UK Horse Racing Tips: Musselburgh

Back to winning ways with a determined performance at Newcastle, WHISKY MCGONAGALL should appreciate a return to this track, having scored in a maiden over C&D last May. Tim Easterby's charge is narrowly preferred to Doncaster second Son Of Sampers, as well as American Affair, who was in excellent form towards the back end of last season. Jordan Electrics and Westmorian have the form to get involved in proceedings as well.
Prediction : 1st Whisky McGonagall 2nd American Affair 3rd Son Of Sampers

Only worn down late in the day when runner-up on his debut at Kempton earlier in the month, DO IT NOW should be able to go one better on this occasion with Tom Marquand taking over in the saddle. Winchurch did well to score first time out at Southwell but will face a much stiffer task now under a 5lb penalty. Anthropologist is another open to improvement on the back of a solid third at Chelmsford.
Prediction : 1st Do It Now 2nd Winchurch 3rd Anthropologist

AHAMOMENT appeared to relish the switch of tactics when winning from the rear at Newcastle in January. A 4lb rise in the ratings looks more than fair for the five-year-old and a double could be on the cards. The biggest threat may emerge from seasonal debutant Black Friday, who finished a close-up second off a 7lb higher mark on his reappearance at this venue last year. In-form rivals Pallas Lord and Bell Shot are also of interest.
Prediction : 1st Ahamoment 2nd Black Friday 3rd Pallas Lord

Having found only a subsequent winner too strong at this venue in August, compensation could await SIMPLE STAR on his return to action. Dianne Sayer's inmate already boasts two victories to his name here and he's taken to further enhance that tally. The progressive Plus Point ended her 2023 campaign by completing a Newbury/Brighton double and she could prove a big threat if picking up where she left off. A race-fit Destinado is also noted at the foot of the weights.
Prediction : 1st Simple Star 2nd Plus Point 3rd Destinado

The combination of a 162-day break and a gelding procedure appeared to unlock plenty of potential in recent Bath scorer ICE MAX and he may be able to follow up off an 8lb higher mark. Karl Burke's charge should have more to offer this season and is taken to thwart the hat-trick seeking Venture Capital. The Kevin Ryan-trained inmate enters handicaps off what looks a workable mark, while a return to form from Cerulean Bay in these calmer waters wouldn't be a surprise either.
Prediction : 1st Ice Max 2nd Venture Capital 3rd Cerulean Bay

ABDUCTION had multiple subsequent scorers in behind when running out a determined winner at Wolverhampton in October and, off a 2lb higher figure and with conditions to suit, the son of Acclamation can show his rivals the way home once more. C&D winner Liamarty Dreams scored a shade cosily at Doncaster on his return to action and may emerge as the main danger. Quest For Fun completes the shortlist on the pick of his form last term, although a career-high mark does ask a question of him.
Prediction : 1st Abduction 2nd Liamarty Dreams 3rd Quest For Fun

EQUALITY improved last season, emerging as a bona fide Pattern-class sprinter, and after a couple of lacklustre efforts at Meydan this winter, it would be no surprise to see him bounce back with his sights lowered off just 3lb higher than his last winning handicap mark. Blind Beggar has been nudged up 3lb for scoring at Bath and he commands respect. Jm Jungle finished a close-up fourth off this mark in a York handicap when last seen on home soil and he holds solid claims of at least reaching the frame.
Prediction : 1st Equality 2nd Blind Beggar 3rd Jm Jungle