Scottish racing fans are heading to Musselburgh today for a cracking card of action.
There are seven jumps events to get stuck into and Record Sport tipster Garry Owen takes you through his fancies on the card.
DIAMOND STATE (3:15) can sparkle for thriving Lucinda Russell on Christmas Jumper Raceday at Musselburgh.
The hurdler absolutely bolted up from My Macho Man on his return over two miles at this venue.
The gelding wasn’t stopping at the business end so he can defy a 7lb hike over an extra half-mile.
Jonjo O’Neill’s A DISTANT PLACE (12:15) won’t be far away in a fascinating novices’ hurdle.
The six-year-old opened his timber account with power-packed defeat of Chanceux at Hereford.
The gelding remains nicely unexposed over 2m 4f so he can follow up in a much stronger contest.
COLLINGHAM (12:45) can shade a hot juvenile hurdle for Brian Hughes and Donald McCain.
The gelding hammered We Still Believe on debut for the dynamic duo over course and distance.
There is plenty more to come from this pacy type who can deny some highly promising rivals.
The combination can add the handicap hurdle to their tally with MINELLA PLUS (1:15).
The gelding hacked up over track and trip in October then routed Arthur’s Seat at Catterick.
The four-year-old scored with plenty in hand so he should strike again back over two miles.
GUN MERCHANT (1:45) looks dangerous for in-form Ann Hamilton in the novices’ chase.
The gelding benefitted from wind surgery when easily denying Clondaw Pretender at Newcastle.
The eight-year-old remains fairly-treated so he can claim a deeper contest back down in trip.
BOOTLEGGER (2:15) can snatch the Racing TV Handicap Hurdle for Tristan Davidson.
The gelding put in another excellent shift when chasing home Geordie Des Champs at Aintree.
The eight-year-old still lurks on a decent timber mark so he can go one better dropped in class.
UPANDATIT (2:45) can rise to the challenge in the trappy John Balloch Handicap Chase.
Nick Alexander’s charge caught the eye when third to African Dance on his fencing bow at Ayr.
That is useful form so the gelding can get his head in front for the shrewd Kinnieston handler.
GARRY OWEN TIPS
12:15 A DISTANT PLACE
12:45 COLLINGHAM
1:15 MINELLA PLUS
1:45 GUN MERCHANT
2:15 BOOTLEGGER
2:45 UPANDATIT
3:15 DIAMOND STATE (NAP)
