Things to note on Friday: Nicky Richards’ hot form and Gavin Cromwell runners at Ayr
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WOLVERHAMPTON (AW)
17 April 2026
Friday 17th April
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- Channel:
- Distance: 7f 36y
- Going: Standard
- Runners
- 10
- Type
- All Weather
- Surface
- Tapeta
- Stalls
- Outside
- Weather
- Light rain
Selection
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No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Probably best watched on belated debut unless the market suggests otherwise
Form:
Age: 4
Weight: 10-2
OR: -
Days: -
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Beaten a neck on his Newmarket debut in November 2024; fascinating on return
2/
Age: 4
Weight: 10-2
OR: -
Days: 532
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 24 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f Gd | 42yNv | 9-2 | 2/15 | Sacred Fire (nk) | 11/4J | - | 83 |
0-9; disappointing for the others if he proves good enough
3387-7
Age: 3
Weight: 9-3
OR: 67
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 53yHc | 9-5 | 7/7 | Storm Point (5¾L) | 18/1 | 70 | 58 |
| 1 Sep 25 | Wdr Windsor | 6f GS | 42yHc | 8-12 | 7/8 | Flying Comet (11L) | 16/1 | 74 | 38 |
| 15 Aug 25 | Nby Newbury | 6f Gd | 42yHc | 9-3 t1 | 8/8 | French Affair (6¾L) | 16/1 | 75 | 53 |
| 1 Aug 25 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 6f GS | 42yNv | 9-4 | 3/6 | Beckford's Folly (2½L) | 13/2 | 75 | 71 |
| 8 Jun 25 | Goo Goodwood | 6f Sft | 42yNv | 9-7 p | 3/7 | Jel Pepper (4¾L) | 7/1 | - | 73 |
| 31 May 25 | Chs Chester | 6f Gd | 22yNv | 9-4 p1 | 4/8 | Tricky Tel (3½L) | 22/1 | - | 65 |
Makes plenty of appeal on breeding and market support would be significant on debut
Form:
Age: 3
Weight: 9-3
OR: -
Days: -
Comfortably held in two starts at Southwell last month; handicaps an option after this
04
Age: 3
Weight: 9-3
OR: -
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 4Md | 9-1 | 4/6 | Aqpan (9½L) | 66/1 | - | 51 |
| 14 Mar 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 33yNv | 9-4 | 10/10 | Penny Time (15½L) | 80/1 | - | 50 |
In the frame in both starts on turf last August; closely related to an AW winner; player
43-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-3
OR: -
Days: 232
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 25 | Nby Newbury | 6.5f Gd | 52yMd | 9-7 | 3/13 | Into The Sky (9½L) | 3/1 | - | 70 |
| 16 Aug 25 | Nby Newbury | 7f GF | 22yNv | 9-7 | 4/10 | Venetian Prince (3¼L) | 6/1 | - | 73 |
Runner-up on Kempton debut in October, but well held at Newmarket next time; bit to prove
20-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-3
OR: -
Days: 168
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f Gd | 42yNv | 9-2 | 14/15 | Yazin (23L) | 50/1 | - | 26 |
| 8 Oct 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 52yMd | 9-7 | 2/9 | Siren Suit (2½L) | 7/1 | - | 70 |
Runner-up in both starts on Polytrack last year, but may find a few too good on return
82562-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-3
OR: 78
Days: 191
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Oct 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 52yNv | 9-7 | 2/3 | Rapid Force (2L) | 5/2 | 78 | 74 |
| 11 Sep 25 | Don Doncaster | 7f GS | 32yHc | 8-11 | 6/9 | Wechaad (6¼L) | 5/2F | 78 | 64 |
| 18 Jul 25 | Nby Newbury | 7f GF | 42yNv | 9-7 | 5/11 | Gewan (6L) | 4/1 | - | 70 |
| 25 Jun 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 42yMd | 9-7 | 2/10 | Cape Orator (1¼L) | 13/8 | - | 74 |
| 27 May 25 | Lei Leicester | 6f Gd | 42yMd | 9-7 | 8/13 | Rock On Thunder (8L) | 4/1J | - | 63 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 6 wins from 20 in the last 14 days (30%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
Improved from debut when second at Kempton in September; high on list if progressing again
02-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-3
OR: -
Days: 211
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 42yNv | 9-4 | 2/14 | Wedonttelllies (1L) | 10/1 | - | 74 |
| 16 Aug 25 | Nby Newbury | 7f GF | 22yNv | 9-7 | 10/10 | Venetian Prince (22L) | 9/1 | - | 22 |
Second in a steadily run affair at Southwell ten days ago; not sure how strong the form is
02
Age: 3
Weight: 8-12
OR: -
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Apr 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 4NvF | 9-2 | 2/8 | Confide In Me (1L) | 33/1 | - | 65 |
| 23 Mar 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 4NvF | 8-11 | 10/10 | Estissa (19½L) | 8/1 | - | 33 |
Verdict
Despite being off 18 months since his promising Newmarket debut, Ralph Beckett's GROW OLD WITH ME earns the vote.
Grow Old With Me
Betting Forecast:
7/4 Grow Old With Me,
9/2 Anton Mauve,
Slight Of Foot,
5/1 Mr Writer,
13/2 Law Court,
8/1 Korbut,
25/1 Ahead Of Fashion,
Luansobe,
100/1 Beautiful Rumour,
Battle Standard
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