UK Horse Racing Tips: Musselburgh

TABOU BEACH BOY stayed on well to score here on his handicap bow a fortnight ago and the manner in which he saw that extended 1m7f trip out suggests this step up in distance might unlock further progression. Not The Chablis fended off the challenge of Highway Companion when the pair met over C&D on New Year's Day and the pair are both likely to give a solid account again.
Prediction : 1st Tabou Beach Boy 2nd Not The Chablis 3rd Highway Companion

HIGH NOON opened his account at the 11th time of asking when landing a contest here over an extended 2m4f at the start of the month and a 10lb rise might not be enough to stop the eight-year-old. Warendorf has been acquitting himself well over shorter distances and could prove a solid threat if seeing out the trip, while any market support for Irish raider Mr Jacaranda would have to be noted.
Prediction : 1st High Noon 2nd Warendorf 3rd Mr Jacaranda

SMART LASS was no match for a comfortable winner over C&D in November, but Iain Jardine's mare finished well clear of the remainder, headed by Royal Cosmic who reopposes, and this appears to represent an ideal opportunity to get off the mark in this sphere. The aforementioned Royal Cosmic has since run well at Catterick but will need to improve further to get the better of the selection as she has a 14-length deficit to overcome, while Dieu Benisse could be a player if her jumping holds up.
Prediction : 1st Smart Lass 2nd Royal Cosmic 3rd Dieu Benisse

WEATHER FRONT looked a top prospect when landing back-to-back novice hurdle victories in the autumn of 2018 and was even talked of as a potential Supreme Novices' Hurdle contender by handler Karen McLintock. He now returns following 427 days off the track and the seven-year-old could prove leniently treated on handicap debut if retaining all of his old ability. Goldencard reverts to hurdles following some fine efforts over fences of late and the course-and-distance winner has to be respected. Kajaki is also noted having picked up a silver medal on his first outing for Nicky Richards last month.
Prediction : 1st Weather Front 2nd Goldencard 3rd Kajaki

JOHN WILLIAMS hasn't been at his best for some time, but with the stable in good form, this could be the time to catch him, back at the venue of four of his five Rules victories and off a mark 5lb lower than when last tasting success. Brian Hughes catches the eye aboard Pc Dixon, who drops back in trip off a falling rating, while Izzy's Champion showed promise when second here on his penultimate start and is interesting following wind surgery.
Prediction : 1st John Williams 2nd Pc Dixon 3rd Izzys Champion

CHUVELO has impressed since joining Donald McCain for 100,000 pounds and now looks to complete a hat-trick of bumper victories having enhanced his reputation with a facile 23-length success at Bangor last month. Irish raider Good Time Jonny shaped nicely when third in a strong Leopardstown contest on Boxing Day, while Invisionandqmartyn may be best placed to follow them home. He slipped up in unfortunate circumstances on debut at Sedgefield.
Prediction : 1st Chuvelo 2nd Good Time Jonny 3rd Invisionandqmartyn