UK Horse Racing Tips: Musselburgh

Having made a perfect stable bow at Southwell last Friday, OCEAN ODYSSEY could prove a tough nut to crack under a 5lb penalty. James Owen's charge has yet to place on turf in five outings, which makes recent Carlisle scorer Falcon Nine a feasible alternative. The five-year-old is also shouldering a 5lb penalty and isn't taken lightly, while Concert Boy is a potential improver for stepping up in trip.
Prediction : 1st Ocean Odyssey 2nd Falcon Nine 3rd Concert Boy

MISSION CLASSIFIED lost little in defeat when finishing second at Brighton in June, with the third subsequently making light work of an opening mark of 71. Archie Watson's inmate could open his account at third time of asking at the main expense of Schrodinger's Cat. The son of Ardad arrives on the back of some creditable efforts in defeat and another good account is forecast. Jungle Monarch is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Mission Classified 2nd Schrodingers Cat 3rd Jungle Monarch

Homestrait has yet to finish outside of the first two places in six outings to date and a repeat of her latest second at Carlisle should see her in the thick of the action once more. However, SOCIAL EXCLUSION looks the most compelling. The daughter of Lope Y Fernandez posted a solid third at Ripon recently and this longer trip should help. Going Commando completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Social Exclusion 2nd Homestrait 3rd Going Commando

Individualism struck in good style at Hamilton prior to running too badly to be true when well beaten at Thirsk last week and he might be worth another chance. However, GRESSINGTON showed more when finishing fourth at Doncaster in June and was dropped 1lb. Ed Bethell's four-year-old lurks on an appealing rating and looks the way to go. The hat-trick seeking Inanna is another to watch out for.
Prediction : 1st Gressington 2nd Individualism 3rd Inanna

AL HUSSAR produced a much better effort when hitting the woodwork in this class at Thirsk last week and is 2lb well-in compared to future events. Grant Tuer's three-year-old might only need to reproduce that level of form in order to go one better. Protest Rally is a C&D winner who wasn't disgraced in fourth over track and trip last time and is one to take seriously. Pop Star is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Al Hussar 2nd Protest Rally 3rd Pop Star

SIMPLE STAR ticks plenty of boxes with two C&D successes and two wins over hurdles since. Although not at his best recently with fifth of six here over 2m, he may be allowed to make his own pace dropping back in trip. Naturalia seems likely to prove popular after winning by a head at Ayr last month, but an added 3lb means she will have to improve, while handicap debutant Storm On Jura is worth a market watch stepping up in trip.
Prediction : 1st Simple Star 2nd Naturalia 3rd Storm On Jura

SANDRET was a comfortable winner at Redcar last month and makes plenty of appeal with his rider able to utilise her claim on this occasion. C&D winner Highland Olly drops a class after his two-length sixth at Doncaster and is entitled to go well off this mark, while Superior Council brings consistency to the table and could also have a say.
Prediction : 1st Sandret 2nd Highland Olly 3rd Superior Council