Justice Knight can put his Fakenham rivals to sword

Justice Knight bounced back to form with victory at Musselburgh three weeks ago and can strike again today in the Fakenham Racecourse Handicap Hurdle at the Norfolk venue.

That was his second start since returning from 268 days off the track so he can be expected to come on even for that run.

He has shot up 9lb for that and the seven-year-old, trained by Michael Scudamore, can defy that hike in the weights.

Kilbrew Boy got off the mark over fences at the second attempt earlier this month and can double up in the Sky Sports Racing Handicap Chase.

Chasing has obviously been his long-term target, but he has gained some valuable experience under rules over hurdles, his only triumph over the smaller obstacles from seven attempts coming at Fakenham.

The Ben Case-trained six-year-old now returns on the back of his first victory for 12 months at Wincanton, where he put up a game performance to score over two and a half miles. Pogue can end a frustrating run of three second places by making a successful debut in the Weatherbys Racing Diaries Novices’ Handicap Chase at Catterick.

Donald Mccain’s six-yearold has been a consistent sort over hurdles and is sure to have been well-schooled by the two-time Grand National-winning trainer.

Nicky Richards could hardly have his string in better form after a fourtimer at Carlisle on Sunday and he holds strong claims with Bullion Boss in the Old Red House Thirsk Juvenile Hurdle.

Having shaped with a modicum of promise in two starts to date over timber, he looks ready to get off the mark.

● Today’s National Hunt meeting at Lingfield has been abandoned due to a waterlogged track.