16:15 Musselburgh Tips — Sunday 12th April 2026

Our confident selection for the 16:15 at Musselburgh is Michael Bell’s promising three-year-old, Blues and Royals. This gelding arrives here in scintillating form, his recent win emphatically showcasing his progression. The key trend of 'won last time out' is a powerful indicator of a horse at the top of its game, and Blues and Royals certainly fits that bill.

Digging deeper into his profile reveals a hugely encouraging improving form line of 8-7-3-1. Such a trajectory points to a horse rapidly finding its stride with bags of scope for further improvement. As a young 3yo, he’s still very much unexposed and looks capable of defying his current mark of 73. Jockey Hector Crouch retains the ride, a proven partnership.

Furthermore, the draw in stall 1 in this 13-runner field provides a significant tactical advantage at Musselburgh, allowing for a prominent position from the outset. Given his impressive recent victory and clear upward curve, Blues and Royals looks exceptionally hard to oppose and should be backed with confidence. For each-way punters, Suddenly I See offers an interesting alternative.