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I Love Julie Parkes Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £7851
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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I Love Julie Parkes Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 546314 D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won at Musselburgh (5f, good) last month and beaten only 1l when fourth of seven off this mark at Newmarket (5f, good) subsequently; has run well on good to soft ground; could again be thereabouts.
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4th

1

(4)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:04 Newmarket (July)

Tiva

10st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David O’Meara

Led close home to win this race a year ago (good to firm) and was back on the scoresheet with another narrow success at Musselburgh (5f, good) a fortnight ago; likely contender.

2/1

1st

2

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:50 Musselburgh

Tiva

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won three times last season, all over 5f on good/good to firm; yet to score this term, but creditable third at Thirsk last week (5f, good); a possible.

11/2

Form: 8-4310 D BF

Last run: 105 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Ran well in defeat on first two starts for Ruth Carr (including on good to soft) then won at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) in May; a low draw proved a negative at Thirsk (5f, good) later that month; off since but he can go well fresh and could have a big part to play.
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10th

7

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Kinetic Force

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Has made a good start for Ruth Carr and emerged from midfield to edge home over C&D a month ago; on that run and past exploits, he remains on a useful mark up 4lb.

8/1

1st

10

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Kinetic Force

8st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Two good runs since joining Ruth Carr, fourth of 12 at Newcastle in March and third of 17 at Musselburgh three weeks ago; up in class but should give it another good go.

9/2

Form: 662-47 CD

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
8yo who wasn't beaten far in seventh of nine at Pontefract (5f, good) in June, following a break; back from another 84 days off today but he has some good course form and is not ruled out off a handy mark.
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7th

2

(7)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Pontefract

Hiya Maite

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Absent since running respectably when favourite for AW contest in January; on a two-year losing spell but is attractively treated off his lower mark back on turf; further market support should be noted.

9/1

Form: 1-4057 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Course winner who is 2lb lower than when landing the Ayr Bronze Cup (6f, soft) last September; kicked off this season with promising fourth at Redcar (6f, good to firm) but patchy form across his three outings since.
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7th

1

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:45 Hamilton

Winged Messenger

10st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Four-time sprint winner who is ideally suited by good or slower ground; finished down the field in last two starts, but he ran well at Redcar in May and is now back on the same mark as when landing the Ayr Bronze Cup (6f, soft) last autumn; needs a close look back from a short break.

11/2

5th

2

(6)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

11:15 Doncaster

Winged Messenger

9st 6lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Not at best last time but is normally consistent and may rebound; gained most recent success in last year's Ayr Bronze Cup (by a neck off 2lb lower) and is 1-1 at Doncaster.

13/2

Form: 7-4762 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
3yo who has been inconsistent across his four handicap starts but he ran well when 2l second of six at Chester (5f, good to soft) three weeks ago and could be involved.
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2nd

2

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:25 Chester

Big Fun

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Promise as a 2yo and his seasonal return at Thirsk was encouraging too; not at his best at Musselburgh 15 days ago but he is edging down the weights.

8/1

6th

4

(1)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:50 Musselburgh

Big Fun

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Won a four-runner C&D maiden at 1-6 last July; fair efforts both starts this season; no surprise if he were to run well.

7/1

Form: 726003 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Headstrong filly who has been very in and out but she was second of 16 in the 3yo Dash at Epsom (5f, good) in June and returned to form when third at Catterick (5f, good to firm) last time; not discounted.
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3rd

7

(4)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Catterick

Call Margot

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Sole win from 11 starts came on the AW at Southwell in April, but she was unlucky not to press the progressive Naana's Shadow even closer in the 3yo dash at Epsom (5f, good); hasn't matched that level in three starts since but drops in grade and a strong pace would suit this headstrong filly.

12/1

13th

19

(6)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Call Margot

8st 2lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Gemma Tutty

Highly capable on her day, as when going close in the 3yo Dash at Epsom (5f, good) in June; a case can be made on that form but this headstrong filly has been well beaten on both starts since and has something to prove.

25/1

Form: 87-180 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
40-1 winner of a big-field C&D handicap (good to soft) in March on reappearance; the return to Doncaster may be a positive but this 11yo has been well beaten on both starts since and needs to turn things around.
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10th

8

(2)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:47 Haydock

Spoof

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Well into the veteran stage now but he showed he's still got some ammunition left when a 40-1 winner of 17-runner Doncaster handicap (5f, good to soft) on his March reappearance; only eighth of 11 at Carlisle on his sole subsequent start, however, and he'll need to prove that win wasn't his last hurrah.

20/1

8th

9

(9)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:42 Carlisle

Spoof

9st 10lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Veteran; all 12 wins have been over 5f and is ideally suited by plenty of give in the ground; hasn't been out since Doncaster win in March (5f, good to soft); has plenty in his favour and should go well again.

13/2

Form: 069090 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
12yo who recorded the 19th win of his career at Beverley (5f, good to soft) in May; however, he needs to improve upon his recent performances if he's to post victory number 20 this afternoon.
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13th

13

(1)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Copper Knight

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Recorded the 19th win of his career when scoring at Beverley in May; recent efforts need bettering if he is to take this though.

20/1

9th

7

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Copper Knight

9st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Grand servant to connections and he was recording the 19th win of his long career when successful at Beverley (5f, good to soft) in May; four subsequent defeats have seen him slip to a mark 2lb lower than for that win; has won over C&D but likely vulnerable to younger rivals.

20/1

Form: 1-3823 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won this in 2024 (good) and fourth of 16 last year (soft); went close at Newmarket (5f, good) last month and, although this 8yo wasn't seen to best effect when third of four at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) eight days later, he's firmly in calculations back at Doncaster.
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9

(9)

30th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

14:55 Yarmouth

Fantasy Master

8st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Robert Cowell

Commendable third of 18 on seasonal debut at Ascot (6f, good to firm) in May and bounced back from lesser effort when close second at Newmarket (5f, good) last week; remains on a workable mark and the forecast rain won't faze him; shortlisted.

5/1

2nd

5

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:04 Newmarket (July)

Fantasy Master

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Robert Cowell

Disappointed when dropped back to 5f in June and absent for ten weeks since but was commendable third of 18 on seasonal debut at Ascot (6f, good to firm) in May and is now 1lb lower; player if back on song.

10/1

Form: 780565 C BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
He's on a dangerous mark and will be right at home if slow ground prevails; things may click again at some point but slow starts are an issue and his form has been patchy this season.
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5th

7

(4)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Tiriac

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Well handicapped and loves slow ground; in better form than his formfigures suggest but the worry is his tendency to blow the start.

7/1

6th

3

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Tiriac

9st 5lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

1lb below his last winning mark but usually misses the break and has finished out of the frame in all five starts this year; rain would help.

10/1

Betting Forcast

4/1 Tiva, 5/1 Kinetic Force, 8/1 Hiya Maite, 10/1 Winged Messenger, 6/1 Big Fun, 7/1 Call Margot, 16/1 Spoof, 16/1 Copper Knight, 9/2 Fantasy Master, 11/1 Tiriac

Verdict

The 8yo FANTASY MASTER has a good record in this race, including a win two years ago, and earns the vote ahead of Kinetic Force who made a good start for Ruth Carr in the spring. The in-form Tiva could also be involved.[Ben Hutton]

Selections

The Star:

Big Fun

RP RATINGS:

Tiva

The Sun:

Tiriac

TOPSPEED:

Hiya Maite

SPOTLIGHT:

Fantasy Master

POSTDATA:

Copper Knight

Daily Record:

Big Fun

Daily Mirror:

Tiva