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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Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Class 3) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 110y
- Going: Soft
- Runners
- 9
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Light rain
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
w1
Wind Op - First run after wind operation
He's struggled on his last two runs but perhaps wind op/cheekpieces will make a difference
-352FP
Age: 8
Weight: 11-10
OR: 125
Days: 48
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 26 | Nby Newbury | 20f GS | HcChG3 | 10-7 | PU/11 | Heltenham () | 13/2 | 127 | - |
| 22 Jan 26 | Wet Wetherby | 19.5f Sft | 3HcCh | 12-0 | F/9 | Geryville () | 10/11F | 127 | - |
| 29 Dec 25 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f Gd | 3HcCh | 12-0 | 2/6 | Old Cowboy (4L) | 4/1 | 128 | 133 |
| 6 Dec 25 | Ain Aintree | 20f Sft | 3NvHcCh | 11-8 h | 5/6 | Guard The Moon (15L) | 100/30 | 129 | 127 |
| 15 Nov 25 | Wet Wetherby | 15f Sft | 3NvHcCh | 11-4 h | 3/5 | Meetmebythesea (¾L) | 6/1 | 128 | 132 |
| 9 Mar 25 | Naa Naas | 16f Sft | NvHG3 | 11-5 h | 7/8 | Gaucher (51L) | 11/2 | - | 87 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 6 wins from 21 in the last 14 days (29%)
Front-runner; under pressure when falling last time but 3-3 in handicap chases previously
P-111F
Age: 7
Weight: 11-9
OR: 124
Days: 62
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb 26 | Hay Haydock | 20f Sft | 3HcCh | 11-3 | F/11 | The Bluesman () | 6/4F | 124 | - |
| 17 Jan 26 | Hay Haydock | 20f GS | 4HcCh | 11-13 | 1/8 | Icare Grandchamp (1½L) | 4/1J | 119 | 133 |
| 26 Dec 25 | Ain Aintree | 16f GS | 3NvHcCh | 10-8 | 1/3 | Chuggy (6½L) | 5/2 | 113 | 124 |
| 26 Nov 25 | Wet Wetherby | 15f Sft | 4NvHcCh | 11-1 | 1/6 | My Noble Lord (3¼L) | 4/1 | 106 | 116 |
| 26 Feb 25 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 17.5f Hy | 3NvCh | 11-2 | PU/5 | Casa No Mento () | 14/1 | 107 | - |
| 3 Feb 25 | Crl Carlisle | 17f Sft | 4NvH | 11-5 | 3/9 | More Coko (5L) | 4/1 | - | 98 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 31 in the last 14 days (3%)
In good form at Chepstow on last two starts; optimism he'll be fine back down in trip
263212
Age: 7
Weight: 11-7
OR: 122
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 26 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f Sft | 4HcCh | 11-11 t | 2/5 | Jaipaletemps (3¾L) | 10/11F | 122 | 126 |
| 21 Feb 26 | Chp Chepstow | 19.5f Sft | 4NvHcCh | 11-8 t | 1/7 | Another Fine Mess (5½L) | 5/4F | 115 | 126 |
| 31 Jan 26 | San Sandown | 20f Sft | 3NvHcCh | 11-0 t | 2/5 | Norn Iron (5½L) | 9/4F | 115 | 121 |
| 9 Jan 26 | Exe Exeter | 17.5f GS | 4HcCh | 11-9 t | 3/11 | Bonza Boy (3¼L) | 100/30 | 115 | 118 |
| 13 Dec 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 25.5f GS | 3NvHcCh | 10-9 t | 6/8 | Zertakt (33L) | 15/2 | 116 | 99 |
