Timeform UK SmartPlays: Monday December 8

Vision de La Vie - 13:45 Musselburgh

Snapping Turtle and Discoverie are likely to give their running, but neither boast the most compelling of profiles, so it's well worth siding with Vision de La Vie, who hasn't shown much so far, but this step up in trip promises to suit after a break.

Desoto County - 14:20 Musselburgh

Desoto County has made a very positive start to his career, and the assessor may have taken a risk with his opening mark, especially considering his bumper ability, so he makes plenty of appeal on return to action. Fellow low-mileage pair Spitz and Ballyvoque are feared most.

Benefit In Kind - 14:50 Musselburgh

Benefit In Kind improved a chunk in this headgear, despite finding the test too much, when chasing home a pair of well-treated rivals on his second try over fences in the mud at Newcastle in November. He will be more at home under these quicker conditions and has sound prospects of opening his chasing account. Just Awake and Lady of Verona may prove the chief threats.

Timeform UK SmartPlays
All at Musselburgh

Back Vision de La Vie @ 5.79/2 in the 13:45
Back Desoto County @ 5.39/2 in the 14:20
Back Benefit In Kind @ 5.39/2 in the 14:50