UK Horse Racing Tips: Musselburgh

This looks a more competitive renewal than the one Rickety Gate landed last year, but he merits respect from just 2lb above that winning mark. Preference, however, is for CALL ME HARRY, who kept on to finish a creditable second over 2m5f at Kelso in September and this step up in trip could see him to greater effect. Others to note include Haveyougotmymoney, Faithfulflyer and Firth Of Forth.
Prediction : 1st Call Me Harry 2nd Rickety Gate 3rd Haveyougotmymoney

UNION FLAG made a pleasing start to life over hurdles when a close-up third at Cork last month. The three-year-old was bought for 25,000 euros shortly afterwards and any improvement could see him get off the mark over timber. A blunder at the second last hindered I'm Too Tired's chance at Sedgefield, but that experience ought to stand him in good stead, while Walk The Moon heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Union Flag 2nd Im Too Tired 3rd Walk The Moon

Quaresome was far from disgraced under a penalty at Newcastle when last seen and he looks a likely candidate once more, but the vote goes to SLUGGER. The son of Ocovango won going away at Kelso last month, his first start following wind surgery, and any progress could see him repeat the dose. Belle Of Annandale and Moarins Moarnin can fight it out for minor honours.
Prediction : 1st Slugger 2nd Quaresome 3rd Belle Of Annandale

Budarri was last seen hitting the crossbar twice over different distances at Hexham in June and the veteran is worthy of consideration off the same rating as the latest of those efforts. However, preference is for MAGIC MIKE, who was victorious in this grade on his penultimate start and found life tougher at a higher level when fourth at Huntingdon last time. This looks easier, so he can bag his fourth career success. Wonderweasle warrants a market check on her handicap/chase debut.
Prediction : 1st Magic Mike 2nd Budarri 3rd Wonderweasle

Marajman was last seen going in by just under four lengths at Southwell in July and he warrants plenty of respect off an 6lb higher rating. However, the one to be with is DR SHIROCCO, who was tough in the finish to score at Hexham in June and he could make a winning return to action off 4lb higher. Artic Row looks the most interesting of the rest, as he has his first crack over fences.
Prediction : 1st Dr Shirocco 2nd Marajman 3rd Artic Row

Fidelio Vallis is a decent sort but asking him to give 17lb to the race-fit CEDAR HILL may be a big ask. Wins in June and September for the selection were followed by a second to the classy Tommy's Oscar at Kelso, and if he can repeat that run he may prove hard to beat. Cracking Destiny has won over C&D and is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Cedar Hill 2nd Fidelio Vallis 3rd Cracking Destiny

MATCHLESS was beaten less than two lengths in a better race at Kelso in May and he has been kept busy on the Flat without success since. The five-year-old will be primed for his return to the smaller obstacles and gets the vote. Theatre Legend was caught close home over further at Sedgefield a month ago, while Cuban Cigar looks best of the Lucinda Russell pair.
Prediction : 1st Matchless 2nd Theatre Legend 3rd Cuban Cigar