UK Horse Racing Tips: Fakenham

COPSHILL LAD finished a good third over an extended 2m4f at Plumpton last month and a marginal drop in trip could see him break his maiden here. He represents a reputable stable and he can have a big say in proceedings, but State Of Bliss should not be underestimated following a decent run for third at Kempton earlier this month. Hobie completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Copshill Lad 2nd State Of Bliss 3rd Hobie

Auditoria has paid a price for consistency of late and has to shoulder top-weight here, so JIGGINSTOWN KING shades the vote based on that. Only narrowly denied over an extended 2m3f at Fontwell last month, there is likely more in the locker and he can post his best run to date. Abaya Du Mathan bolted up at Ffos Las most recently and is another to consider off 9lb higher.
Prediction : 1st Jigginstown King 2nd Auditoria 3rd Abaya Du Mathan

LIGHTHOUSE MILL finished a decent second over an extended 2m4f at Southwell last month and a fractionally shorter trip could benefit him here, given he was headed approaching the last in that aforementioned contest. Scudamore is rated 7lb higher following a facile win at Stratford most recently and is feared most, while Champagne Town also warrants a market check.
Prediction : 1st Lighthouse Mill 2nd Scudamore 3rd Champagne Town

WEEBILL had valid excuses for a seemingly poor effort at Stratford last month (reportedly lost a shoe and was struck into on his right-fore heel) and is better judged on his previous outing, when he won a claiming hurdle over C&D in March. Assuming he can repeat that sort of level, the Olly Murphy-trained gelding can bounce back here. Gavin is suggested as the chief threat after a solid effort at Taunton last month, while the unexposed Hayedo also warrants consideration.
Prediction : 1st Weebill 2nd Gavin 3rd Hayedo

Tommie Beau is only 1lb higher than his success in last year's renewal of this race and is again high on the shortlist, while Duc De Beauchene, who has a healthy strike-rate over fences, is holding his form well and also warrants serious consideration. However, FLYING VERSE is still on a competitive mark and he gets the nod on these terms. David Dennis' charge was a good second in the 2021 edition of this off 7lb higher and might be a bit of value.
Prediction : 1st Flying Verse 2nd Tommie Beau 3rd Duc De Beauchene

FOR RITA, a multiple winner in point-to-points, could be hard to beat if she copes with tackling regulation fences for the first time in public. She has a live chance and the 7lb she receives from the boys could be a telling factor at the business end. Doctor Tom was a comfortable winner when he made all on the pointing course here last month, and rates as the chief threat to the selection. Raleagh Flora rates best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st For Rita 2nd Doctor Tom 3rd Raleagh Flora