Result · Kempton (AW) · Wednesday 18 March 2026
8:00 Kempton (AW) result: Seraphic wins the Virgin Bet Handicap (Div 1)
Seraphic won the 8:00 at Kempton (AW) on Wednesday 18 March 2026, beating Joseph by 1 length. Ridden by Luke Morris for trainer David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, the six-year-old was sent off at 15/2 and covered the 1m2f219y on standard to slow ground in 2m 25.56s. Imperial Decision was a further length back in third at 5/2. Ice Opera (withdrawn; refused to enter stalls), The Bay Warrior (vet's certificate, scoped wrong) were non-runners.
8:00 Kempton (AW) full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Seraphic (IRE) 6yo · 9-3 · t |
Luke Morris David Killahena & Graeme McPherson | — | 15/2 | 64 |
| 2 |
Joseph (GB) 4yo · 8-13 · p · claim 7lb |
Donagh Murphy John Butler | 1 l | 7/2 | 67 |
| 3 |
Imperial Decision (GB) 4yo · 9-4 · tp |
Billy Loughnane Keiran Burke | l | 5/2FAV | 65 |
| 4 |
Brodie's Boy (FR) 5yo · 9-1 |
Marco Ghiani Tony Carroll | 1 l | 4/1 | 62 |
| 5 |
Tetsworth (GB) 4yo · 9-8 |
Tom Queally Gary & Josh Moore | 1¼ l | 6/1 | 69 |
| 6 |
Wood Whisperer (IRE) 4yo · 9-9 · h |
Thomas Greatrex Charlie Pike | ¼ l | 14/1 | 70 |
| 7 |
Far And Above (IRE) 4yo · 9-8 |
Lewis Edmunds Roger Teal | 1¼ l | 10/1 | 69 |
Non-runners: Ice Opera (withdrawn; refused to enter stalls), The Bay Warrior (vet's certificate, scoped wrong)
Kempton (AW) 8:00 returns
8:00 Kempton (AW) result: FAQs
Who won the 8:00 at Kempton (AW) on Wednesday 18 March 2026?
Seraphic, ridden by Luke Morris and trained by David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, at a starting price of 15/2.
Did the favourite win?
No. Imperial Decision, the 5/2 favourite, finished third, 1 length behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
2m 25.56s over 1m2f219y on standard to slow ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Ice Opera (withdrawn; refused to enter stalls), The Bay Warrior (vet's certificate, scoped wrong). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.




