150,000 Prize Money On 4th May Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 13:20 | Winning time: 4m 8.55s

Morning Mayhem²⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 12-0| J: Kielan Woods| T: Nick Scholfield| OR: 99| BF| D

4/6

Much improved under more testing conditions than previously when causing a surprise at Uttoxeter (15.7f) in December. Brought down next time but proved his previous success no fluke when finishing a good third at Wincanton (15.2f) 4 weeks ago. Ground fine and he's of interest again.

Form: 9-8P1B3

Risk It All²⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-12| J: Caoilin Quinn| T: G & J Moore| OR: 97

4/1

Easy winner only start on Flat in France (at around 2m). Proved inconsistent over hurdles to date, albeit possibly stretched by the trip when well held at Lingfield (19.5f, soft) 25 days ago. Eased further in weights and return to 2m can help.

Form: 326-320

Character Testing^p,t²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 11-10| J: H Cobden| T: M Walford| OR: 95

4/1

Fair Flat winner who has yet to get his head in front over hurdles, yet he was quickly back to pick of the form he displayed for Tom Ellis on what was effectively his stable debut when runner-up at Market Rasen (16.6f) 4 weeks ago, edged out near finish. One to consider under Harry Cobden.

Form: 4-847F2

L'allier⁷⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 11-9| J: Benjamin Poste| T: S Cameron| OR: 94

22/1

Sold cheaply out of Michael Wigham's yard and showed nothing on belated return when fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.7f) in November. Can only be watched having been absent again since.

Form: 0446/4-5

Alvesta⁴⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: J M Quinlan| T: M Crawley| OR: 89

16/1

Remains winless under both codes, never posing a threat when fourth in a C&D mares' handicap in December prior to a below-par effort back on the level 6 weeks ago. Percentage call to look elsewhere.

Form: 2-44344

Noble Miss^h⁵⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 10-5| J: K Brogan| T: Mrs S J Humphrey| OR: 76| D

33/1

Debut scorer on first of 2 starts in junior bumpers for Rae Guest in late 2024 but she proved disappointing over hurdles for present stable during second half of last year, largely racing inefficiently. Lines up off a basement mark but plenty to prove in any case.

Form: 3-540P5

Forecasts

Morning Mayhem (4/6), Risk It All (4/1), Character Testing (4/1), Alvesta (16/1), L'allier (22/1), Noble Miss (33/1)

MORNING MAYHEM has steadily made up into an improved model for the Nick Scholfield yard, proving his breakthrough Uttoxeter success in December no fluke when finishing a good third at Wincanton 4 weeks ago. He's selected to defy top weight and double his career tally, with Market Rasen second Character Testing fancied to pose chief resistance under Harry Cobden. The return to 2m ought to benefit Risk It All.