UK Horse Racing Tips: Fakenham

Us And Them and Al Zaraqaan have both a level of form that is a great deal better than his grade, but the pair have been bitterly disappointing recently and, as a result, look vulnerable. The vote, therefore, goes to WEEBILL. Usually a very consistent individual around this level, the 11-year-old has a rare below-par effort to bounce back from at Leicester, which he is expected to do.
Prediction : 1st Weebill 2nd Us And Them 3rd Al Zaraqaan

MIXEDWAVE arrives in search of a hat-trick of victories having progressed well since his chasing debut with victories at Leicester and Market Rasen. The six-year-old was particularly strong at the finish on his latest start and further progression appears likely. Mad About Sally won in great style on her first attempt over fences at Fontwell and she is likely to enter the reckoning, while a line can be put through Cloudy Wednesday's most recent outing at Huntingdon.
Prediction : 1st Mixedwave 2nd Mad About Sally 3rd Cloudy Wednesday

NOTHINGTOCHANCE stepped forward from her hurdling debut when runner-up at Exeter at the beginning of last month and this appears to be an excellent opportunity for her to get off the mark. Enthused's recent third in handicap company at Huntingdon entitles him to a place on the shortlist, while Bugle Major is capable of improving from his placed effort at Catterick on his first attempt over timber.
Prediction : 1st Nothingtochance 2nd Enthused 3rd Bugle Major

Lawtop Legend is resected following a 575-day break having won well off this mark when last seen, while Holdbacktheriver is sliding down the ratings and could be ready to strike soon. However, preference is for LE TUEUR, who has to shoulder a 7lb penalty following a 20-length success at Huntingdon over an extended 2m7f earlier this month. Jay Tidball negates all of that penalty with his claim of the same amount, making the gelded son of Flemensfirth seem very well treated.
Prediction : 1st Le Tueur 2nd Lawtop Legend 3rd Holdbacktheriver

Parramount caught the eye when bolting up in novice territory over an extended 2m at Doncaster in January, but he failed to win a weaker handicap than this off a mark of 115 at Taunton on his penultimate outing. Therefore, it could pay to side with the Pam Sly-trained HAAFAPIECE, who finished a creditable fourth over an extended 2m3f at Wetherby last month. He is rated 1lb lower today and can improve, while No No Tonic also warrants respect.
Prediction : 1st Haafapiece 2nd Parramount 3rd No No Tonic

BASHERS REFLECTION ran well into second on his penultimate start over C&D in a slightly tougher contest and competes off only 2lb higher. He still looks nicely enough weighted and gets the nod. The main threat may come in the shape of Pride Of Hawridge, who steps up to this trip for the first time after putting in a solid effort in this class at Huntingdon over 2m off the same mark. Of the rest, Manofthemoment looks most interesting.
Prediction : 1st Bashers Reflection 2nd Pride Of Hawridge 3rd Manofthemoment

It's hard to oppose BENNYS KING, who can put his latest blunder well behind him to strike for the Dan Skelton yard. He is clear top-rated in this field and beat a subsequent winner in Magic Saint on his penultimate start, which is by far and away the best piece of recent form on offer. Mister Whitaker is likely to give him most to think about, as the 11-year-old didn't suffer a lot in defeat behind a nice type in Secret Investor in this sphere last time at Bangor. Peacocks Secret completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Bennys King 2nd Mister Whitaker 3rd Peacocks Secret