Things to note on Friday: Nicky Richards’ hot form and Gavin Cromwell runners at Ayr
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AYR
17 April 2026
Friday 17th April
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Coral Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 2) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 5f 91y
- Going: Soft
- Runners
- 13
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Light rain
Selection
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Saracen Beau
Selected at:
7/1
Nicky Richards is in red-hot form at the moment and his runner, Saracen Beau, remains unexposed in handicap company. He won with loads in hand in a lower grade at Doncaster last month and a 7lb rise might not be enough to stop him here.
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No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Won at Warwick in February and when pulled up at Fontwell last time it was a Grade 2
-3F415
Age: 8
Weight: 12-0
OR: 135
Days: 54
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 26 | Fon Fontwell | 19f Hy | HG2 | 11-4 tp | 5/5 | Potters Charm (63L) | 7/1 | 137 | 79 |
| 7 Feb 26 | War Warwick | 21f Hy | 3HcH | 10-12 tp | 1/8 | Fingle Bridge (4¼L) | 11/2 | 130 | 137 |
| 17 Jan 26 | Hay Haydock | 24.5f GS | 3HcH | 11-9 tp | 4/10 | Dalston Lad (17½L) | 6/1 | 131 | 121 |
| 9 Dec 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 20f Hy | 3Ch | 11-5 tp | F/2 | Fingle Bridge () | 18/5 | 131 | 132 |
| 22 Nov 25 | Hay Haydock | 24.5f GS | HcHG3 | 10-12 tp | 3/17 | Electric Mason (4L) | 18/1 | 129 | 132 |
| 11 Apr 25 | Ayr Ayr | 21.5f GS | 2HcH | 10-12 tp1 | 4/10 | The Four Sixes (12L) | 8/1 | 130 | 127 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 3 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (27%)
Improved form in this hood; contested Grade 3 last time; more needed back in a handicap
1F7144
Age: 7
Weight: 11-11
OR: 132
Days: 40
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar 26 | Naa Naas | 16.5f Sft/Hy | NvHG3 | 11-5 h | 4/5 | Le Labo (13½L) | 16/1 | 126 | 130 |
| 15 Feb 26 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Hy | NvHL | 11-12 h | 4/4 | Heads Up (8¾L) | 16/1 | 126 | 130 |
| 20 Jan 26 | Dro Down Royal | 17f Sft | NvH | 11-12 h1 | 1/8 | Night Moon (7½L) | 15/2 | 118 | 124 |
| 29 Dec 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 20.5f Gd/Y | NvHcH | 11-7 | 7/9 | Walks In June (9¾L) | 33/1 | 120 | 116 |
| 22 Nov 25 | Hay Haydock | 15.5f GS | NvHG2 | 11-2 | F/6 | Diamond Hunter () | 28/1 | - | 122 |
| 1 Nov 25 | Dro Down Royal | 17f Y | MdH | 11-12 | 1/15 | Kalypso'chance (9L) | 16/1 | - | 110 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Easily made all in this last year but he's struggled for form since chase win in December
61P607
Age: 8
Weight: 11-11
OR: 132
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 26 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 19.5f Gd | 2HcH | 11-11 | 7/7 | Static (60L) | 11/1 | 135 | 84 |
| 14 Mar 26 | Kem Kempton | 21f Gd | 2HcH | 11-12 | 11/13 | Intosomethinggood (19½L) | 25/1 | 138 | 121 |
| 28 Feb 26 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | 3HcH | 12-0 | 6/7 | Rubber Ball (40L) | 18/1 | 140 | 114 |
| 13 Feb 26 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f Sft | 3NvHcCh | 11-10 | PU/4 | Juby Ball () | 4/1 | 144 | - |
