UK Horse Racing Tips: Musselburgh

It's difficult to rule out any of these, so only a tentative vote can go to BRINGBACKMEMORIES. John McConnell's gelding had a peak rating of 86 on the Flat and he made it third time lucky in this sphere when bolting up over C&D last month. Further improvement would appear to be on the cards and he can repel the likely challenge of The Churchill Lad, who made a bold bid from the front when finishing fourth in a Grade 2 at Chepstow last time out. Afadil heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Bringbackmemories 2nd The Churchill Lad 3rd Afadil

PAY THE PIPER has been running to a consistent level in recent starts and, from 4lb below his last winning mark, a third career success over fences might be on the cards. Return Ticket hit the woodwork on his latest outing and he could mount another bold bid. Gold Des Bois has the ability to go well, while any market support must be noted for Fidelio Vallis on his return from a lengthy absence.
Prediction : 1st Pay The Piper 2nd Return Ticket 3rd Gold Des Bois

Paul Nicholls often does well with his French recruits and that would appear to be the case with TOOTHLESS, who ran out a wide-margin winner at Fakenham on his UK debut. The son of Authorized receives 3lb from Carcaci Castle and General Officer, who are feared most, and that could swing this contest in his favour. Lihyan struggled to make an impact on his return to action last month but could fare better with that run under his belt. Dancila was a fair performer on the Flat and he is another of interest.
Prediction : 1st Toothless 2nd Carcaci Castle 3rd General Officer

JAYCEAN looks fairly treated for the Gordon Elliot yard and he could put his latest mishap, when falling at Leopardstown in December, behind him. Hurricane Harvey chases a hat-trick after completing the double at Ludlow last month and he should remain competitive off a 4lb higher mark. A bigger threat, however, may emerge from C&D winner Coolbane Boy, who was last seen winning cosily at this venue and a 4lb rise doesn't look insurmountable.
Prediction : 1st Jaycean 2nd Coolbane Boy 3rd Hurricane Harvey

With solid form thin on the ground, this could be a good opportunity for LIMERICK LEADER to get a first win over fences. The six-year-old wasn't disgraced when outpaced in third on his chase debut over 2m here last month and, with this step up in trip likely to suit, he holds leading claims. Cartonne has a point-to-point background and he may prove more competitive on his chase bow under Rules, while Nabraska could put his experience over the larger obstacles to good use and is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Limerick Leader 2nd Cartonne 3rd Nabraska

CREATIVE CONTROL kept on well for second over C&D last month and commands respect off the same mark in this contest. He bolted up on his penultimate outing off 6lb lower and can have a big say in proceedings, although That's A Given can improve on a creditable third over 2m4f last time and is feared most. Duke Of Deception adds further spice to the mix.
Prediction : 1st Creative Control 2nd Thats A Given 3rd Duke Of Deception

I Am Gonna Be makes her handicap debut following a facile victory over 2m4f at Newcastle and she can have a say in proceedings. That said, KILBRAINY has gone up 2lb following a good second over this C&D last November and could be worth taking a chance on. Vintage Valley drops in grade following a disappointing run in Listed territory last time and he completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Kilbrainy 2nd I Am Gonna Be 3rd Vintage Valley