UK Horse Racing Tips: Musselburgh

CHARGED UP sets a decent standard after three respectable efforts, the best of which saw him chase home the potentially useful Dawn Charger (went on to finish seventh in the Albany at Royal Ascot) on his latest start. Stepping up in trip could unlock further improvement and this son of Expert Eye is a key player. Lexington Belle also showed potential on debut over 6f at Lingfield last month, while Alpen Power is an interesting newcomer.
Prediction : 1st Charged Up 2nd Lexington Belle 3rd Alpen Power

Recent Carlisle winner Star Start is respected off just 2lb higher and should be popular with the talented Billy Loughnane booked for the ride. However, as is the case with Lincoln Rockstar, who races in first-time cheekpieces, consistency hasn't been his strong point, and he is taken on with the lightly-raced HEART OF SOFIA. The Nigel Tinkler-trained filly has shown improved form of late and, with another step up in trip likely to suit, she could be hard to beat.
Prediction : 1st Heart Of Sofia 2nd Star Start 3rd Lincoln Rockstar

Robert Johnson, who has won three of his last four starts, is likely to go well again despite creeping up in the ratings, while Yorkindness also enters calculations. However, the one that appeals most is the improving BAEZ, who seems to be flourishing since being upped in trip. The four-year-old gets weight from all of her rivals and has plenty to offer on these terms.
Prediction : 1st Baez 2nd Robert Johnson 3rd Yorkindness

CINQUE VERDE appeared a different proposition in first-time blinkers at Wolverhampton last Monday and a 6lb penalty may not be enough to prevent Karl Burke's filly from completing a quick-fire double. Ecclesiastical is bidding for a hat-trick, but the six-year-old will find life tougher now 9lb higher than his recent success at Chester. With that in mind, Glory Hallelujah may emerge as a bigger threat after running with more promise in fourth place at Chepstow a week ago.
Prediction : 1st Cinque Verde 2nd Glory Hallelujah 3rd Ecclesiastical

Ahamoment showed a willing attitude when rallying to complete a brace at Ayr last month and the four-year-old cannot be underestimated off only 3lb higher. Preference, however, is for SPARKLE IN HIS EYE, who has only been nudged up 1lb in the ratings for his runner-up effort over C&D ten days ago and a first success of the season could be imminent. Monhammer was behind the selection in third on that occasion and also enters calculations.
Prediction : 1st Sparkle In His Eye 2nd Ahamoment 3rd Monhammer

Star Shield did well to overcome a troubled passage when triumphant at Wetherby last month and, with the second winning since, David O'Meara's charge isn't one to take lightly off only 2lb higher here. Nevertheless, FINBAR'S LAD's beating of subsequent winner Roman Dynasty at Haydock in June is arguably stronger form and he edges the vote, with a 4lb rise looking lenient. Gometra Ginty's mark continues to slide and she can chase that duo home.
Prediction : 1st Finbars Lad 2nd Star Shield 3rd Gometra Ginty