UK Horse Racing Tips: Musselburgh

YELLOW DIAMONDS has run with plenty of credit since joining the Kevin Philippart De Foy yard and she looks the one to beat if building upon a strong runner-up effort at Southwell. Havin A Flyer has sound claims if bouncing back to the form of her seconds over C&D, while Tea Queen can be expected to perform better than her disappointing debut effort when sent off an odds-on favourite at Beverley.
Prediction : 1st Yellow Diamonds 2nd Havin A Flyer 3rd Tea Queen

FILEY BEACH did it well when scoring comfortably from the reopposing Ahamoment (second) over C&D and, despite being 3lb worse off at the weights, Ruth Carr's charge looks well capable of upholding the form. High on the shortlist after strong placed efforts the last twice, Jesmond Dawn is 4lb lower than for his last success, while 2024 winner The Gay Blade is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Filey Beach 2nd Ahamoment 3rd Jesmond Dawn

A career-best second over C&D last time out when he had Panthere Noir a position behind, LYRICAL SONG could be well treated off a mark of 70 on his nursery debut and he can go one better. Runner-up on his last two starts, Willowinghurn is entitled to be thereabouts again on the step back up in trip, while Sailor Batt attempts to build upon a strong effort over 6f at Redcar last week.
Prediction : 1st Lyrical Song 2nd Willowinghurn 3rd Sailor Batt

It is difficult to oppose EMPIRESTATEOFMIND, who holds outstanding claims on these terms. The seven-year-old was just touched off in a similar event at Chester when conceding 9lb to the winner and, with much less to prove than his rivals, this looks a good opportunity. C&D winner I Am Me could be the main danger, while Cannon Rock appeals most of the remaining duo.
Prediction : 1st Empirestateofmind 2nd I Am Me 3rd Cannon Rock

A low draw can often be a hindrance over the sprint trips here, but it shouldn't be an issue for ZARZYNI given that he's often held up to challenge late. That was certainly the case for him at Southwell latest, where he cut through the field to land a narrow success. A 4lb penalty shouldn't prevent another bold showing and he is fancied to repel the likely challenge of Arnhem. Water Of Leith is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Zarzyni 2nd Arnhem 3rd Water Of Leith

Star Of Markinch appeared to improve for the introduction of cheekpieces when finishing second over an extended 1m4f here. Gary Rutherford's mare isn't taken lightly reverting to 1m6f, but SEA MASTER looks a more solid proposition. The five-year-old only found a subsequent winner too strong on his latest effort at this course and a similar performance may prove sufficient. Falaise Blanc completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Sea Master 2nd Star Of Markinch 3rd Falaise Blanc

Having only wilted in the closing stages to finish third at Hamilton recently, ZAPHEA could be poised to strike. Iain Jardine's filly appeared to be travelling best entering the final quarter-mile and quicker ground conditions may improve her bid. Ski Angel finished just behind the selection in fourth that day and is feared most, although a better performance from Soul Seeker wouldn't surprise off a sliding mark.
Prediction : 1st Zaphea 2nd Ski Angel 3rd Soul Seeker