September 07 / 17.20 Doncaster

17.20

Good

I Love Julie Parkes Handicap

  • Prize money: £27000
  • 1m 2f 43y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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I Love Julie Parkes Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 111-04 BF

Last run: 124 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Raced only on good/softer; 3-3 in his first season last year (August-October), looking useful; bubble was burst with two defeats this spring, including when favourite for the Lincoln; however, he's in excellent hands and may resume his progress with tongue-tie applied on return from four-month absence; remains of interest.
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5th

5

(7)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 100y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Mujtaba

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: William Haggas

niggled along to lead soon after start

12/1

11th

11

(16)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

18:40 Ascot

Mujtaba

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Went close in Chester Group 2 (about 1m2f, soft) on sole outing in 2023; well beaten on first two runs back but revived with first-time blinkers added to his regular tongue-tie (combination retained) when second in 1m2f Goodwood Listed race (good) 25 days ago; another step forward is needed here and he's drawn widest; Jim Crowley prefers Israr.

16/1

2nd

4

(6)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Mujtaba

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: William Haggas

dwelt start, midfield, pushed along briefly after 1f, in touch with leaders 7f out, headway from 3f out, briefly led 1f out, kept on

5/1

2nd
6 (11)

11/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: /1-100 BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Well-bred sort who was impressive at Newmarket (1m, good) in April, looking the type to progress further; disappointing favourite at Royal Ascot (Hunt Cup) and Glorious Goodwood (1m2f event won by Forest Falcon) but a subsequent gelding operation may enable him to confirm the spring promise; by no means written off.
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No Results Found

7/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: -43306

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Raced mainly on good/firmer; 0-5 this term and failed to shine back in handicaps (1m2f/1m) the last twice, dropped back from Listed grade; however, mark has dipped below a triple-digit number for the first time in ages and he's well treated granted a return to best.
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2nd

11

(19)

24th Sep 2022

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Bell Rock

8st 13lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

in touch with leaders, raced near side, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and made challenge over 1f out, kept on, no extra and headed towards finish, went second post, 2nd of 20 in group

12/1

3rd

2

(4)

7th Sep 2022

Good

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

17:20 Doncaster

Bell Rock

9st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Andrew Balding

prominent, ridden over 2f out, led narrowly over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon drifted left, kept on

7/1

11/1

Form: -45664

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Fared a lot better than shorter-priced Cormier in valuable 1m4f handicap at Hamilton 12 days ago but record for current yard suggests he's not certain to back up that effort; on a three-year losing spell.
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3

(8)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

18:35 Hamilton

Faylaq

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

9yo who was well beaten in the John Smith's Cup at York last month but won two in a row here (1m5f/1m4f, good to firm) in May and continued in good form until his blip last time; not ruled out now back here.

12/1

9

(12)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:10 York

Faylaq

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins at Hamilton (1m5f/1m4f, good to firm) in May and creditable fifth in the Northumberland Plate a fortnight ago (2m, AW); he's a 9yo who has never won off a mark this high but is versatile in terms of trip and ran well over C&D last month; not ruled out each-way.

22/1

5th

7

(2)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Faylaq

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Third and sixth in last two runnings of the C&D Vase on this card; in the groove with successive wins at Hamilton (1m5f/1m4f) this May; however, he's been held off this mark when back up to Class 2 in his three starts since, still in form but suggesting that others will have the edge today.

18/1

9/1

Form: 4/8215 D BF

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Clearcut winner at Newcastle (1m2f, AW; third run for new yard; solid form) on Plate day; found it harder to come from off the pace at Chelmsford on only subsequent run; may still have more to offer for current stable and enters the reckoning, especially granted slow ground (turf wins came on soft/good to soft).
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6th

4

(10)

8th Oct 2022

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 3

17:00 York

Vulcan

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden and ran on from over 1f out, not reach leaders

14/1

5th

9

(3)

7th Sep 2022

Good

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

17:20 Doncaster

Vulcan

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

travelled strongly, prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, outpaced inside final furlong

9/1

Form: 2-3860 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Raced mainly on good/firmer but seems to handle soft; won well at Sandown in the summer of 2021; has lacked consistency this season, as form figures of 3860 suggest, but his respectable sixth in the John Smith's Cup is still firmly in the mind and the assessor has cut him notable slack (now 4lb lower); highly respected.
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1st

3

(9)

4th Oct 2022

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:10 Leicester

Just Fine

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Sir Michael Stoute

held up in rear, ridden and headway on outer over 2f out, led over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, ran on well

9/4

6th

7

(6)

7th Sep 2022

Good

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

17:20 Doncaster

Just Fine

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Sir Michael Stoute

midfield, ridden and pressed leaders over 1f out, outpaced inside final furlong

5/1

Form: 180100 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Successful in notable 1m2f handicaps on good ground at Redcar and Goodwood this summer; on a tougher mark now and has proved inconsistent otherwise of late; perhaps vulnerable even if bouncing back.
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No Results Found

10/1

Form: 163-19 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Has a strike-rate of 3-6 this year (hurdles/Flat); scored comfortably at Chester (1m2f, good to soft) on the return to this code; disappointing in valuable 1m4f event at Hamilton since but generally progressive and could well bounce back.
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5th

5

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Ayr

Cormier

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Brian Ellison

Has six wins on the Flat but his last of four successes over hurdles came four years ago; continues to drop in the weights without looking likely to take advantage.

