Cole Palmer fever spreads to world of racing as horse brilliantly named after Chelsea star runs
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A BIG engine, loads of talent and plenty more to come - not Cole Palmer… but the horse named after him. Chelsea's star player has been a revelation this season and picked up the 'Cold Palmer' nickname for his dead-eye killer instinct in front of goal.
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And his influence is so much that it's even spread to other sports as owners look to inject some of his cool, calm demeanour into their own athletes. Step - or rather trot - forward Cool Palmer, the four-year-old gelding trained by Fergal O'Brien. Seemingly named after the Blues player, Cool Palmer could be one to follow for Chelsea fans going forward.
He was backed into 9-2 ahead of his debut in a bumper at Southwell on Monday. Taking a strong hold he made his move two furlongs from home but just ran out of puff as the winning post emerged. Still, third was very decent on his first day at school and he gave the impression there is much to build on for owners Sullivan Bloodstock Limited.
