UK Horse Racing Tips: Fakenham

Jessie Lightfoot has won twice over fences and she made a promising return to action when third over hurdles at Catterick last month. She could mount a challenge, but still needs a career best off this mark, and a chance is taken on LE TUEUR, the only course and distance winner in the field. That success was in March off 4lb higher and on a similar surface, though he will need to jump better than when pulled up here last month. Felton Bellevue could also get involved if he bounces back to his better form.
Prediction : 1st Le Tueur 2nd Jessie Lightfoot 3rd Felton Bellevue

Just Gino disappointed when sent off favourite for his hurdling debut at Bangor last month when beaten 19 lengths into fifth, but he did pull too hard that day and may be a different proposition here. With the James Owen horses in good heart, Jimmy Boy could challenge for the places, but preference is for WISE GUY. Third at Bangor in October, he was running a big race before slipping up four out here in November, and may make amends now on his first start after wind surgery.
Prediction : 1st Wise Guy 2nd Just Gino 3rd Jimmy Boy

Brandisova has a two out of three win record here which makes her worthy of close attention, but she has been beaten 23 and 20 lengths on his last two starts which hardly inspires confidence. YA KNOW YASEFF looks the likelier winner for David Pipe after a solid second at Wincanton last time out following two wins over fences earlier in 2023. She could get back to winning ways here off just 1lb higher, though My Girl Lollipop could give her a race if she takes to fences at the first attempt.
Prediction : 1st Ya Know Yaseff 2nd Brandisova 3rd My Girl Lollipop

LADY SALVADOR put in a career best when filling second place on her handicap debut at Fontwell in November and the unexposed eight-year-old merits the utmost respect here, despite a 3lb rise in the ratings. The consistent Stamina Chope appears to be the main threat based on her win at Plumpton two starts ago, while Inchiquin Spirit is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Lady Salvador 2nd Stamina Chope 3rd Inchiquin Spirit

MY GIFT TO YOU appeared to have plenty in hand when winning a similar event over C&D in November and the six-year-old is hard to oppose as a result, although a 5lb rise will make life tougher for him. Fancy Stuff was not beaten far when third at Ludlow recently and she could make the frame once again. Cases can be made for all of the remainder but Puddlesinthepark is marginally the pick of them.
Prediction : 1st My Gift To You 2nd Fancy Stuff 3rd Puddlesinthepark

EL JEFE successfully completed the hat-trick when going in by three lengths over 2m3f at Haydock on his latest outing and he was given an 8lb rise for that victory. The son of Born To Sea has an extra furlong to contend with in this contest, which could ensure he remains a step ahead of the assessor. Haafapiece can be given another chance after being pulled up in this grade at Wetherby last time and is better judged on his second there previously, while Nordano warrants a market check.
Prediction : 1st El Jefe 2nd Haafapiece 3rd Nordano

FOR GINA justified favouritism in fine style when scoring by 11 lengths over C&D in November and the handicapper may have been kind to only put her up 5lb for that success. The daughter of Kayf Tara looks to have lots in her favour and is difficult to oppose. Ben Lilly is more than capable in this grade and was dropped 1lb for his well-beaten fifth at Doncaster last time, while Hobb's Delight makes most appeal of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st For Gina 2nd Ben Lilly 3rd Hobbs Delight