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Good To SoftI Love Julie Parkes Handicap (GBBPlus Race) (Div II)
- Prize money: £11514.8
- 1m 2f 43y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
5/1
Form: -46811 CD
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (11) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 1m 1f 207y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
After wind surgery it was a much better effort on his third start of this year when down in grade and attracting support before third of seven at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; has form on good to soft (no worse) and warrants a second look despite an unhelpful draw. |
8/1 |
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3rd 2 (6) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Failed to go on from his reappearance when only tenth in 1m4f York handicap in May; has since undergone wind surgery though so last year's winner can't be discounted now back off the same mark. |
5/1 |
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10th 11 (15) |
13th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 188y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Two wins last summer, with two minor honours in the autumn including one here; ended last year on a low note and started this one with another, while pedigree leaves him with plenty to prove on this first go at 1m4f. |
28/1 |
20/1
Form: 81-770 D
Last run: 108 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 (6) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Made all on his final start for Ross Burdon at Yarmouth (11.5f, soft) in June but has failed to beat a rival in two recent starts for new trainer Iain Jardine; can only be watched at present. |
66/1 |
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10th 6 (2) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Made all on his final start for Ross Burdon at Yarmouth (11.5f, soft) in June, after which he changed hands for 19,000gns; rain would be a bonus but he did trail home last at Hamilton only last week (1m5f) and has a good bit to prove at 1m. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 183-31 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 12 (4) |
24th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
The last three of her seven wins were at Goodwood and she has never won on worse than good ground, but she was a respectable third on heavy at this meeting last year; seems flattered by margin beaten in Listed race on penultimate start but she followed that with a handicap second at same track. |
16/1 |
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2nd 9 (3) |
12th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 1m 1f 197y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Her last three wins have come here (good/good to firm) and the latest was over C&D in August; seems versatile ground-wise; outclassed in C&D Listed race last time and could play a leading role back in a handicap. |
8/1 |
|
10th 8 (8) |
24th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 1f 197y Class 1 |
8st 13lb |
Successful off a mark of 70 in C&D handicap on penultimate start, taking Goodwood record to 3-4; return to this venue is a plus but she has easily the worst chance at the weights upped in class. |
100/1 |
11/4
Form: -82311 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (2) |
3rd Sep 2026 Soft 1m 2f 42y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
She remains 5lb higher than for her last win last August but that's because she's been admirably consistent in defeat this year, finishing second again at Hamilton (1m4f, good to firm; acts on soft) seven weeks ago; likely to give another good account. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 2 (2) |
17th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 15y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
She remains 5lb higher than for her last win last August but that's because she's been admirably consistent in defeat this year; runner-up at York (1m4f, good to firm) last Friday and she can be bang there. |
11/8 |
|
2nd 2 (8) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 188y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Largely progressive sort in 2025 (when a two-time 1m2f winner) and she's continued on the up stepped up to 1m4f this season, finishing runner-up twice; the Ed Bethell team is in good form, so she should go well back from a seven-week break. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 070727
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (5) |
5th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Heavy defeats in two AW starts, both on this track in 2025; more of the same for much of this year and although there were more hopeful signs in midsummer, he was said to have never travelled when tailed off at Redcar last time. |
33/1 |
|
8th 9 (7) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 1y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Sole success came back in 2023 but he got back on track with second of six in 1m2f handicap at Doncaster three weeks ago; needs to reproduce it now. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 5 (5) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 43y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Only 1-27, the win when with Ralph Beckett; had been badly out of form this season but ran better in a new tongue-tie over 1m here last time when close up behind Mariner; possibilities if as good again as he stays this far. |
8/1 |
5/1
Form: 352412 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 (3) |
30th Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 23y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Returned from layoff with two disappointing runs (both 1m2f, good) in the spring but was gelded during subsequent 88-day break and will be favoured by the forecast rain here; revival possible. |
12/1 |
|
7th 3 (8) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 50y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Both wins have been over 1m2f on good to soft, with the most recent coming at Doncaster in September after the first past the post was disqualified for a banned substance; well beaten at Newbury on his return but this is a drop in grade. |
9/1 |
|
9th 12 (1) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
8st 4lb |
2-13, his latest success coming off this mark at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) last September after the first past the post was disqualified for a banned substance; off seven months but has gone well fresh before; each-way possibilities. |
25/1 |
9/1
Form: 215143
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (5) |
4th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 3f 140y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Scored at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in March; mainly in good form subsequently but not at his best when sixth of seven in 1m6f handicap here last month; the sort to bounce back. |
25/1 |
|
6th 5 (7) |
7th Aug 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Set plenty to do in a muddling race for amateurs when third at 8-15 at Catterick on latest Flat start (1m4f, good to firm); bit below-par over hurdles last time; first try at 1m6f. |
6/1 |
|
5th 2 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Four-time Flat winner who finished third in both his handicap hurdles, the latter at Market Rasen (2m, good) in May; seemed to give the leaders far too much rope when beaten at skinny odds on the Flat on Wednesday but that run was still good enough to confirm his wellbeing; shortlisted. |
5/2 |
5/1
Form: 531221 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 (14) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 1m 3f 188y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Acts on good to soft but unraced on soft since 2024 (trained was positive about it last September); no shortage of success beforehand but cheekpieces seem to have worked very well on last two starts when winning at York (1m2f, good) and running on well again for second at Southwell (1m4f, AW); raised another 3lb but came from an unpromising position last time and still has more to give. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 10 (8) |
6th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Five wins since July last year including one over 1m4f here; cheekpieces seemed to work well at York (1m2f, good) last time and a player in his hat-trick bid despite a 6lb rise. |
7/1 |
|
1st 1 (2) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Has a 5lb penalty for his narrow win at Pontefract on Monday (1m4f, good), having finished runner-up over this trip at Newcastle on his previous start; well-drawn; cheekpieces tried; place chance. |
6/1 |
40/1
Form: 543306
Last run: 13 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 13 (10) |
25th Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
8st 4lb |
17-race maiden who came last in both starts this summer, one C&D; bits of form last year and cheekpieces (worn on last seven starts) are removed. |
66/1 |
|
6th 6 (5) |
9th Jul 2026 Good 1m 3f 39y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
He's 0-17 and came in last of 13 in 1m2f classified event at Newcastle last time; not easy to make a case for. |
33/1 |
|
13th 1 (1) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Is 0-16 and he beat only one in 1m4f Southwell handicap in February; needs to bounce back after a break. |
25/1 |
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