16.50
Good To SoftI Love Julie Parkes Handicap
- Prize money: £11596.5
- 1m 2f 43y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £6.00
- Place: £2.40
Form: 333441 CD
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
2nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Useful winner of four 1m2f handicaps on the Flat on soft/good to firm; not as good over hurdles so far, best run when third to two subsequent winners at Sedgefield last time in March (good); cheekpieces tried again (finished lame the previous occasion he wore them); player. |
2/1 |
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3rd 4 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 178y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Useful Flat racer who kept on for third over hurdles at Wetherby (2m, soft) in December; well beaten twice since but had excuses last time (heavy ground; finished lame) and will be dangerous here if back on song; cheekpieces left off this time. |
7/2 |
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6 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Two heavy defeats among his three hurdle starts but in between he caught the eye keeping on for third at Wetherby (2m, soft); has potential off opening jumps mark in view of his useful Flat form, and his four wins in that code came in cheekpieces which he wears over hurdles for the first time. |
9/2 |
10/1
- Place: £3.40
Form: -63504
Last run: 41 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 2 (11) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 3f 179y Class 6 |
11st 1lb |
Rediscovered some form when a front-running third at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) before never dangerous on AW earlier this month; has since changed hands and left Billy Aprahamian; acts on soft but not proven over this far. |
14/1 |
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10th 2 (11) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 3f 179y Class 6 |
11st 1lb |
Rediscovered some form when a front-running third at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) before never dangerous on AW earlier this month; has since changed hands and left Billy Aprahamian; acts on soft but not proven over this far. |
14/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 525741
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 1 (9) |
26th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Not beaten far when fourth here (1m) in January and sixth here (1m2f) in March; mid-division at Doncaster (1m2f) later in March when last seen; drops back in trip after a break and is probably best watched. |
9/1 |
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8th 13 (11) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Fourth is the best he's managed in seven AW outings this winter, despite being prominent in the market a few times; his sole win from 24 starts came on turf but his claims still aren't obvious. |
10/1 |
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6th 10 (10) |
5th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
8st 5lb |
5lb lower than when beaten a head over C&D last May, but his form since returning in December has been patchy while he is just 1-23. |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 149677 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 (2) |
22nd May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Back to winning ways with a front-running C&D success 23 days ago (visored first time); up 2lb but should give it another good go. |
5/1 |
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1st 5 (3) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Two soft-ground turf wins, including one for this yard, but he acts on better ground and made the most of a good draw when close third of 15 at Nottingham (8.5f, good; Token Love seventh) in cheekpieces three weeks ago; that is just about the best recent form on offer and he's nicely berthed again; visor goes on and he's respected. |
5/2 |
|
3rd 10 (1) |
8th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
First win was on AW but last two have come on turf (8.3f/1m2f, soft); had some close calls on Tapeta during the winter and he was a creditable fourth in big field at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) 11 days ago; could be in the mix again but he wouldn't want the ground to dry out. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 84-147 CD
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (1) |
24th Oct 2024 Heavy 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
took keen hold, prominent, switched to centre 4f out, weakened from 1f out |
20/1 |
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9th 1 (6) |
25th Sep 2024 Good 1m 2f 1y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
in touch with leaders on outer |
14/1 |
|
5th 1 (7) |
15th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
Series of good runs last season, notably when justifying favouritism in this race (soft) off 7lb lower; also won in Abu Dhabi in January (1m4f, good) and wasn't disgraced back here four weeks ago after six months off, albeit having been backed into second favouritism; needs overall improvement and 5lb claimer is enlisted. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 14-134
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (10) |
16th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Early promise featured wins over 7f and 1m on Tapeta; regressed the last twice and failed to get home over 1m2f latest; doubtful stayer upped further in trip. |
14/1 |
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6th 10 (16) |
15th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Won two of her first three starts, followed by minor honours in her two handicaps; sole turf start was on good to firm (penultimate outing); needs improvement on this step up from 1m but, in a mixed pedigree for stamina, the sire gives some hope that it will suit. |
16/1 |
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4th 6 (1) |
4th Sep 2024 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Won Newcastle maiden (1m) on debut 12 months ago and added Wolverhampton novice (7f) in July; only third on her handicap debut three weeks ago but that was a run that promised better; one of the likelier ones back on AW. |
