UK Horse Racing Tips: Fakenham

Although unable to build on his second-placed chase bow at Hereford last month when finishing seventh at the same venue later in the month, FADED FANTASY could be worth chancing reverting to timber. Christian Williams' charge struggled to jump out of the softer ground last time and he may be able to redeem himself in first-time blinkers. Winning pointer Von Hallers is relatively lightly raced and she is feared most up in trip, ahead of course winner Star Legend.
Prediction : 1st Faded Fantasy 2nd Von Hallers 3rd Star Legend

SIMPLY GORGEOUS found only a subsequent winner too strong at Lingfield last month and this looks a suitable opportunity for a breakthrough victory in this sphere. She is fancied to repel chief threat Brave Jen. The six-year-old arrives on the back of a second at Market Rasen and a similar performance should see her get involved. Handicap debutant Uokhun is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Simply Gorgeous 2nd Brave Jen 3rd Uokhun

There was a lot to like about the way KOSASIEMPRE scored on her chase debut at Leicester three weeks ago and she rates as one to follow. The six-year-old looked to win with something in hand and she could make light work of a 7lb rise. The biggest threat is last-time-out C&D winner Micronormous, who boasts a similar profile to the selection. Melusine De Pail may fare best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Kosasiempre 2nd Micronormous 3rd Melusine De Pail

Those with jumping experience don't appear to set a lofty standard, so a chance is taken on MISS CYNTHIA. She progressed to be a very smart performer on the Flat this year, culminating in a creditable fourth in the Prix du Cadran when last seen. On her debut for the Lucy Wadham team, she gets the nod to score on her hurdling bow. Go West should strip fitter for his reappearance fifth at Plumpton earlier this month, while James Owen has his string in good form at present and his newcomer Minimoonbeam is also noteworthy.
Prediction : 1st Miss Cynthia 2nd Go West 3rd Minimoonbeam

JONY MAX is holding his form well and arrives on the back of a couple of staying-on placed efforts. For a yard which tends to excel with these types, this in-form chaser looks the one to side with stepping up in trip off what looks a workable mark. Samourai One wasn't disgraced when finishing runner-up over 3m here last month and another bold bid looks likely. Gold Clermont can also make her presence felt.
Prediction : 1st Jony Max 2nd Samourai One 3rd Gold Clermont

Zhang Fei has made the frame on each of his last two outings and should go well after his third at Taunton last time. However, the drop in trip isn't sure to suit and BIGZ BELIEF is preferred. Barry Brennan's seven-year-old finished just over a length behind Zhang Fei in that Taunton contest, but he is 2lb better off this time and has previously struck over this distance. Clinton Lane is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Bigz Belief 2nd Zhang Fei 3rd Clinton Lane

Lunar Contact is in brilliant form and completed a course double two starts ago before scoring over the smaller obstacles at Southwell last time. He holds an obvious chance back over fences, but it may pay to side with BASHERS REFLECTION. Ben Case's seven-year-old finished third in a stronger event than this at Chepstow last month and could take a step forward on only his third chase start. Planned Paradise completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Bashers Reflection 2nd Lunar Contact 3rd Planned Paradise