UK Horse Racing Tips: Musselburgh

There are four declared for this maiden hurdle opener but it's essentially a match between RED OAK and Timefortom. The former gets the nod on the basis that he shaped with promise when second behind a potentially smart horse at Ascot on his hurdling debut. Timefortom filled the same position at Kelso and will certainly give the selection plenty to think about. Elusive Warrior and Lyndon Red need more.
Prediction : 1st Red Oak 2nd Timefortom 3rd Elusive Warrior

NEWPORT could edge a tight contest if building on an improved display at Sedgefield last month. Irish point-to-point winner Magic Gloves should also have a say in proceedings now going handicapping for the first time and she's very much respected for a top yard. Of the others, keep a close eye on Perth maiden runner-up Gonnino, Bunker Bay and Crimson Road.
Prediction : 1st Newport 2nd Magic Gloves 3rd Gonnino

SLEEPING SATELLITE has been found another very winnable opening. He's got the bit between his teeth at the moment having won two of his last three starts at Stratford and Catterick. He might be able to dominate again in this small field and gets a confident vote ahead of Newcastle second Disguisedlimit. Dunnet Head can beat Rossbridge for third place.
Prediction : 1st Sleeping Satellite 2nd Disguisedlimit 3rd Dunnet Head

Travis Wheatley is entitled to have come forward for his reappearance fourth at Kelso and is noted, but giving weight to the in-form YOU DID makes this a tough task. Brian Ellison's charge won at Hexham and backed that performance up with a solid second at Market Rasen latest. Those looking for a bit of each-way value should consider Star Vantage.
Prediction : 1st You Did 2nd Travis Wheatley 3rd Star Vantage

WEARELONGTERM disappointed favourite backers at Kelso latest but was beaten less than a length on that occasion and can reward those who keep the faith if producing a similar performance. Course scorer Reflection Of You must have a good chance judged on recent form and you can also make a good case for Benefit Ben, who won over timber a couple of starts ago.
Prediction : 1st Wearelongterm 2nd Reflection Of You 3rd Benefit Ben

Looking Splendid couldn't land the hat-trick when sent off favourite at Newcastle latest but cannot be overlooked. SNOW DRAGON makes a bit more appeal as he has really improved this season, finishing third at Perth and then here. The four-year-old can continue to progress and should win a race like this soon. Passing Pleasure is another to be taken seriously.
Prediction : 1st Snow Dragon 2nd Looking Splendid 3rd Passing Pleasure