; has been unable to return to the heights of his most recent win at York last July, in six subsequent starts; back on a handy mark; could be better for his reappearance and is not written off.

12/1

Form: 085345 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Three wins last year included two here (6f/7f); running with credit of late, but still 4lb above his last winning mark and drawn wide.
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8th

2

(10)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Tennessee Gold

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

He's dropped to a mark fully 15lb lower than when a close fourth over C&D last August; however, this regressive 5yo has struggled to get competitive this year; a first-time visor replaces a tongue-tie.

7/1

7th

5

(10)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Tennessee Gold

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

Should be well handicapped but that has been the case for a while and his losing run stretches back 18 months; attracted support at Yarmouth last month (7f, good) but fared no better; now tried in a tongue-tie.

12/1

8th

1

(10)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Tennessee Gold

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Joseph Parr

Three wins in 2024 but he has drawn a blank since; returns to his optimum trip off a reduced mark and this is his first Class 5 handicap for some time; not solid but he has the ability to go well.

7/1

Form: 40-565

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Both wins came over 5f on turf in Ireland as a 2yo; 8lb lower than when beaten a head at Goodwood (6f, heavy) a year ago, but losing run up to 18 including two goes on the AW; blinkers need to make a difference.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wodao

9st 6lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Listed winner in Ireland as a 2yo who regressed sharply for Jamie Osborne; been off for four four months since well held over C&D and the change of scenery will need to have done the trick.

16/1

Form: 827576 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
7-36 on turf and 0-15 on the AW, albeit in the frame on 12 occasions; 2lb lower than when chasing home Al Ameen over C&D in May, but has a high draw so others are preferred for win purposes.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(2)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Silver Samurai

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Marco Botti

Useful on his day and is a stone below last winning mark but looks far from sure to take advantage, having failed to beat a rival in latest start; yet to score on AW.

14/1

6

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Silver Samurai

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

7-36 on turf and 0-15 on the AW, albeit in the frame on 12 occasions; 2lb lower than when chasing home Al Ameen over C&D in May, but has a high draw so others are preferred for win purposes.

12/1

6th

5

(11)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:47 Kempton (AW)

Silver Samurai

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Patchy form since last win over a year ago and cheekpeices now replaced by first-time visor; edging down the weights but may find one or two too good from double-figure draw.

14/1

Form: 222-13 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced and consistent so far, with his record over C&D reading 213; finished half a length behind Huscal when third of 11 here a fortnight ago; still open to improvement and shortlisted; stable also runs Best Rate.
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5th

5

(1)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 3

15:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

One More

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

British form figures 2221321; returned from a slightly less productive stint in Dubai to narrowly edge out Sergeant Pep in a 7f Class 4 at Lingfield (13-8 favourite) ten days ago; with consistency being his forte, he should be one the premises once again from just 2lb higher.

7/2

1st

2

(3)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

One More

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

7f novice win at Kempton last August and he showed better form in two handicaps there last autumn; down the field in two runs in Dubai this year but he looks a key player back on British soil.

5/2

Form: 151800 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Three wins over C&D in the spring, but last two efforts (albeit in warmer company) leave something to be desired; widest stall to contend with.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(14)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Al Ameen

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: James Fanshawe

Three wins over C&D in the spring, but last two efforts (albeit in warmer company) leave something to be desired; widest stall to contend with.

14/1

10

(2)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Kempton (AW)

Al Ameen

8st 11lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Fanshawe

Campaigned mostly at shorter; scored three times over 7f at Kempton in the spring; below par over C&D on penultimate outing and has something to prove back at 1m.

50/1

4/1

Form: 304282

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Dual winner over 6f on turf as a 2yo; gone close in two of his last three starts including when beaten half a length on AW debut over C&D a fortnight ago; 1lb higher and respected if stepping forward from that.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(4)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 3

19:20 Lingfield

Huscal

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charles Hills

Maiden and novice winner who is yet to win a handicap but last time's third of 14 at Newbury (7f, good to firm; fourth has won since) was his best run of this term; far from ruled out off a career-low mark.

4/1

3rd

1

(10)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Huscal

10st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

He's gone 0-12 in handicaps but is edging down the weights and ran well to finish fourth of ten at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last time (form has been franked); this season's runs have been in Class 3s so this is a drop in grade.

10/1

Form: 044239 D BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Wolverhampton novice winner (7f, Tapeta) last December and made the frame in seven of his first eight handicaps but his mark has remained stubbornly static; needs a bit of a boost from the first-time cheekpieces.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

19:42 Pontefract

Best Rate

9st 8lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Gained a deserved first win since 2024 in 1m apprentices' handicap at Ascot a week ago, when well on top at the finish; escapes a penalty and is able to race off 2lb lower than last time, so he's very hard to side against.