| 18 Nov 25 | Lin Lingfield | 22f Gd | 4HcCh | 11-10 t | 2/10 | No Tackle (4¾L) | 5/1 | 116 | 118 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
2-2 over fences and something to spare each time; may well have more left in the tank
225-11
Age: 7
Weight: 11-6
OR: 121
Days: 55
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 26 | Ncs Newcastle | 16.5f GS | 4NvHcCh | 11-12 t | 1/6 | Spadestep (4L) | 2/1J | 114 | 124 |
| 27 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle | 16.5f Hy | 4NvHcCh | 11-2 t | 1/4 | Spadestep (6½L) | 5/2 | 106 | 118 |
| 24 Apr 25 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 16.5f GS | 4HcH | 11-4 t | 5/8 | Bareback Jack (32L) | 2/1F | 108 | 85 |
| 3 Mar 25 | Ncs Newcastle | 17f Gd | 4HcH | 11-12 t | 2/7 | Rewired (3½L) | 5/2F | 108 | 109 |
| 7 Feb 25 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 16.5f Sft | 4HcH | 11-12 ht | 2/11 | New Found Fame (1¾L) | 5/2F | 108 | 109 |
| 30 Dec 24 | Hay Haydock | 15.5f Sft | 3HcH | 10-7 ht | 2/5 | For Pleasure (1¼L) | 2/1 | 106 | 109 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Disappointing on last 2 runs but good start to chasing career previously; may bounce back
-11375
Age: 6
Weight: 11-5
OR: 120
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 26 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | 3HcCh | 11-3 | 5/5 | Palacio (51L) | 4/1 | 122 | 82 |
| 28 Feb 26 | Nby Newbury | 20f GS | HcChG3 | 10-3 | 7/11 | Heltenham (51L) | 10/1 | 123 | 85 |
| 1 Feb 26 | Mus Musselburgh | 16f GS | 3HcCh | 11-10 | 3/5 | Pure Carbon (3L) | EvensF | 123 | 128 |
| 17 Jan 26 | Hay Haydock | 16.5f GS | 3HcCh | 11-1 | 1/10 | Escapeandevade (1¼L) | 9/4F | 117 | 125 |
| 1 Jan 26 | Wdr Windsor | 16f Gd | 4NvHcCh | 11-2 | 1/4 | Bond Broker (10L) | 9/2 | 109 | 124 |
| 24 Apr 25 | Per Perth | 20f GS | 4HcH | 11-8 | 8/8 | Kapal Layar (33L) | 11/2 | 109 | 79 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 7 wins from 28 in the last 14 days (25%)
Arrives on a five-timer and latest 7lb rise may not stop this thriving 8yo
741111
Age: 8
Weight: 11-4
OR: 119
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Mar 26 | Crl Carlisle | 16f GS | 2HcCh | 11-3 tp | 1/12 | Coup De Coeur (3L) | 5/1 | 112 | 126 |
| 4 Mar 26 | Cat Catterick | 15.5f Gd | 5HcCh | 12-0 tp | 1/5 | Shadowfax Of Rohan (5½L) | 3/1 | 105 | 122 |
| 21 Jan 26 | Cat Catterick | 19f GS | 5NvHcCh | 12-0 tp | 1/6 | Diamand De Vindecy (4¾L) | 2/1F | 99 | 110 |
| 1 Jan 26 | Mus Musselburgh | 20.5f GS | 5NvHcCh | 11-8 tp | 1/7 | Didntgotwenty (12L) | 5/2F | 93 | 109 |
| 8 Dec 25 | Mus Musselburgh | 23.5f Sft | 5HcCh | 11-11 tp | 4/11 | Benefit Ben (14½L) | 12/1 | 94 | 93 |
| 14 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle | 20f GS | 5NvHcCh | 11-9 tp | 7/10 | Fat Harry (26L) | 22/1 | 95 | 82 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 19 in the last 14 days (0%)