5/2 |
7/1
Form: 231421 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (1) |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Is on a losing run of 20 but has been runner-up three times this year; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims. |
10/1 |
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4 (1) |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Is on a losing run of 20 but has been runner-up three times this year; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims. |
10/1 |
|
8 (9) |
9th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
10yo who has been beaten 19 times since his last win in September 2024 but he's been runner-up a few times this year (including here) and was third at Hamilton (1m, soft) last time; has a career-low mark; each-way chance. |
9/1 |
16/1
Form: 213-85 C
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (6) |
22nd Apr 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Beaten 11 times since his last win in August 2023 but he's dropped down the weights and was a fair fourth at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) three weeks ago on his first run since wind surgery; could be in the mix. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 1 (6) |
22nd Apr 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway and went third 2f out, kept on final 110yds |
11/2 |
|
4th 5 (3) |
31st Mar 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
in touch with leaders |
7/1 |
25/1
Form: 552547 BF
Last run: 3 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (1) |
8th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
in touch with leaders, outpaced but briefly went third 2f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong |
14/1 |
|
7th 7 (1) |
8th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
in touch with leaders, outpaced but briefly went third 2f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong |
14/1 |
|
9th 13 |
27th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb
|
midfield, hampered 5th, badly hampered 4 out |
16/1 |
9/2
Form: 847111 C
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (2) |
19th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 219y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
A two-time 1m scorer at Newcastle last autumn; yet to hit top form this season though, only seventh of 14 back over 1m there last month; mark is slipping but he still needs to take a step forward. |
10/1 |
|
7th 5 (9) |
26th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
He hasn't been at his very best this year and a refusal to settle is becoming an issue; however, he was returning from a break at Doncaster three weeks ago and that run may have got the freshness out of him; impressive when winning two in a row over C&D last autumn and not written off. |
20/1 |
|
5th 12 (7) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Two clearcut wins at Newcastle (1m, AW) last autumn but he wasn't at his best on Tapeta during the winter; has scored over C&D in the past but he's never won a Class 4 and this is competitive on his return; others preferred. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: -59561 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (3) |
28th Apr 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Inconsistent last season and tailed off over C&D when last seen; however, he's posted wins over C&D on two of his last four starts (good to soft/good) and can be bang there if at the top of his game on this return. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 7 (3) |
28th Apr 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Inconsistent last season and tailed off over C&D when last seen; however, he's posted wins over C&D on two of his last four starts (good to soft/good) and can be bang there if at the top of his game on this return. |
6/1 |
|
12th 1 (3) |
10th Oct 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
took keen hold, soon led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: 73-22 BF
Last run: 125 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (5) |
29th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 4f 13y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
sweating, took keen hold, midfield, headway over 3f out, outpaced when switched to near side over 2f out, weakened from 1f out |
7/4 |
|
4th 5 (5) |
29th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 4f 13y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
sweating, took keen hold, midfield, headway over 3f out, outpaced when switched to near side over 2f out, weakened from 1f out |
7/4 |
|
1st 2 (3) |
26th Sep 2024 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
in touch with leaders, went second and going easily home turn, ridden and chased clear leader over 1f out, challenging inside final furlong, led final 110yds, won going away |
6/4 |
25/1
Form: 40718
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 (11) |
15th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Improved when winning in clearcut style from off the pace on handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) in August; perhaps his run under a penalty one week later came too soon, as he disappointed; he's a lightly raced 3yo and the style of his win makes this new trip look interesting. |
25/1 |
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8th 9 (5) |
15th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
slowly away, took keen hold, in rear throughout |
5/1 |
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1st 6 (4) |
8th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Some promise when fourth of 11 on his Doncaster debut (7f, soft) in May, but twice held since (gelded/wind surgery before latest start); open to progress now handicapping, though, and worth a second look. |
20/1 |
Non-runners
French Mistress, Piecederesistance, Tiger Beetle
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £59.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £55.04 |
| Tricast | £312.63 |
| Trifecta | £382.00 |