| 29 Dec 25 | Kel Kelso | 17f GS | 3NvCh | 11-7 | 1/3 | Aeros Luck (16L) | 1/6F | 144 | 143 |
| 22 Nov 25 | Hay Haydock | 19f GS | 2HcH | 12-0 | 6/9 | Kabral Du Mathan (31L) | 7/1 | 144 | 131 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
w2
Wind Op - Second run after wind operation
Going Specialist - 3 wins from 4 starts on this ground (75%)
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
May well have completed hat-trick but for final-flight mistake at Newbury; strong claims
-32112
Age: 7
Weight: 11-11
OR: 132
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 26 | Nby Newbury | 20.5f GS | 3NvH | 11-12 t | 2/8 | Le Frimeur (¾L) | 13/8F | 132 | 133 |
| 17 Jan 26 | Asc Ascot | 19.5f Sft | 2HcH | 10-12 t | 1/10 | Tripoli Flyer (2¾L) | 3/1F | 124 | 138 |
| 20 Dec 25 | Her Hereford | 19.5f Sft | 3HcH | 10-12 t1 | 1/8 | Good To Be Alive (2½L) | 100/30 | 117 | 128 |
| 4 Dec 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f GS | 4HcH | 11-11 | 2/10 | Non Stop (1¼L) | 14/1 | 115 | 118 |
| 5 Nov 25 | Chp Chepstow | 16f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 3/14 | The Blue Room (26L) | 15/2 | 115 | 104 |
| 19 Oct 24 | Str Stratford | 16.5f Hy | 4MdH | 11-4 h1 | 3/12 | Glynn Brae (1½L) | 6/1 | - | 108 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 31 in the last 14 days (3%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 17 in the last 14 days (0%)
Promising novice this season and better than he showed in the Morebattle; not written off
311269
Age: 6
Weight: 11-6
OR: 127
Days: 48
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 26 | Kel Kelso | 16f GS | 2HcH | 11-0 | 9/17 | Captain Hugo (22L) | 3/1F | 128 | 118 |
| 16 Jan 26 | Wdr Windsor | 16f Sft | 2HcH | 11-3 | 6/14 | Hot Fuss (8¾L) | 10/1 | 131 | 130 |
| 27 Dec 25 | Chp Chepstow | 16f GS | 3NvH | 11-10 | 2/11 | Mossy Fen Road (8½L) | 9/4 | 131 | 128 |
| 7 Dec 25 | Kel Kelso | 16f Sft | 3HcH | 10-7 | 1/6 | Bel Amigo (6½L) | 4/6F | 122 | 132 |
| 27 Oct 25 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 16.5f Gd | 3NvH | 11-0 | 1/13 | Super Freddie (12L) | 10/11F | - | 118 |
| 24 Sep 25 | Per Perth | 16f GS | 4NvH | 11-0 | 3/11 | The Hatchet (3¼L) | 85/40 | - | 107 |
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
Course Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts here (67%)
Made it 2-2 in this hood when winning on h'cap debut at Musselburgh; clearly progressive
631411
Age: 6
Weight: 11-6
OR: 127
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 26 | Mus Musselburgh | 20f GS | 2NvHcH | 12-0 h | 1/10 | Killycarn (2¾L) | 11/2 | 122 | 128 |
| 3 Mar 26 | Ncs Newcastle | 20.5f GS | 4NvH | 11-12 h1 | 1/12 | Silver Hill (½L) | 7/2 | 114 | 121 |
| 29 Jan 26 | Ayr Ayr | 16f Sft | 4NvH | 11-12 | 4/8 | Stede Bonnet (15L) | 7/2 | 115 | 112 |
| 2 Jan 26 | Ayr Ayr | 16f Sft | 4MdH | 11-8 | 1/13 | Wilstar (3½L) | 11/4 | - | 112 |
| 7 Dec 25 | Kel Kelso | 16f Sft | 3MdH | 11-2 | 3/9 | Great Fleet (7L) | 7/2 | - | 104 |
| 25 Oct 25 | Kel Kelso | 16f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 6/14 | Smoke Trail (25L) | 3/1 | - | 93 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 7 wins from 28 in the last 14 days (25%)
Ready win at Doncaster last month; could take 7lb rise in his stride; unproven on soft
P3-231
Age: 7
Weight: 11-6
OR: 127
