UK Horse Racing Tips: Fakenham

Things have started to click into place for HELLO SWEETY, who came down when in contention here before filling the runner-up spot at Southwell last time. A 4lb rise looks harsh but while a few of these have something to prove, this represents a solid opportunity. Alvesta has bits and pieces of form that would give her a chance, and handicap hurdle debutant Casual Encounter warrants a market check.
Prediction : 1st Hello Sweety 2nd Alvesta 3rd Casual Encounter

It is difficult to oppose ZENATO, who recorded a narrow success at Stratford before bolting up at Sedgefield last month. A subsequent 7lb rise will ask sterner questions of him, but his proven ability to handle this unique course could give him the edge. Merely A Detail has been consistent since switching to hurdles and is expected to make her presence felt, along with Snapius.
Prediction : 1st Zenato 2nd Merely A Detail 3rd Snapius

Tankardstown Diva made a pleasing return to fences at Huntingdon last month and must be respected, as must Settle Down Jill, although she didn't appear to have any obvious excuses when a beaten favourite at Leicester. A chance is taken on I AM THE MOON. With cheekpieces applied ahead of her seasonal reappearance/chasing debut, she could improve for her in-form yard.
Prediction : 1st I Am The Moon 2nd Tankardstown Diva 3rd Settle Down Jill

KILBAKANTO appeared stretched by the extended 3m at Haydock earlier this month and he shaped better than his fourth-placed effort suggests. Reverting to 2m4f should see the son of Malinas in a better light and this looks a suitable opportunity for him to open his account under Rules. Although Tony Joe was unable to complete a double in a Catterick bumper last month, he rates as the biggest danger on his hurdles bow, ahead of Jonquilla.
Prediction : 1st Kilbakanto 2nd Tony Joe 3rd Jonquilla

BOLSOVER BILL was entitled to need his belated reappearance when finishing sixth over timber at Leicester last month and this six-time chase winner may prove far more competitive reverting to the larger obstacles. Market support for Harry Derham's charge could be significant and he gets a tentative vote in a trappy contest. Frere d'Armes is now 1lb lower than he was when winning over C&D last December and must enter calculations along with Shantou Lucky.
Prediction : 1st Bolsover Bill 2nd Frere dArmes 3rd Shantou Lucky

Shadows In The Sky returned to form with a respectable second over 2m5f here in October and he looks worth a go over a further mile, but reopposing winner Enjoy D'allen still looks the better treated of the pair. That said, TO BE SURE shaped encouragingly when finishing third behind Safe Destination at Chepstow last time and this step up in trip could be the making of him. Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies' inmate cannot be dismissed, although further rain could hamper his bid.
Prediction : 1st To Be Sure 2nd Safe Destination 3rd Enjoy Dallen

Girl Of Gold wasn't disgraced when finishing third on her handicap hurdle bow at Leicester last time out and she's a potential improver stepping up in distance. Nonetheless, ISABEL DE CLARE's latest exploits at Ludlow look stronger and a reproduction of her recent placed efforts may prove sufficient. Pooroldmackley should appreciate a return to hurdles and is also worth a second look along with Lady Harriett.
Prediction : 1st Isabel De Clare 2nd Girl Of Gold 3rd Pooroldmackley