7/1

6th

7

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 3

15:20 Newcastle

Cormier

11st 7lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

Remains capable at the age of 10 (won on the Flat in October) but it's been hard work back over hurdles, albeit in a pair of Class 2 handicaps; looks vulnerable.

14/1

4

(8)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:32 Nottingham

Cormier

9st 10lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Useful dual-purpose performer in his youth; had a long spell on the sidelines prior to his return in February and he's struggled on the Flat and over hurdles this year; down in the weights and he was prominent in the betting last time so he can't be dismissed.

6/1

Form: 220-06

Last run: 194 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on dirt at Meydan and best British effort came on Polytrack; therefore seems particularly well suited by artificial surfaces; out of sorts in Dubai early this year and has something to prove back on turf.
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14

27th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Curragh

Bright Start

12st 0lb

T: S M Duffy

First reserve; just 1-36 on the Flat and has plenty to find against some of these rivals.

10

(4)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:35 Navan

Bright Start

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: S M Duffy

Only win came on dirt at Meydan in 2021; closely matched with Waystar on latest C&D third when rallying gamely after a tardy start; each-way possibilities with a repeat effort.

7/1

3rd

9

(5)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:25 Navan

Bright Start

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: S M Duffy

Only win came on dirt at Meydan in 2021; closely matched with Makaiah on Dundalk fourth in March but has been hugely regressive on turf in recent years; others preferred.

20/1

16/1

Form: 134-38

Last run: 122 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo; novice winner for Roger Varian; some encouraging form for current stable and, while he took a step backwards when last seen four months ago, may yet hit the target in handicaps; raced mainly at 1m but this return to 1m2f is worth exploring; interesting off bottom weight.
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8th

2

(6)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

King Triton

9st 12lb

J: Archie Young

T: Grant Tuer

took keen hold, prominent, lost position under 2f out, soon no impression

11/2

5th

1

(3)

6th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Triton

10st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Only win was in a Thirsk novice back in June 2021; mixed form since; recent efforts not particularly inspiring; others stronger.

13/2

9th

4

(1)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

King Triton

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Lost his way during a limited campaign last year and has gone backwards this season, each time from the front; has it to prove on Tapeta debut.

10/1

11/1

Form: 046450 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on best 1m form and he's suited by Doncaster, being a dual course winner (on slow ground); has possibilities provided he stays this new trip (pedigree includes some 1m2f winners).
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6th

7

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Isla Kai

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Last win was at Ripon in August 2023 (1m, good); absent for 715 days prior to this season and hasn't regained his best form.

33/1

6th

7

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Isla Kai

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Last win was at Ripon in August 2023 (1m, good); absent for 715 days prior to this season and hasn't regained his best form.

33/1

10th

17

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:30 York

Isla Kai

8st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Effective over C&D and well handicapped on his 2023 form; however, following a mammoth absence this 7yo finished down the field on his three outings last month and others have less to prove.

50/1

Form: -15000 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Useful on his day but has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf and there's also a question mark over his current form (duck eggs last three outings); usual hood removed; other preferred.
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4th

2

(5)

25th Sep 2022

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 3

14:50 Epsom

Palavecino

9st 12lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Brian Meehan

took keen hold, towards rear, headway on outer over 3f out, ridden and hung left under 2f out, outpaced inside final furlong

13/2

8th

6

(12)

17th Sep 2022

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newbury

Palavecino

9st 3lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Brian Meehan

prominent, led after 4f, 4 lengths ahead 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened gradually final furlong

40/1

Non-runners

Palavecino

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £19.30
Straight Forecast £14.31
Tricast £133.00
Trifecta £170.60

Selections

Telegraph:

Mujtaba

POSTDATA:

Vulcan

TOPSPEED:

Isla Kai

NEWMARKET:

Legend Of Dubai

SPOTLIGHT:

Just Fine

The Star:

Cormier

Daily Express:

Mujtaba

Daily Mirror:

Mujtaba

The Sun:

Mujtaba

Daily Mail:

Isla Kai

Daily Record:

Legend Of Dubai

RP Ratings:

Just Fine

The Times:

Vulcan

The Guardian:

Vulcan