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17.12

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Peter Craven 80th Birthday Extravaganza Fillies’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Peter Craven 80th Birthday Extravaganza Fillies’ Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 875521 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Returned to form when beaten a neck at Leicester (6f, good) last month then made all at Newbury (7f, good to firm) 12 days ago; she's just 3lb higher than last time and can go well once more.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(5)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Lady Wingalong

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

4-20 on AW (wins include Polytrack) and she's been running with plenty of credit since December; little wiggle room in this mark but she's likely to give another good account.

11/2

8th

3

(6)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Wingalong

9st 13lb

J: Jack Callan

T: David Evans

Normally a consistent type and one who knows how to win but proved disappointing at Southwell last time; each-way claims if back to best.

14/1

9th

1

(1)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Lady Wingalong

9st 12lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Won over 6f here in February but also has wins over 7f; running well at present but is 2lb higher than when winning at Newbury (7f, good to firm) in August and she requires a career-best to win here.

5/1

Form: 731121 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Made it 5-8 for the season when returning to winning ways at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; clearly thriving and she could take a 4lb rise in her stride.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(4)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:54 Lingfield

Thunderous Love

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jonathan Portman

Winner of five 6f handicaps on turf/AW last year; latest performance was a bit better than it looked and she is now back to her last winning mark, but this trip does appear to stretch her.

13/2

7th

15

(4)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Thunderous Love

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

The winner of five 6f handicaps last year, beating a few reopposing rivals in the process; only midfield at Leicester on last month's return but the stable form is a positive and she could take a step forward.

12/1

Form: 049-90

Last run: 92 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who continues to drop down the weights and things could click again at some point, but she's been well beaten on both starts for this yard and a major turnaround is required.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Pontefract

D Flawless

10st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Has gained both wins on AW, including at Newcastle in latest start when wearing a hood and attempting 6f for the first time; far from solid on her turf form but otherwise may have more to offer at this distance in the retained headgear.

7/1

1st

4

(1)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

D Flawless

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

1m winner for the Gosdens in May 2024; best effort for this yard came when a close third in a 5f Southwell handicap in January but not so good over 5f here since; steps back up in trip with a hood fitted.

9/1

Form: 103701 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won a C&D novice (good) in April and returned to form with another win when back down into a Class 5 at Nottingham (6f, good) last month; that was for 3yos who had won not more than one race and she's 5lb higher today, but she did it nicely and is in with a chance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(11)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Miss Hathaway

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Ran well to finish second of ten at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) 15 days ago; only 1lb higher, but she does have a bit to prove back over 5f for the first time since her debut.

9/1

6th

6

(4)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

15:52 Musselburgh

Miss Hathaway

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Best form at 6f, including a couple of good-ground wins this term, latest in July; mostly creditable efforts since; perhaps not crying out for this return to 7f but the sharp scenario is a plus.

8/1

Form: 2261 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in May on first two starts (6f/5f, good to firm; including here) and returned to form with novice win at Carlisle (6f, good) a fortnight ago; this 3yo has potential off her opening mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

11

(2)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Newcastle (AW)

Vibrant Pearl

8st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Didn't need to improve to win a Carlisle fillies' novice last month (6f, good); makes her handicap/AW debut with potential and market support would be encouraging.

6/1

5

(4)

17th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Pontefract

Vibrant Pearl

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Runner-up in May on first two starts (6f/5f, good to firm; including here) and returned to form with novice win at Carlisle (6f, good) a fortnight ago; this 3yo has potential off her opening mark.

7/2

1st

5

(2)

4th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

19:35 Carlisle

Vibrant Pearl

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Performed with great promise when runner-up on her first two starts at Redcar (6f) and Pontefract (5f) in May; well below that level when favourite at Catterick (5f, good) in June but has had a break and has the best form on show.

7/4

Form: 164375 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Two-time AW winner who was a close third at Kempton (6f, AW) in April and is now 2lb lower; however, two lesser runs have followed, most recently when back on turf; needs to get back on track.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(1)

5th May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Court Drive

9st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Gay Kelleway

Has claims on this winter's best and she didn't get a clear shot at it over C&D when last seen nine weeks ago; others still appeal more for win purposes.

12/1

6th

6

(1)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Court Drive

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gay Kelleway

Now 3lb lower than when going close over C&D in early December but not quite in same form lately and needs to up her game.

12/1

5th

8

(7)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Court Drive

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Gay Kelleway

Outpaced when the tempo picked up at Kempton, eventually finishing 0.5l behind third-placed Handle With Care; this winter's best efforts give her a shout but others are more tempting.

12/1

Form: 564441 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won at Redcar (6f, good) last time in a reapplied visor; the visor is left off and she's won just three of her 37 starts, which dents confidence in her follow-up claims, but she remains on a handy mark; not discounted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:51 Hamilton

Carlton And Co

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Down the field on last month's reappearance at Catterick but may have needed that run; won three times in the second half of last year (6f/7f, good/AW) and is not discounted; has run well on good to soft going.

16/1

9th

2

(10)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Carlton And Co

10st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

She won three times in the second half of last year (6f/7f, good/AW) and her current mark isn't necessarily beyond her; a market check is advised but she may need this comeback run.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £55.00
Straight Forecast £56.84
Trifecta £165.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Thunderous Love

RP RATINGS:

Vibrant Pearl

POSTDATA:

Miss Hathaway

NEWMARKET:

Court Drive

The Times:

Carlton And Co

The Sun:

Lady Wingalong

Daily Record:

Vibrant Pearl

Telegraph:

Miss Hathaway

D Express:

Court Drive

LAMBOURN:

Thunderous Love

The Star:

Thunderous Love

Daily Mirror:

Carlton And Co