Hard to fancy on chasing evidence but this Irish raider is well treated on his hurdle form
007945
Age: 7
Weight: 11-4
OR: 119
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 26 | Nav Navan | 17f Sft/Hy | HcCh | 11-6 | 5/9 | Moudan (19½L) | 18/1 | 114 | 103 |
| 3 Mar 26 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Y | Ch | 11-12 | 4/6 | Raffles Dolce Vita (47L) | 100/1 | - | 88 |
| 5 Feb 26 | Thu Thurles | 18f Sft | Ch | 11-12 | 9/10 | Salvator Mundi (100L) | 50/1 | - | 45 |
| 14 Jan 26 | Fai Fairyhouse | 17f Y | Ch | 11-12 | 7/8 | Port Joulain (68L) | 28/1 | - | 68 |
| 26 Sep 25 | Lis Listowel | 16f Gd/Y | HcHL | 10-3 | 10/12 | Casheldale Lad (48L) | 25/1 | 122 | 81 |
| 27 Aug 25 | Bel Bellewstown | 20.5f Gd | HcH | 11-2 | 10/13 | Birmingham Alabama (69L) | 9/1 | 123 | 63 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Likes it here & has won twice this term but needs to be better than ever back up in grade
-13162
Age: 8
Weight: 10-5
OR: 106
Days: 41
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mar 26 | Ayr Ayr | 16.5f Sft | 4HcCh | 11-4 ht | 2/5 | Dance Thief (1L) | 11/4 | 105 | 110 |
| 29 Jan 26 | Ayr Ayr | 16.5f Sft | 4HcCh | 11-2 ht | 6/11 | Tommy Combats (28L) | 7/1 | 106 | 85 |
| 2 Jan 26 | Ayr Ayr | 16.5f Sft | 4NvHcCh | 11-8 ht | 1/4 | Southey (1½L) | 13/8F | 103 | 108 |
| 18 Nov 25 | Kel Kelso | 17f Sft | 5HcCh | 11-13 ht | 3/6 | Classical Sting (10½L) | 3/1 | 104 | 108 |
| 25 Oct 25 | Kel Kelso | 17f Gd | 5HcCh | 11-13 ht | 1/7 | Trac (¾L) | 11/4 | 103 | 105 |
| 11 Apr 25 | Ayr Ayr | 16f GS | 3HcH | 10-11 t | 9/12 | Wilful (19L) | 10/1 | 109 | 102 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 5 wins from 19 in the last 14 days (26%)
Two wins at Sedgefield this season but 8lb wrong today and the cheekpieces are left off
621416
Age: 7
Weight: 10-5
OR: 98
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Mar 26 | Crl Carlisle | 16f GS | 2HcCh | 9-12 tp | 6/12 | Marty McFly (26L) | 7/1 | 98 | 93 |
| 10 Mar 26 | Sed Sedgefield | 16.5f Gd | 5HcCh | 11-6 tp | 1/5 | Intenzo (3¼L) | 9/4 | 92 | 103 |
| 5 Dec 25 | Sed Sedgefield | 17f Sft | 5HcH | 11-9 tp | 4/6 | Bathgate (18L) | 9/4 | 93 | 84 |
| 13 Nov 25 | Sed Sedgefield | 17f Sft | 5HcH | 11-2 tp | 1/10 | National Question (2L) | 100/30 | 87 | 91 |
| 21 Oct 25 | Per Perth | 16f Sft | 5HcH | 11-0 tp1 | 2/12 | Nathan Wells (¾L) | 9/2 | 85 | 88 |
| 15 May 25 | Per Perth | 20f Gd | 5HcCh | 10-8 | 6/8 | Stumps Or Slips (13L) | 11/1 | 86 | 83 |
Verdict
Having impressed when winning at Newcastle on his first two chase starts, THE GRAFTER can maintain his unbeaten record over fences.
The Grafter
Betting Forecast:
100/30 The Grafter,
4/1 Marty McFly,
11/2 Throatlash,
6/1 Risk De Pluie,
13/2 Pleasington,
Stuntman Steve,
11/1 Koukeo,
12/1 Ballyfort,
20/1 Tanking Along
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