UK Horse Racing Tips: Musselburgh

DEEP CHARM defeated Coolkill (second) over C&D to complete a double last month and, though Stuart Coltherd's 10-year-old is 2lb worse off, he is expected to confirm that form en route to further success. So They Say shaped with significant promise on her fencing bow last time and natural improvement will bring her firmly into the reckoning. Fortcanyon is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Deep Charm 2nd Coolkill 3rd So They Say

Chosen Templar was on target in a Listowel bumper when last seen 107 days ago and he appeals as a likely candidate now switched to hurdles, but a chance can be taken on JOSIE ALICE. Lucinda Russell's mare, a previous winner in the pointing sphere, showed a fair degree of promise in bumpers. Hurdling ought to be more her thing and this trip looks to be another positive. Moves Like Monty can chase them home.
Prediction : 1st Josie Alice 2nd Chosen Templar 3rd Moves Like Monty

GROZNI was no match for an impressive winner at Doncaster last month, having scored at Down Royal in August. James Owen's new recruit is able to compete off an unchanged mark and he must hold every chance of going one better. Jackpot De Choisel had excuses when pulled up at Listowel in September and must be of interest now sent over the larger obstacles, along with Garde Des Champs.
Prediction : 1st Grozni 2nd Jackpot De Choisel 3rd Garde Des Champs

LIHYAN relished a return to this trip when scoring in ready fashion over C&D last month. An 8lb rise doesn't appear insurmountable and the six-year-old rates as the one to beat in his current mood. Duyfken has been largely campaigned over 2m and he looks a potential improver now faced with a stiffer test of stamina. Nick Alexander's gelding is feared most, ahead of City Derby.
Prediction : 1st Lihyan 2nd Duyfken 3rd City Derby

Sunday Soldier was most impressive when scooting home on her handicap debut over track and trip last month and she's sure to prove popular once more. However, the Shantou mare does have a whopping 14lb rise to overcome and she may be worth taking on with fellow in-form rival DOT COTTON. The seven-year-old won't be lacking for stamina over this shorter distance and a reproduction of her latest second at this venue may suffice. Hashtag Lord is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Dot Cotton 2nd Sunday Soldier 3rd Hashtag Lord

FRIARY ROCK deservedly regained the winning thread over C&D last time out and a 4lb rise may not be enough to stop him going in again, with Lewis Dobb continuing to take off a valuable 7lb. A winner here in the past, Izzy's Champion could be interesting on his return from a 157-day break, while the veteran Budarri is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Friary Rock 2nd Izzys Champion 3rd Budarri

An impressive winner of an Irish point-to-point last May, FLAUBERT could be a decent recruit to the in-form Donald McCain stable and this looks like a winnable opportunity on his Rules debut. The form of Will Knott's victory at Hexham has not worked out since and a 7lb penalty on this occasion will make life much tougher. Irish raider Lieutenant Mayne is one to monitor for market support.
Prediction : 1st Flaubert 2nd Will Knott 3rd Lieutenant Mayne