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 26 | Don Doncaster | 21f GS | 4HcH | 12-0 | 1/7 | Joltin N Jiving (3¾L) | 5/2F | 120 | 128 |
| 21 Feb 26 | Ncs Newcastle | 17f GS | 3HcH | 12-0 | 3/9 | The Gray Ghost (2½L) | 13/2 | 120 | 120 |
| 27 Oct 25 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 20.5f Gd | 4NvHcCh | 11-13 | 2/11 | Molto Bene (6L) | 13/2 | 119 | 124 |
| 7 Apr 25 | Kel Kelso | 18f Gd | 4NvH | 11-5 | 3/9 | Cloonainra (4¾L) | 5/2 | - | 107 |
| 23 Nov 24 | Hay Haydock | 15.5f Sft | NvHG2 | 11-2 | PU/6 | Roadlesstravelled () | 11/2 | - | - |
| 2 Nov 24 | Ayr Ayr | 16f GS | 4NvH | 11-0 | 1/12 | Northern Air (9L) | 12/1 | - | 116 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 3 wins from 5 starts at this distance (60%)
Won this in 2023 on sole previous course visit and has an each-way shout
-43120
Age: 9
Weight: 11-5
OR: 126
Days: 48
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 26 | Kel Kelso | 16f GS | 2HcH | 11-4 t | 13/17 | Captain Hugo (52L) | 25/1 | 127 | 87 |
| 26 Dec 25 | Ain Aintree | 20f GS | 2HcH | 10-12 t | 2/8 | Indeevar Bleu (5½L) | 16/1 | 127 | 127 |
| 29 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle | 20.5f GS | 3HcH | 10-12 t | 1/6 | Hamsiyann (2¼L) | 9/4F | 123 | 128 |
| 26 Oct 25 | Ain Aintree | 20f GS | 2HcH | 10-13 t | 3/6 | Ace Of Spades (5L) | 9/2 | 124 | 124 |
| 17 Sep 25 | Kel Kelso | 21f Gd | 2HcH | 12-0 t | 4/8 | The Navigator (14L) | 13/2 | 125 | 116 |
| 24 Apr 25 | Per Perth | 20f GS | 3HcH | 11-3 t | 6/7 | Rambo T (9L) | 25/1 | 127 | 122 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Runner-up at Uttoxeter last month and winner followed up at Aintree last week; key player
-31352
Age: 6
Weight: 11-2
OR: 123
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 26 | Utt Uttoxeter | 20f Sft | 3HcH | 11-4 | 2/14 | Wellington Arch (1¼L) | 4/1 | 120 | 124 |
| 21 Feb 26 | Chp Chepstow | 23.5f Sft | 2HcH | 10-2 | 5/11 | Keable (9¾L) | 9/4F | 120 | 122 |
| 15 Jan 26 | Wcn Wincanton | 24.5f Hy | 3HcH | 11-4 | 3/10 | Champagne Chic (14L) | 7/2 | 120 | 119 |
| 13 Dec 25 | Lin Lingfield | 23f GS | 4HcH | 11-3 | 1/6 | Paso Doble (4L) | 5/6F | 114 | 120 |
| 21 Nov 25 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f Sft | 4HcH | 11-11 | 3/11 | High Tea (5½L) | 4/1 | 112 | 116 |
| 21 Nov 24 | Wcn Wincanton | 21.5f GS | 4NvH | 10-13 | 1/5 | Remember Moi (13L) | 4/1 | - | 105 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Maiden/novice wins at Kelso; did it easily last time and has potential off opening mark
2-2121
Age: 5
Weight: 10-13
OR: 120
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 26 | Kel Kelso | 21f GS | 4NvH | 11-4 | 1/7 | Rememberthename (9L) | 7/4 | 117 | 121 |
| 27 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle | 20.5f Sft | 4NvH | 11-7 | 2/8 | Le Beau Madrik (6L) | 5/2 | 117 | 121 |
| 18 Nov 25 | Kel Kelso | 21f Sft | 4MdH | 10-12 | 1/4 | The G Wizard (2½L) | 4/9F | 111 | 116 |
| 25 Oct 25 | Kel Kelso | 16f GS | 4MdH | 10-12 | 2/14 | Smoke Trail (2½L) | 2/1F | 105 | 113 |
| 9 Mar 25 | Crl Carlisle | 17f GS | 44yH | 11-0 | 2/6 | Smart Decision (¾L) | 11/8F | - | 99 |
| 30 Dec 24 | Hay Haydock | 15.5f Sft | 43yH | 11-0 | 2/6 | Itstonitejosephine (13L) | 3/1 | - | 86 |
Fourth of 14 at Kelso last time and the form looks solid; could again be thereabouts
-26454
Age: 8
Weight: 10-13
OR: 120
