Matthew Palmer Jockey
This Matthew Palmer jockey page includes a jockey form guide, news, photos, career performance, trainer, track and race course statistics. Compare detailed statistics for Matthew Palmer including win performance, strike rates and betting odds.
| Field Size Stats Career |
Starts | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Avg Win Odds | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 - 12 | 489 | 34 | 48 | 41 | 7% | 25% | $7.00 | -48% |
| 13 - 15 | 478 | 24 | 24 | 30 | 5% | 17% | $8.00 | -59% |
| 16 + | 117 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3% | 14% | $10.00 | -66% |
| 1 - 5 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 25% | 88% | $2.00 | -48% |
| 6 - 7 | 108 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 13% | 45% | $6.00 | -18% |
| 8 - 10 | 522 | 53 | 57 | 53 | 10% | 32% | $7.00 | -30% |
| Prize Money Stats Over last 12 Months |
Starts | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Avg Win Odds | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10,001 - $20,000 | 134 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 9% | 33% | $11.00 | -5% |
| $20,001 - $35,000 | 75 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8% | 25% | $10.00 | -22% |
| $35,001 - $75,000 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11% | 11% | $5.00 | -47% |
| $5,001 - $10,000 | 101 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 7% | 30% | $5.00 | -68% |
| $75,000 + | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14% | 14% | $12.00 | 71% |
| Overall Stats Career |
Starts | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Avg Win Odds | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Months | 311 | 25 | 35 | 32 | 8% | 30% | $9.00 | -30% |
| 2011 | 522 | 32 | 40 | 35 | 6% | 21% | $8.00 | -51% |
| 2012 | 403 | 38 | 44 | 34 | 9% | 30% | $7.00 | -31% |
| 2013 | 107 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 8% | 33% | $7.00 | -43% |
| 2013 Season | 261 | 23 | 32 | 27 | 9% | 31% | $8.00 | -31% |
| Career | 1722 | 131 | 152 | 152 | 8% | 26% | $7.00 | -45% |
| Last 100 | 100 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 8% | 32% | $7.00 | -44% |
| Track Condition Stats Over last 12 Months |
Starts | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Avg Win Odds | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dead | 87 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7% | 24% | $11.00 | -25% |
| Good | 145 | 13 | 22 | 11 | 9% | 32% | $7.00 | -39% |
| GoodSynthetic | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 33% | - | -100% |
| Heavy | 40 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 10% | 33% | $8.00 | -20% |
| Slow | 36 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6% | 33% | $17.00 | -7% |
| Distance Range Stats Over last 12 Months |
Starts | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Avg Win Odds | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 1000m | 45 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 11% | 27% | $8.00 | -10% |
| 1001m - 1300m | 143 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 9% | 32% | $8.00 | -29% |
| 1301m - 1500m | 65 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 6% | 32% | $15.00 | -8% |
| 1501m - 2000m | 58 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 5% | 26% | $5.00 | -75% |
| 2001m - 2400m | 16 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6% | 19% | $7.00 | -56% |
| 2401m+ | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Barrier Position Stats Over last 12 Months |
Starts | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Avg Win Odds | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - 3 | 108 | 8 | 15 | 16 | 7% | 36% | $13.00 | -2% |
| 4 - 6 | 87 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 8% | 28% | $8.00 | -35% |
| 7 - 10 | 91 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9% | 27% | $4.00 | -69% |
| 11 - 13 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9% | 22% | $7.00 | -37% |
| 14 - 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | -100% |
| 17+ | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Weight Carried Stats Over last 12 Months |
Starts | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Avg Win Odds | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| < 51kg | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 51 - 52kg | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 53 - 54kg | 90 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 8% | 19% | $13.00 | 2% |
| 55 - 56kg | 103 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 4% | 30% | $8.00 | -69% |
| 57 - 58kg | 117 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 7% | 28% | $5.00 | -66% |
| 59kg+ | 35 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 20% | 40% | $10.00 | 109% |

About Matthew Palmer
| Status | Professional Jockey |
Career Stats
| Rides: | 1722 |
| Wins: | 131 |
| Seconds: | 152 |
| Thirds: | 152 |
| Win Rate: | 8% |
| Place Rate: | 26% |
| Avg Win Odds: | $7.00 |
| ROI: | -45% |
Past 12 Month Riding Stats
| Rides: | 311 |
| Wins: | 25 |
| Seconds: | 35 |
| Thirds: | 32 |
| Win Rate: | 8% |
| Place Rate: | 30% |
| Avg Win Odds: | $9.00 |
| ROI: | -30% |
Matthew Palmer News
You're Mine on trial for Grafton Guineas
Gold Coast trainer David Kelly hopes to continue his great strike rate when he returns to his old stomping ground at Grafton on Monday.
Gold Coast trainer David Kelly hopes to continue his great strike rate when he returns to his old stomping ground at Grafton on Monday.
Lucky Hussler profile ideal for Guineas
Lucky Hussler fits the profile of a Magic Millions Guineas winner, according to jockey Matthew Palmer.
Lucky Hussler fits the profile of a Magic Millions Guineas winner, according to jockey Matthew Palmer.
Stayers Cup target for Equissential
Neville Saunders believes Equissential has earned the right to back up in next Saturday's Magic Millions Stayers Cup at the Gold Coast.
Neville Saunders believes Equissential has earned the right to back up in next Saturday's Magic Millions Stayers Cup at the Gold Coast.
Real Surreal locks up Magc Millions spot
Real Surreal has guaranteed herself a spot in the Magic Millions Classic and ended the hopes of several rivals with a dominant win at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Real Surreal has guaranteed herself a spot in the Magic Millions Classic and ended the hopes of several rivals with a dominant win at Eagle Farm on Saturday.

