UK Horse Racing Tips: Musselburgh

CAPE VICTORY got closest to the potentially smart Almashriq on his Newcastle debut and so nearly went one better when returning from a break at Southwell. There were will be plenty of those who took the odds-on who will keep the faith, and the rise from 7f and switch to turf should see him in an even better light. Spirit Of Lund failed to fire in a competitive Haydock handicap, but he was fancied that day and his mark of 74 puts him right in this. Simon's Smile is rated 7lb lower but is still best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Cape Victory 2nd Spirit Of Lund 3rd Simons Smile

Denis Hogan's decision to send BAHLWAN across the Irish Sea paid dividends when he numbered Mr Shelby, Corton Lass, Thornaby Princess, Lord Of The Glen and Foxy Boy among his victims over C&D, and a 6lb rise shouldn't prevent him from following up. Someone Exciting was a very encouraging second at Thirsk on Saturday and heads a list of dangers that also includes Roaring Rory.
Prediction : 1st Bahlwan 2nd Someone Exciting 3rd Roaring Rory

Kupa River had How Bizarre and Jacob Black trailing in his wake when running out a clear-cut winner over track and trip, but he may be forced to settle for a supporting role this time behind RIGHT ACTION. The Richard Fahey-trained five-year-old landed a competitive handicap at Doncaster's Lincoln meeting for the second year in succession, and a 3lb rise may underestimate that performance. Sureyoutoldme has been in fine fettle on the all-weather and isn't out of it either.
Prediction : 1st Right Action 2nd Kupa River 3rd Sureyoutoldme

Bayshore Freeway has only once finished outside the first three, and built on her pleasing Bath comeback when making a successful return to that venue less than a fortnight later. She should continue to progress but will do well to concede weight to MAYBE TODAY, who made the frame in the Great Metropolitan at Epsom on the back of a good all-weather triumph, and there is definitely more to come from the daughter of Cacique. Theglasgowwarrior made a pleasing reappearance here and will appreciate the rise in trip.
Prediction : 1st Maybe Today 2nd Bayshore Freeway 3rd Theglasgowwarrior

Colour Contrast had Crazy Tornado back in third when finally shedding his maiden tag over course and distance, although he is 6lb worse off so the form isn't guaranteed to be confirmed. Even so, both may find CHAPLIN BAY too strong because Ruth Carr's charge has returned with a couple of solid third placings over this trip at Newcastle and is rated over a stone lower on this surface, which he is certainly no slouch on.
Prediction : 1st Chaplin Bay 2nd Colour Contrast 3rd Crazy Tornado

If Lukoutoldmakezebak could reproduce his all-weather form, he would be a serious contender but he is 0-17 on grass after Saturday's Nottingham sixth so is passed over in favour of MI CAPRICHO. In contrast to Lukoutoldmakezebak, Keith Dalgleish's gelding appeared to hate the Wolverhampton Tapeta on his return, but banished that to the memory with a C&D success and is only 2lb higher now. Althib is a regular in competitive Irish handicaps and is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Mi Capricho 2nd Althib 3rd Lukoutoldmakezebak

The Defiant disposed of Brahma Kamal and Popping Corks to justify favouritism over course and distance and there is plenty of scope for improvement, although a 7lb hike does demand significantly more of him. Gunnabedun was triumphant at Southwell a day prior to The Defiant's win and is a player if transferring that form to turf, but a chance is taken on FAIRY FAST because the ex-Irish filly made a pleasing beginning to life with David O'Meara when third at Wolverhampton and now goes handicapping.
Prediction : 1st Fairy Fast 2nd The Defiant 3rd Gunnabedun

Elite Icon showed good reserves of stamina to repel FRAME RATE over 1m6f here, but the runner-up has won over two and a half miles over hurdles so could gain his revenge on slightly better terms, given he has less than a length to find. Tawseef is firmly in the veteran stage but has shown some sparkle over timber and isn't a spent force just yet. Siyahamba has been in decent form on the Fibresand at Southwell, but does seem to save his best for that circuit.
Prediction : 1st Frame Rate 2nd Elite Icon 3rd Tawseef