UK Horse Racing Tips: Musselburgh

LILIKOI has been a model of consistency in recent months, which includes a victory at Haydock in July, and the four-year-old, who was beaten a neck at Carlisle on her penultimate outing, appears to have been found a decent opportunity to gain a third career success. Tommy G has gone close on his most recent efforts at Ayr and he is likely to enter calculations along with By Your Side, who was just denied when last seen at Redcar.
Prediction : 1st Lilikoi 2nd Tommy G 3rd By Your Side

KANZINO won a seller at Ripon in August before subsequently disappointing when down the field on handicap debut at Hamilton. Back at this level, Karl Burke's gelding is likely to be more in his comfort zone and he could be open to further improvement. Brazilian Beach is turned out quickly following her effort at Ayr on Thursday and the drop back in trip might aid her cause, while the reapplication of cheekpieces may yield a revival from Magna Moralia.
Prediction : 1st Kanzino 2nd Brazilian Beach 3rd Magna Moralia

MONHAMMER got the better of Cobra Kai (second) and Global Humor (third) when the trio met at Ayr last month and the former is expected to confirm that form, despite a 3lb rise from the handicapper. Cobra Kai had bounced back to form after a disappointing effort the time before and he is capable of another decent showing, while Star Of St James is respected having finished runner-up in the second division of the aforementioned contest.
Prediction : 1st Monhammer 2nd Cobra Kai 3rd Star Of St James

MAKANAH has been running well in defeat this season, most recently in the Portland at Doncaster, and this small field may just suit. Julie Camacho's seven-year-old has a good chance at the weights and he's fancied to score at the expense of Justanotherbottle. All of Lampang's successes have come over 6f, but he's more than capable of having a say over the minimum trip. Edward Cornelius and Lullaby Bay will need more if they're to feature.
Prediction : 1st Makanah 2nd Justanotherbottle 3rd Lampang

ABERAMA GOLD cashed in on a reduced mark when winning at Ayr last Thursday and he remains well treated under a 5lb penalty, so could follow up if coping with the quick turnaround. Abduction arrives on the back of consecutive successes and he could have more to offer, while the progressive Autumn Festival must also be considered in his bid for a five-timer.
Prediction : 1st Aberama Gold 2nd Abduction 3rd Autumn Festival

In a fairly open contest, marginal preference is for FLORAL SPLENDOUR. The Iain Jardine-trained three-year-old bolted up at Haydock on her debut before competing in Pattern company second time out. Her latest outing at Wolverhampton wasn't without promise either and she could prove well handicapped off a mark of 75. Queenlet finished a good third at Newmarket earlier this month and makes obvious appeal for her powerful yard, along with Sound Of Iona.
Prediction : 1st Floral Splendour 2nd Queenlet 3rd Sound Of Iona

Many of these have already crossed swords this season and there is little to split the likes of Lady Lade, Rory and Prospect judging by their recent encounters. However, preference is for the potentially well-treated NEVER DARK, who is back on turf after a solid effort to finish third at Newcastle 10 days ago. Nudged down 1lb in the handicap, the gelding finds himself on a 6lb lower mark than his victory in this race last year.
Prediction : 1st Never Dark 2nd Lady Lade 3rd Rory

BURTONLODGE BEAUTY was a surprise winner at Hamilton over 5f in August but she's subsequently run with credit and still has room to make further progress off her current rating. The draw could have been kinder for the selection, but that is countered by her proven preference for cut in the ground and, given that her apprentice rider pitches in with his 5lb claim, there are good reasons to give her the benefit of the doubt. Bonito Cavalo looks the pick of Jim Goldie's two intended runners and is feared most. Prayer Matt and last year's winner The Gloaming are also respected.
Prediction : 1st Burtonlodge Beauty 2nd Bonito Cavalo 3rd Prayer Matt