UK Horse Racing Tips: Fakenham

RUMOURSAREFLYING was only narrowly denied when second over 2m at Southwell last month and it would be no surprise to see him go one better here. That said, Bluegrass also filled the runner-up berth on his most recent outing and he could prove to be the main threat to the selection. Others who make the shortlist are Juan Bermudez, Galactic Jack and Sceptic.
Prediction : 1st Rumoursareflying 2nd Bluegrass 3rd Juan Bermudez

In a moderate event, marginal preference is for ELLEON, who was not beaten far when third over 3m3f at Sedgefield last time and the nine-year-old can race off the same mark here. Hamartia showed some encouragement at Ludlow on her most recent outing and may improve for a first-time tongue-tie, while Ballylinch is on a workable mark and looks the clear next best.
Prediction : 1st Elleon 2nd Hamartia 3rd Ballylinch

Heavy ground was a valid excuse for ECLAIR DE GUYE's defeat last time and he can be given another chance off a 5lb lower mark than when third at Southwell two starts ago. Conceroe may have needed the run over 2m5f here last month after a long layoff and he should not be underestimated, while Rostello and is another with valid form claims in a weak event.
Prediction : 1st Eclair De Guye 2nd Conceroe 3rd Rostello

FEVER DREAM returned from a 192-day break to be not beaten far into fourth over 2m in this grade at Uttoxeter in October and he goes off an unchanged mark on his reappearance. Christian Williams' six-year-old makes only his second handicap start and, with the step up in trip and first-time tongue-tie possibly helping, he looks the way to go. Awesome Foursome has been thereabouts the last twice, including when third at Hereford last month, and he could have a say. Of the remainder, Sangiovese appeals most after his close second at Fontwell.
Prediction : 1st Fever Dream 2nd Awesome Foursome 3rd Sangiovese

Crem Fresh was well held in third over an extended 2m7f here last month, but she rates an interesting contender as she takes a big drop in distance off a 2lb lower rating. However, a chance can be taken on WEIGH ANCHOR, who took a step forward from her debut effort over hurdles to fill the runner-up spot at Wetherby in October and the winner of that race was thought of highly enough to compete in a Grade 2 next time. Therefore, she could have plenty more to come on her handicap bow after undergoing a wind operation. Symbolic Spirit completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Weigh Anchor 2nd Crem Fresh 3rd Symbolic Spirit

Coup De Coeur justified strong support in the market when scoring with ease at Sedgefield last month. However, the combination of a 7lb rise and the sharper nature of this course could leave the six-year-old vulnerable and it may be worth taking a chance on TAPLEY. The Suzy Smith-trained inmate posted a fine second in a 0-140 event at Kempton last time out and this contest looks a shade easier. C&D winner Ip Up is also worthy of consideration.
Prediction : 1st Tapley 2nd Coup De Coeur 3rd Ip Up

KNIGHT IN DUBAI has been in fine fettle from between the flags and he arrives on the back of a double at Horseheath. The gelded son of Dubai Destination recorded some fair form under Rules during his 2023 campaign and this looks a suitable opportunity for him to gain another success in this sphere. Rebel Dawn Rising should appreciate this return to 3m and is feared most, ahead of Shentri, in what looks an open finale.
Prediction : 1st Knight In Dubai 2nd Rebel Dawn Rising 3rd Shentri