UK Horse Racing Tips: Musselburgh

STRESSFREE was a beaten favourite when third on his hurdling debut last month but the useful Flat performer showed enough to suggest that he can be successful in a race of this nature. Chichester has a similar profile to the selection and should not be underestimated, while Natzor won over 1m2f on the level in October and any market support for him would have to be noted.
Prediction : 1st Stressfree 2nd Chichester 3rd Natzor

VANILLA DANCER arrives here on the back of two seconds in recent months and this appears to be an ideal opportunity for the six-year-old to go one better. Irisante has also made the frame on her last couple of starts and is an obvious threat to the selection, while Jasmine D'airy edges out Lizzie Luna to be best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Vanilla Dancer 2nd Irisante 3rd Jasmine Dairy

In a moderate event a chance can be taken with LOOKING SPLENDID, who was second off this mark over C&D in November and bits of promise can be taken from his two subsequent efforts. Good Company may improve now switched to handicap company and should not be underestimated as a result. Others to note are Coral Blue and Not In Kansas.
Prediction : 1st Looking Splendid 2nd Good Company 3rd Coral Blue

Bravethewaves got off the mark at the second attempt over fences at Catterick last month but the eight-year-old will need to improve again to defy a 6lb rise. With that in mind, HENRY GRAY might have a good opportunity to gain his first career victory. Donald McCain's gelding showed some promise over fences last season and is likely to improve from his hurdles run at Uttoxeter in December. Divas Doyen and Goodtimes Badtimes appear best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Henry Gray 2nd Bravethewaves 3rd Divas Doyen

STAR VANTAGE has benefited from stepping up in trip in recent months with a string of consistent efforts and the son of Ocovango may have been found the ideal opportunity to finally shed the maiden tag. Take A Hike finished runner-up at Wetherby when tackling 3m for the first time and looks to be a threat off 2lb higher. Anamanda and Evenwood Sonofagun are others capable of being in the mix.
Prediction : 1st Star Vantage 2nd Take A Hike 3rd Anamanda

Following a C&D success, Cardamon Hill failed to complete a hat-trick when finishing third over an extended 2m4f here last time, but this step back up in trip might see him get closer off a 1lb lower mark. Even so, JEM IN EM looks the way to go. Lucinda Russell's seven-year-old occupied the runner-up berth in a deeper contest over 3m6f at Newcastle in November and could take full advantage of an unchanged rating. Hold Onto The Line is looks best with Brian Hughes booked.
Prediction : 1st Jem In Em 2nd Cardamon Hill 3rd Hold Onto The Line

HEART ABOVE justified favouritism over track and trip in November and only has a 5lb higher rating to contend with today. Dianne Sayer's seven-year-old has lots in his favour as he bid to make it three wins out of his last four starts, with his main threat possibly being Milajess, who produced a much better effort when second at Sedgefield earlier in the month. Of the remainder, Inoue makes the most appeal after his third-placed effort at Catterick last month.
Prediction : 1st Heart Above 2nd Milajess 3rd Inoue