Tips for Fakenham 18th Jan

Iam going for a Nicky Henderson/Barry Geraghty Hatrick at Fakenham.


1.30 Madame Mado
Enjoyed a pleasing bumper campaign, peaking with placed effort in Listed company at Cheltenham; back problem kept her off the track for a year and was probably in need of the run on hurdling debut over a similar trip to this at Doncaster, where she was noticeably easy to back; stable jockey back aboard this time and should be much sharper.


2.00 First Point
Excellent progress as a hurdler to win off 133 last summer and lots to like about chasing debut at Ludlow, where he beat an ordinary bunch with ease; not so clever at Sandown but company was a lot hotter and softer conditions wouldn't have been in his favour; ground again a worry, especially now raised in trip, but nevertheless looks main threat to Five Dream.


3.00 Kerada
Only real no-show in bumpers came in Listed company at Aintree's Grand National meeting and, having reportedly strengthened up well during the summer, she made winning debut over hurdles without any fuss at Huntingdon, beating the boys in the process; now penalised in what could be a better race but drop back to 2m shouldn't count against her and a worthy favourite.