Many A Star 16/1 Headlines Kempton Value Picks Amid 40-Race Midweek Marathon
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Many A Star 16/1 Headlines Kempton Value Picks Amid 40-Race Midweek Marathon

POPatrick O'Leary
May 20, 2026

Deep Dive Into Wednesday’s 40-Race Marathon

With six tracks hosting a total of 40 races today, it’s a feast for the punters from Ffos Las to Gowran Park. Kempton under the lights features plenty of competitive all-weather action, while Gowran Park has some action-packed handicaps with massive fields, including the 16-runner tussle at 18:50. The AI picks have thrown up several high-confidence selections and even identified long-priced value runners that could make or break the day.

All Eyes on Kempton: Many A Star the 16/1 Each-Way Play

Kempton's evening card is a standout with some juicy prices and competitive handicaps. The headline pick comes from the 20:30 in the form of Many A Star, available at a tempting 16/1. Saffie Osborne takes the ride, a jockey enjoying solid form, with a recent strike rate of 18%. Many A Star carries consistent form into this Class 5 handicap, having finished third over 7f at Chelmsford last time, and looks well-capable of outrunning his price. The standard-slow polytrack going suits, and the draw in stall 6 is decent enough to launch a bid. At 16/1, the each-way play here looks absolute value.

Top AI Confidence Pick: Town's Warrior at Delaware Park

The AI's NAP of the day is Town's Warrior, running in the 22:20 at Delaware Park. This horse ranks an impressive 88% confidence with odds of 4/5. Trainer B M Kravets and Jockey Y O Ramos combine here, a duo with strong recent form at this track. Town's Warrior thrives over a mile on dirt and has the perfect running style to dominate this field. If you’re looking for a short-priced banker to include in your accumulator, this could be the one. Read today's full AI tips.

Gowran Park’s Big-Handicap Fields Offer Intrigue

Gowran Park hosts some massive fields today, with the highlight being the 16-runner 18:50 over a mile. The going is good to yielding, making it a stern test for horses with soft ground preferences. Paradise Lost at 14/1 is an interesting one. Gavin Brouder rides this experienced handicapper who thrives in big-field contests. While the AI confidence is modest at 50%, the price makes Paradise Lost an appealing each-way bet. Check out more each-way betting angles here.

Kempton Double: Al Karrar and Uzincso Offer Double-Digit Temptations

In the 20:00 at Kempton, Al Karrar is worth a second look at 10/1. J Mitchell is aboard this consistent performer who has shown promise over a mile on all-weather surfaces. Coming off a narrow defeat at Lingfield last week, Al Karrar can find more here against weaker opposition. Moving to the 21:00, Uzincso is another 10/1 play with D Egan in the saddle. Over 1m, this horse has hit the frame in tougher races and could surprise in this smaller field. It could well be worth considering these two in a double bet. Use our betting calculator to weigh the payout potential.

Take Note: Tennessee Gold at Yarmouth 20:10

At Yarmouth, Tennessee Gold is a standout at 7/1 in the 20:10 over 1m2f. Dylan Hogan partners this runner, who has steadily built race fitness after three outings this season. Facing lesser-known opposition, Tennessee Gold could rise to the occasion on good ground today. For punters seeking mid-range value, this would be the one to watch. Compare Tennessee Gold with rivals head-to-head using our horse comparison tool.

Best Bets Summary

  • NAP: Town's Warrior (Delaware Park 22:20) – 4/5
  • Each-Way Play: Many A Star (Kempton 20:30) – 16/1
  • Value Bet: Paradise Lost (Gowran Park 19:50) – 14/1
  • Double Betting Angle: Al Karrar (Kempton 20:00) – 10/1 & Uzincso (Kempton 21:00) – 10/1
  • Mid-Range Pick: Tennessee Gold (Yarmouth 20:10) – 7/1

This midweek marathon has plenty of angles to exploit. Whether you're banking on a confident favourite like Town's Warrior or hunting value with Many A Star, there are opportunities across all six tracks today. For late changes and withdrawals, visit our non-runners page. For those looking ahead, don’t miss tomorrow’s early selections.