Musselburgh Races

Musselburgh Racecourse, on the coast a few miles to the east of Edinburgh, is the second biggest course in Scotland after Ayr.

Flat and right-handed, it hosts both flat and jump racing around its sharp turns, making it ideal for the athletic, nippy horse rather than the big-striding type.

The drainage is excellent and the ground is rarely heavy. Its seaside setting and proximity to the city mean healthy crowds attend Musselburgh races all year round, especially for its biggest events, the listed Maggie Dickson Fillies’ Stakes and the Edinburgh Cup Handicap.

Musselburgh Races Fixtures And Events 2021

jan 2021

feb 2021

mar 2021

apr 2021

may 2021

jun 2021

jul 2021

aug 2021

sept 2021

oct 2021

nov 2021

dec 2021

FRI 1st Jan Musselburgh North

Turf Jump Afternoon

THU 7th Jan Musselburgh North

Turf Jump Afternoon

FRI 22nd Jan Musselburgh North

Turf Jump Afternoon

SAT 6th Feb Musselburgh North

Turf Jump Afternoon

SUN 7th Feb Musselburgh North

Turf Jump Afternoon

WED 3rd Mar Musselburgh North

Turf Jump Afternoon

FRI 26th Mar Musselburgh North

Turf Jump Afternoon

SAT 3rd Apr Musselburgh North

Turf Flat Afternoon

THU 29th Apr Musselburgh North

Turf Flat Afternoon

FRI 30th Apr Musselburgh North

Turf Flat Afternoon

TUE 25th May Musselburgh North

Turf Flat Afternoon

SAT 5th Jun Musselburgh North

Turf Flat Afternoon

MON 28th Jun Musselburgh North

Turf Flat Evening

WED 30th Jun Musselburgh North

Turf Flat Afternoon

TUE 20th Jul Musselburgh North

Turf Flat Afternoon

FRI 30th Jul Musselburgh North

Turf Flat Evening

FRI 6th Aug Musselburgh North

Turf Flat Afternoon

FRI 20th Aug Musselburgh North

Turf Flat Afternoon

WED 25th Aug Musselburgh North

Turf Flat Afternoon

SAT 11th Sept Musselburgh North

Turf Flat Evening

SUN 12th Sept Musselburgh North

Turf Flat Afternoon

MON 11th Oct Musselburgh North

Turf Flat Afternoon

WED 3rd Nov Musselburgh North

Turf Jump Afternoon

MON 22nd Nov Musselburgh North

Turf Jump Afternoon

MON 6th Dec Musselburgh North

Turf Jump Afternoon

MON 20th Dec Musselburgh North

Turf Jump Afternoon

Confirmed races in plain text. Confirmed pattern races in bold text. Unconfirmed races in grey text.

Musselburgh Racing Tips

Scottish trainer Keith Dalgleish sends plenty of runners to race on the flat at Musselburgh Racecourse but, while many of them win, his rivals Richard Fahey and Mark Johnston have a better strike rate. Danny Tudhope is the best jockey to follow on the level.
Dalgleish’s jumpers win with striking regularity, as do those sent out by Sandy Thomson. It’s always worth noting when Paul Nicholls sends horses on the long trek from the West Country; his winning percentage at Musselburgh races is impressive.
The prolific Brian Hughes has an excellent riding record at the course but William Kennedy, with far fewer mounts, has a comparable strike rate.

The jockey's view

By Bryony Frost - Most successful female jump jockey in history

A relatively flat, very sharp track. Musselburgh Racecourse always seems to hold quite good ground. It’s quick with the sand on the top bend before turning into the back straight. Chase and hurdle tracks swap round, but to ride you wouldn’t know that you crossed the two, it’s simple. You don’t see horses come from the rear of the field. It’s prominent and you get very tightly bunched until they swing in. Some leaders can get away if they get a decent lead and then it's hard to reel them in.

Musselburgh Races Behind Closed Doors

Musselburgh races are currently being run behind closed doors because of the ongoing COVID-19 situation.

This is set to be reviewed and updated in line with government advice, with Musselburgh races keen to welcome back punters as soon as it is safe to do so.

It’s still worth checking Musselburgh races fixtures because the decision to allow spectators in could change. If you book tickets to a Musselburgh Racecourse event that is then moved to behind closed doors, refunds will be processed through the official course website.