UK Horse Racing Tips: Musselburgh

Cosa Sara wasn't beaten far over 1m at Carlisle last time and she appears likely to go close off the same mark. Jim Goldie's runner was denied a clear run when things started to hot up on that occasion and this looks a good opportunity to get her head back in front. War Defender is likely to be the selection's closest pursuer after struggling to recover from a slow start over 1m1f at this venue last time, while Chinese Spirit should also be thereabouts.
Prediction : 1st Cosa Sara 2nd War Defender 3rd Chinese Spirit

Seahorse Syd showed a likeable attitude when scoring gamely by a short head over C&D last time and while likely to run his race once again, he may be susceptible to some better treated rivals raised 4lb for that success. Therefore, the nod goes to ON BORROWED TIME. Ollie Pears' filly was only just touched off over the extended 1m1f at Wolverhampton last time and she appears to be on a dangerous mark back on turf, while Due Consideration completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st On Borrowed Time 2nd Seahorse Syd 3rd Due Consideration

The key form line in this contest appears to be a race over 5f at Carlisle earlier this month where Secret Command managed to exploit his opening mark, scoring by two and a quarter lengths, and he is likely to enter the reckoning. He may struggle to defy a 7lb rise, though, so SERGEANT MAYER, who finished second on that occasion, gets the vote. Nigel Tinkler's charge runs off the same mark and has every chance to reverse the form, while Lady Bouquet also warrants a closer look.
Prediction : 1st Sergeant Mayer 2nd Secret Command 3rd Lady Bouquet

DIANARA displayed plenty of promise when filling fourth place on her debut at Deauville a month ago and the daughter of Goken could be hard to beat with the benefit of that experience. That said, My Clementine has a similar profile to the selection and cannot be discounted. Asteverdi also holds valid form claims, while any market support for Johnny Ringo should be noted.
Prediction : 1st Dianara 2nd My Clementine 3rd Asteverdi

BLACK FRIDAY returned to winning ways at Ayr last month and the eight-year-old is hard to oppose off just a 2lb higher mark. The consistent Ascot Adventure should not be underestimated in a race of this nature, but the main danger is Novak. He was progressive earlier in the season and wasn't beaten too far at Redcar last time, a performance for which he has been dropped 1lb.
Prediction : 1st Black Friday 2nd Novak 3rd Ascot Adventure

The consistent MARBUZET gained just reward for some solid efforts when he got up late to snatch victory at Carlisle nine days ago and, with the return to this trip sure to suit, he has a live chance of following up off just 2lb higher. Bobby Shaftoe was less than a length away in third that day and is a live danger off the same mark, while Trailblazer is also feared having been placed over C&D off 9lb higher in May.
Prediction : 1st Marbuzet 2nd Bobby Shaftoe 3rd Trailblazer

The likes of The Grey Lass, Aconcagua Mountain and Bonito Cavalo are all capable of going close and each of them command respect. However, the lightly-raced three-year-olds Ski Angel and WHISKEY PRIEST could be the way to go, given both are far less exposed than their elder rivals. The latter is especially tempting off just 3lb higher than when he dead-heated at Yarmouth in July and may provide a bit of value in a wide-open contest.
Prediction : 1st Whiskey Priest 2nd Ski Angel 3rd Aconcagua Mountain