10/11

1st

4

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Ascot

Best Rate

9st 11lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

7f AW novice winner in 2024 but 0-17 subsequently; in the frame at 7f on his last four starts, though, and he stays 1m; due for a 2lb drop but still considered.

4/1

4th

3

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Best Rate

10st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

7f AW novice winner at two; 0-16 in handicaps but yet another sound effort in defeat last time at Newmarket (7f, good); handicapped about right but one of these can come his way.

7/1

Form: 1430- D

Last run: 294 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won debut at Newcastle (7f) for Dominic Ffrench Davis just over a year ago and ran well on stable debut here (1m) next time, but then twice disappointed back here (eased last time); plenty to prove after ten months off.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

7

(7)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Tasdeed

9st 4lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Useful form in his early outings but well held in three well-spaced-out starts in handicaps, the latest for this trainer; switch to cheekpieces will need to make a big difference.

25/1

7th

7

(6)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tasdeed

9st 3lb

J: Lillie Dingle

T: Charlie Pike

Useful form on his first two starts, winning a 7f maiden at Newcastle (September 2024) before a good fourth under a penalty one month later; life has been tougher on his last three starts and he returns for a new trainer after five months off.

33/1

11

(1)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Tasdeed

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Paul Attwater

Won debut at Newcastle (7f) for Dominic Ffrench Davis just over a year ago and ran well on stable debut here (1m) next time, but then twice disappointed back here (eased last time); plenty to prove after ten months off.

33/1

Form: 575130 CD

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Nine AW wins include four over C&D; 2lb higher than for Wolverhampton win (7f, Tapeta) in March and he took advantage of a much lower turf mark at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in June; can play a part.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

16:05 Ffos Las

Follow Your Heart

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Mark Loughnane

Both turf wins have come at Doncaster where he beat only one home last time out (7f, good); that was his fourth disappointing run in succession.

20/1

11th

4

(3)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Follow Your Heart

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Mark Loughnane

Both turf wins have come at Doncaster, the second in the corresponding event 12 months ago; wouldn't judge him too harshly on York last time and the return to this track and Class 5 company could see him rebound.

9/1

19th

16

(19)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Follow Your Heart

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Loughnane

Behind on his only run here (2023); Doncaster last June saw his only turf win since 2021, amidst plenty of AW success admittedly but he was out of form in February when last seen; has a competitive mark but other cases look a bit more solid, particularly as he's drawn wide.

33/1

Form: 36-517 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Made all to break his duck at the ninth attempt at Newbury (7f, good) in August, but didn't back it up at Ascot (7f, soft) last month; half-brother to two AW winners, but more will be needed in order to defy this mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:18 Chester

Calyxoh

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Well handicapped on his best 2025 form but he's struggled in his last five starts including two runs for new yard this summer; overall record is now 1-18 and he has plenty to prove.

33/1

7th

1

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

Calyxoh

9st 9lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Patrick Morris

Good-ground 7f Newbury handicap winner off 1lb higher for Charlie Clover last term but, after rejoining Jane Chapple-Hyam, he found Meydan a struggle in the winter; weakened to be beaten 8l in amateur riders' event at Chester (7f, good to soft) three weeks ago but that was his stable debut after three months off and he's down to a career-low mark; might step forward so watch the market.

25/1

9th

1

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Chester

Calyxoh

11st 2lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Patrick Morris

A fair 7f scorer for Charlie Clover in 2025; little show in a trio of runs in Meydan for Jane Chapple-Hyam early this year though; since changed hands for 10,000gns and he starts out for another new yard with more needed in first-timne cheekpieces.

10/1

20/1

Form: -47300 C

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Had an AW double (one here) over about 1m last summer but his latest two outings for his new yard have been moderate; another furlong would have been preferable, even if leaving those efforts behind.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

3

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Newmarket (July)

Longlai

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Baker

Won first time out twice in the past, which is a positive back from seven months off, although he's getting on now; a long time since he was seen regularly on turf and doesn't run at shy of 1m often, meaning others have more pressing claims.

16/1

14

(4)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Longlai

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Had an AW double (one here) over about 1m last summer but his latest two outings for his new yard have been moderate; another furlong would have been preferable, even if leaving those efforts behind.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £159.50
Straight Forecast £98.79
Tricast £620.30
Trifecta £1626.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Best Rate

Telegraph:

One More

TOPSPEED:

Al Ameen

LAMBOURN:

Huscal

SPOTLIGHT:

Metaverse

D Express:

Society Man

Daily Mirror:

One More

The Sun:

One More

Daily Record:

Huscal

POSTDATA:

Best Rate

The Times:

Best Rate

The Guardian:

Best Rate

The Star:

Metaverse

NEWMARKET:

Al Ameen

Daily Mail:

Al Ameen