UK Horse Racing Tips: Musselburgh

Pojnt-to-point winner JUDICIAL DEFERENCE made a pleasing start for his new yard with a good second in a maiden hurdle at Bangor last month. That run, which came on the back of a wind operation, should have taught him plenty and he could kick on here. The G Wizard and Abbey Scope are also heading in the right direction and support for either in the betting would need to be taken seriously.
Prediction : 1st Judicial Deference 2nd The G Wizard 3rd Abbey Scope

BENEFIT BEN made every yard of the running to win in a game manner over an extended 2m7f here a fortnight ago and could again be tough to overhaul. Okavango Delta is a dual C&D winner that also warrants close inspection, while the low-milage Mountain Molly could have a big say if replicating her Perth form at this venue. Kadjar Des Mottes is also dangerous to underestimate, despite failing to complete last time.
Prediction : 1st Benefit Ben 2nd Okavango Delta 3rd Mountain Molly

BATHGATE has flourished lately and could be well placed to follow up after winning cosily at Sedgefield a couple of weeks ago. Given he wasn't fully extended to win that race, a 6lb higher rating should be manageable if a third run in December doesn't take a toll. John Betjeman defeated the selection by a length and a half at the same venue last month and can be a thorn in his side again, although he is 8lb higher. Gemini Man and Gonnino are each-way options.
Prediction : 1st Bathgate 2nd John Betjeman 3rd Gemini Man

SPECIAL RATE failed to fire in a valuable event at Cartmel when last seen in June, but his previous third at the same venue gives him a big chance in a race of this nature. Swallows Song could make the frame if finding some improvement for first-time cheekpieces, while Too Cool Forshrule and Inis Oirr are others to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Special Rate 2nd Swallows Song 3rd Too Cool Forshrule

LEADER WING was only beaten a short-head when second over C&D earlier in the month and the first-time application of a visor can help the five-year-old to go one better on this occasion, despite a 3lb rise. Beat The Retreat scored at Ayr three weeks ago and another good run can be expected here, while Lizzie Luna is best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Leader Wing 2nd Beat The Retreat 3rd Lizzie Luna

Forever Louie should put his experience to good use after his sixth at Catterick a month ago. That said, preference is for KILARO, who won an English point for this jockey in November and he could make a winning debut under Rules. Return To Florida edges out Circle Of Steel to be the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Kilaro 2nd Forever Louie 3rd Return To Florida