Things to note on Friday: Nicky Richards’ hot form and Gavin Cromwell runners at Ayr
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17 April 2026
Friday 17th April
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Abbott Risk Consulting Ltd Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Soft
- Runners
- 8
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Light rain
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 6 wins from 21 in the last 14 days (29%)
Below par at Christmas but had a break and can go well if back on song
43-22U
Age: 5
Weight: 11-6
OR: 115
Days: 112
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec 25 | Sed Sedgefield | 17f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | UR/4 | Gintime () | 15/8 | 115 | - |
| 7 Dec 25 | Kel Kelso | 16f Sft | 3MdH | 11-2 | 2/9 | Great Fleet (2L) | 11/1 | 115 | 107 |
| 12 Nov 25 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 16.5f Sft | 4NvH | 11-0 | 2/9 | Orderoftheday (1¾L) | 22/1 | - | 100 |
| 14 Apr 25 | Hex Hexham | 16f Gd | 44yH | 11-0 | 3/6 | Smart Decision (17L) | 9/1 | - | 82 |
| 23 Feb 25 | Her Hereford | 16f Sft | 44yNHF | 11-2 | 4/7 | Forthfactor (10½L) | 7/1 | - | 76 |
| 13 Dec 24 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 16.5f Sft | 43yNHF | 11-2 | 4/6 | Lancelot Allen (20L) | 15/2 | - | 75 |
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Wind Op - First run after wind operation
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 25 in the last 14 days (4%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 19 in the last 14 days (0%)
Has been weakening over longer trips in previous maidens; had a wind operation
4433
Age: 6
Weight: 11-6
OR: 114
Days: 48
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 26 | Don Doncaster | 19.5f Sft | 3MdH | 11-7 t1 | 3/8 | Leader Crik (13L) | 5/2 | 116 | 108 |
| 5 Feb 26 | Lin Lingfield | 19.5f Hy | 4MdH | 11-6 | 3/6 | Big Ticket (11L) | 11/4 | - | 106 |
| 11 Dec 25 | War Warwick | 21f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 4/11 | Moneygarrow (15½L) | 28/1 | - | 108 |
| 9 Nov 25 | San Sandown | 16f GS | 4NHF | 10-11 | 4/9 | Le Roi Remi (18½L) | 10/11F | - | 88 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 3 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (27%)
2m4f perhaps too far last time; previous Down Royal fourth over 2m1f was a good effort
44
Age: 5
Weight: 11-6
OR: -
Days: 66
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 26 | Ayr Ayr | 20.5f Sft | 4MdH | 11-9 t | 4/9 | Apache Tribe (17½L) | 7/1 | - | 103 |
| 26 Dec 25 | Dro Down Royal | 17f Y | MdH | 11-12 t1 | 4/10 | Los Blanco (9L) | 6/1 | - | 113 |
By some way it was his best performance yet when second to odds-on winner here last time
9-U472
Age: 5
Weight: 11-6
OR: 107
Days: 53
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 26 | Ayr Ayr | 16f Sft | 4NvH | 11-7 | 2/5 | Next Twist (½L) | 28/1 | - | 110 |
| 29 Dec 25 | Kel Kelso | 16f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 7/11 | They Want Me (33L) | 12/1 | - | 89 |
| 18 Nov 25 | Kel Kelso | 16f Sft | 4NvH | 11-0 | 4/7 | Triple Crown Ted (8½L) | 9/2 | - | 94 |
| 5 Oct 25 | Kel Kelso | 16f Gd | 4NvH | 10-11 | UR/13 | Caballo De Guerra () | 9/2 | - | - |
| 25 Apr 25 | Per Perth | 16f GS | 4NHF | 10-6 | 9/13 | Wilstar (9½L) | 11/1 | - | 92 |
| 13 Dec 24 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 16.5f Sft | 43yNHF | 10-9 | 3/6 | Lancelot Allen (5¼L) | 2/1F | - | 90 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Two encouraging runs in bumpers, the latest after a long absence; hurdle debut
2-2
Age: 5
Weight: 11-6
OR: -
Days: 53
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 26 | Ayr Ayr | 16f Sft | 5NHF | 10-11 | 2/4 | Jardin De Tunis (shd) | 13/8J | - | 106 |
| 2 Mar 25 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f GS | 5NHF | 10-9 | 2/14 | Mydaddypaddy (11L) | 17/2 | - | 92 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 9 wins from 32 in the last 14 days (28%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Close second in point bumper but it's been a quiet start under rules
04
Age: 6
Weight: 11-6
OR: -
Days: 50
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 26 | Lud Ludlow | 16f GS | 4NvH | 11-0 | 4/7 | Burano Murano (26L) | 50/1 | - | 84 |
| 16 May 25 | Ain Aintree | 17f Gd | 3NHF | 11-5 | 16/17 | Rebel Tribesman (47L) | 28/1 | - | 57 |
No worthwhile form in bumpers or over hurdles and she can be readily dismissed
674P
Age: 5
Weight: 10-13
OR: -
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 26 | Hex Hexham | 20f Sft | 4MdH | 10-11 | PU/13 | Maiori () | 400/1 | - | - |
| 6 Mar 26 | Ayr Ayr | 20.5f Sft | 4NvHM | 11-0 | 4/5 | Society Soldier (70L) | 100/1 | - | 37 |
| 10 Feb 26 | Ayr Ayr | 16f Sft | 4NHFM | 10-13 | 7/7 | Latosca Du Houx (120L) | 50/1 | - | - |
| 1 Dec 25 | Ayr Ayr | 16f Hy | 5NHF | 10-6 | 6/8 | Broadway Ted (23L) | 25/1 | - | 73 |
0-6 over hurdles; gets all the allowances as a 4yo filly but others have greater upside
343339
Age: 4
Weight: 10-5
OR: 97
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Mar 26 | Crl Carlisle | 17f GS | 5HcH | 11-2 | 9/11 | National Question (17L) | 5/1 | 98 | 73 |
| 5 Mar 26 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f GS | 5HcH | 11-6 | 3/12 | Thankyouandplease (4¼L) | 17/2 | 99 | 89 |
| 22 Feb 26 | Her Hereford | 16f Sft | 4MdHM | 10-8 | 3/13 | Just A Glance (2½L) | 11/1 | 99 | 89 |
| 9 Feb 26 | Plu Plumpton | 16f Sft | 5HcHM | 11-2 | 3/7 | Yasmina (3½L) | 9/2 | 100 | 86 |
| 18 Jan 26 | Wdr Windsor | 16f Sft | 2NvHM | 10-3 | 4/6 | Getawhisky (13½L) | 50/1 | - | 85 |
| 29 Dec 25 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f Gd | 43yMdHM | 11-0 | 3/7 | Made U Blush (13L) | 7/1 | - | 85 |
Verdict
Preference is for DROPEMATTHESTATION who has been running well only to fade over longer distances and he's also had a wind operation.
Dropematthestation
Betting Forecast:
7/4 Lirion,
7/2 Dropematthestation,
9/2 Green Angel,
5/1 Bohemond Antioch,
6/1 Linalene,
12/1 Penn Avenue,
25/1 Magna Patch,
200/1 Culzean
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