UK Horse Racing Tips: Fakenham

Not the strongest of contests and it might pay to side with TIP TOP TONTO. The son of Milan lost his way after bolting up over C&D in April, but he's now 1lb below that mark and will appreciate a return to this intermediate trip. The unexposed Hiero Sport showed some promise on his handicap bow in May. He could have a say following a 161-day absence, along with Footloose Man, who finished a creditable third at Fontwell last Wednesday.
Prediction : 1st Tip Top Tonto 2nd Hiero Sport 3rd Footloose Man

Lucy Wadham does well around here and she has two chances with Telepathique and JEUNE BELLE, of which the latter is preferred. Useful in bumpers, the mare lacked consistency over hurdles last season. Notably, perhaps, her two worst performances came on soft ground, so this quicker surface is likely to suit. Her half-sister has achieved a peak rating of 122 over fences too, so it would come as no surprise were a mark of 108 lenient. Honey I'm Good is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Jeune Belle 2nd Telepathique 3rd Honey Im Good

Well clear when coming to grief two from home at Market Rasen in June, OPEC was able to make amends when returning at Wetherby a fortnight ago. James Owen's filly must concede 7lb to her rivals, but she has scope for further improvement and is the one to beat. Window Of Time offered encouragement when third at Ludlow three weeks ago and she might be the main danger. Of the remainder, By Farhh The Best appeals most.
Prediction : 1st Opec 2nd Window Of Time 3rd By Farhh The Best

INSTANT GAMBLER has simply got better and better with experience in this sphere and while has more to do under a 7lb penalty for the latest of his four consecutive victories over fences, this level is unlikely to put him far out of his comfort zone and further success could be imminent. Awesome Foursome is feared most with his yard in excellent form, although Up For Appeal and Henry Box Brown are unexposed at the trip and could also make this interesting.
Prediction : 1st Instant Gambler 2nd Awesome Foursome 3rd Up For Appeal

JUBILANT has a big frame to fill and although a shade disappointing when run out of things in a bumper at Fontwell when last seen, he could be a different proposition on his hurdles debut having been given time to mature. Miami Magic has a similar profile and looks an obvious threat based on a promising Rules debut in a NH Flat race at Aintree in May. Authentic Legacy showed some promise on his only previous start over timber and is capable of a decent showing.
Prediction : 1st Jubilant 2nd Miami Magic 3rd Authentic Legacy

NEVENDON travelled with real verve when landing a first chase success at Southwell 27 days ago and showed that he is still in good heart when a close-up second on the all-weather since. A 5lb higher mark in this sphere looks more than fair and the seven-year-old ticks plenty of the right boxes having previously performed well at this venue over hurdles. Chase debutant Fever Dream boasts a pointing background and he's feared most, ahead of Grain D'oudairies.
Prediction : 1st Nevendon 2nd Fever Dream 3rd Grain Doudairies

CATBOY lost little in defeat when finding only a rejuvenated rival too strong in a competitive 15-runner affair at Exeter last week. Christian Williams' charge races off an unchanged mark and he appears the one to beat on this quick turnaround. Mavis Pike has performed with credit in novice/maiden company and she enters handicaps off what looks a workable rating. The five-year-old may serve the most resistance to the selection, with Rocky's Glory making most appeal of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Catboy 2nd Mavis Pike 3rd Rockys Glory