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 26 | Kel Kelso | 21f GS | 2HcH | 11-8 | 4/14 | Speiriuil (2½L) | 4/1 | 118 | 121 |
| 17 Jan 26 | Hay Haydock | 15.5f GS | 3HcH | 10-13 | 5/8 | Brentford Hope (4¾L) | 9/2 | 120 | 117 |
| 2 Jan 26 | Ayr Ayr | 20.5f Sft | 3NvHcCh | 11-3 | 4/9 | Milcree (13L) | 9/2 | 122 | 119 |
| 6 Dec 25 | Ain Aintree | 20f Sft | 3NvHcCh | 11-2 | 6/6 | Guard The Moon (34L) | 9/2 | 123 | 109 |
| 12 Nov 25 | Ayr Ayr | 20.5f Sft | 4HcH | 12-0 | 2/11 | Follow Charlie (3¼L) | EvensF | 120 | 119 |
| 1 Mar 25 | Kel Kelso | 18f GS | NvHG2 | 11-5 | 5/9 | Jet To Vegas (17½L) | 25/1 | - | 122 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (0%)
Continues to drop down weights but hasn't been shaping as though about to take advantage
0455P7
Age: 8
Weight: 10-10
OR: 117
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 26 | Utt Uttoxeter | 20f Sft | 3HcH | 11-3 p | 7/14 | Wellington Arch (15L) | 14/1 | 119 | 110 |
| 31 Jan 26 | San Sandown | 23.5f Hy | HcHG3 | 10-8 p | PU/11 | Henri The Second () | 11/1 | 121 | - |
| 18 Jan 26 | Wdr Windsor | 24f Sft | 2HcH | 10-5 p | 5/15 | Go To War (5L) | 16/1 | 121 | 119 |
| 1 Jan 26 | Wdr Windsor | 20f Gd | 2HcH | 10-7 p1 | 5/12 | Listentoyourheart (9¼L) | 11/1 | 122 | 119 |
| 22 Nov 25 | Hay Haydock | 19f GS | 2HcH | 10-9 | 4/9 | Kabral Du Mathan (25L) | 12/1 | 125 | 116 |
| 24 Oct 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 20f GS | 3HcH | 11-4 | 12/20 | French Ship (25L) | 14/1 | 127 | 109 |
In good form this season but suspicion he's vulnerable to stronger stayers at this trip
-1U243
Age: 6
Weight: 10-10
OR: 117
Days: 60
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 26 | Crl Carlisle | 17f Sft | 4NvH | 11-4 | 3/10 | Johnny's Jury (11L) | 9/2 | 117 | 118 |
| 17 Jan 26 | Hay Haydock | 21f GS | 4HcH | 11-9 | 4/17 | Judicial Deference (11L) | 13/2 | 117 | 118 |
| 3 Dec 25 | Hay Haydock | 19f GS | 4HcH | 11-6 | 2/6 | Lets Go To Vegas (½L) | 13/8 | 115 | 120 |
| 2 Nov 25 | Crl Carlisle | 20f Sft | 3NvH | 11-3 | UR/12 | Tormund Giantsbane () | 16/5 | 115 | - |
| 3 Oct 25 | Hex Hexham | 20f GS | 4HcH | 11-3 | 1/7 | Divilabother (57L) | 7/4 | 104 | 118 |
| 2 Feb 25 | Mus Musselburgh | 20f GS | 4HcH | 11-5 h | 6/10 | Harper Valley (15½L) | 16/1 | 106 | 95 |
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2/121P
Age: 7
Weight: 11-3
OR: 124
Days: 2
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 26 | Hay Haydock | 21f Gd | 2HcH | 10-13 | PU/11 | George's Lad () | 16/1 | 124 | - |
| 14 Mar 26 | Ncs Newcastle | 17f GS | 4NvH | 11-12 | 1/9 | Dartmouth Castle (1L) | 5/6F | 124 | 121 |
| 29 Jan 26 | Ayr Ayr | 16f Sft | 4NvH | 11-12 | 2/8 | Stede Bonnet (4½L) | 12/1 | 117 | 124 |
| 14 Dec 25 | Sth Southwell | 16f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 1/9 | Liam Mera Kai (nk) | 25/1 | - | 104 |
| 13 Sep 22 | Aut Auteuil | 18f VSft | 3yHL | 10-8 t | 2/11 | Lokman (nk) | 11/5F | - | 127 |
Verdict
The progressive Came From Nowhere is a tempting option but preference is for A PERFECT DAY, who is also very much on the up.
A Perfect Day
Betting Forecast:
7/2 A Perfect Day,
100/30 Came From Nowhere,
7/1 Saracen Beau,
8/1 Sanilam,
9/1 Eagles Reprieve,
Captain Butler,
11/1 The Four Sixes,
14/1 Spectacularsunrise,
16/1 Phantomofthepoints,
Knomorediamonds,
20/1 Minella Missile,
25/1 Jony R,
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