13:20 Fakenham 13 Feb 2026
150,000 Prize Money On 4th May Handicap Hurdle
Class 5 | 4YO plus
Winner £3,697 - 6 declared to run
Soft
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Light rain
Temperature: 1.2° - 5.3°
Rainfall: 0.91mm
Wind: 13.7 mph NE
Last Update: 12/02/2026 17:00x
- Winner
- Top 2 Finish
- Top 3 Finish
- W/O Character Testing And Morning Mayhem
- W/O Morning Mayhem
- W/O Character Testing
- Top 4 Finish
Bookies best price percentage = 116.21%
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Scored by 7 1/2l off an 11lb lower mark at Uttoxeter three starts back; ran to form when third, beaten 3 1/4l off 98 last time and is 1lb higher here. Trainer in form; effective at 2m and acts on heavy and soft; can go well again.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on heavy ground. Third of 13 behind Mr Zee beaten 3 1/2l at 15-8fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 1m 7f (soft) last month.
Scored by 7 1/2l off an 11lb lower mark at Uttoxeter three starts back; ran to form when third, beaten 3 1/4l off 98 last time and is 1lb higher here. Trainer in form; effective at 2m and acts on heavy and soft; can go well again.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11.1% | |
| Hurdle | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 1 | 1 | 10% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 1 | 1 | 8.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Kielan Woods | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| T | Nick Scholfield | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Stopped quickly up in trip and may not have stayed when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Lingfield most recently. Effective at 2m and acts on good to soft; looking flattered by debut form but still on a fair mark based on penultimate run so strong claims down in trip.
Placed in two hurdle races from six starts. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Luwdvig when 11th of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Lingfield over 2m 3f (soft) last month.
Stopped quickly up in trip and may not have stayed when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Lingfield most recently. Effective at 2m and acts on good to soft; looking flattered by debut form but still on a fair mark based on penultimate run so strong claims down in trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Caoilin Quinn | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | G & J Moore | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Returned to form on his first completed start for the yard when beaten a head off a 3lb lower mark at Market Rasen last time. Effective at 2m on good to soft and good; still a maiden over hurdles but could build on that revival.
Placed in four hurdle races from 13 NH starts. Beaten a head by The Resdev Tyke when second of 9 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Market Rasen over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
Returned to form on his first completed start for the yard when beaten a head off a 3lb lower mark at Market Rasen last time. Effective at 2m on good to soft and good; still a maiden over hurdles but could build on that revival.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 0 | 4 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 13 | 0 | 4 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & P) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Cheek Pieces | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 9.1% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | H Cobden | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | M Walford | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Below form and in need of the run when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter last time; off a short break. Effective at 2m and acts on soft and good; needs to come on plenty for that return.
Yet to place in seven starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Soldier's Leap when fifth of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Uttoxeter over 2m (soft) in November last year.
Below form and in need of the run when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter last time; off a short break. Effective at 2m and acts on soft and good; needs to come on plenty for that return.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Benjamin Poste | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | S Cameron | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Poor run when well beaten in a handicap at Southwell latest. Effective over 10-12f; a maiden who is looking exposed in both codes but does like the track.
Yet to place in six starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Hello Sweety when fourth of 8 on her latest NH outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) in December last year.
Poor run when well beaten in a handicap at Southwell latest. Effective over 10-12f; a maiden who is looking exposed in both codes but does like the track.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 19 | 0 | 4 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J M Quinlan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | M Crawley | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Never threatened after a series of errors when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle here last time; off a short break. A 2m bumper winner on good; looks in need of more hurdling experience and must settle and jump better.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on good ground. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Hello Sweety when fifth of 8 on her latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) in December last year.
Never threatened after a series of errors when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle here last time; off a short break. A 2m bumper winner on good; looks in need of more hurdling experience and must settle and jump better.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (H only) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | K Brogan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Mrs S J Humphrey | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Verdict
MORNING MAYHEM was a beaten favourite at Wincanton latest but can reward those who keep the faith, as he seems to have less on his plate and an impressive Uttoxeter victory in December remains fresh in the memory. He goes well on deep ground and gets the nod ahead of Character Testing, who performed well for second at Market Rasen. Risk It All is next best.
Expert View Verdict
RISK IT ALL hasn't won for this yard but he was successful in bumpers in France and he travelled well for a long way until his stamina gave way over 2 1/2m last time. Before that he had been running into form after a wind op and his mark looks generous based on his best efforts. Back down in trip he can get the better of Character Testing who bounced back last time pulling a long way clear with the progressive winner. He should build on that first completed start for the yard and the booking of Cobden suggests a big run is expected. Longstanding maiden Alvesta was poorly placed to challenge here on his last hurdles run but is on a fair mark based on his early efforts and could also pose a threat.
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Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 3y | 3:49.80 |