Seasonal Highlights
Through the year Musselburgh Racecourse has special themed events and Seasonal Highlights, which attract the largest crowds and generate a unique and fantastic atmosphere, with plenty of entertainment in addition to the racing.
- New Year Sprint
- John Smith's Scottish Cheltenham Trials Raceday
- Easter Sunday Family Fun Day
- Rock 'n' racing Nights
- Edinburgh Cup Raceday
- Ladies Day
- Royal Scots Family Fun Day
New Year Sprint - Tuesday 29th December 2009
Start your Hogmanay celebrations at Musselburgh by watching the famous New Year Sprint, one of the oldest and most lucrative domestic running competitions of it's kind. Both professionals and amateurs race over 110 yards of turf, alongside a valuable and competitive 6 race Jumps meeting. The semi finals and finals of the New Year Sprint are held in between the horseraces.
Doors Open 10.30am
First Race: 12.05pm
Timings are provisional.
More information about the history of the New Year Sprint, visit www.newyearsprint.com
John Smith's Scottish Cheltenham Trials - Sunday 7th February 2010
Top class jumps racing featuring two valuable races with some of the country's best hurdlers, some of whom will be aiming for the Cheltenham Festival or Aintree Grand National Meeting. It's the perfect way to spend a winter's afternoon with good food on offer, a great atmosphere and all the excitment of watching premium jump racing.
Doors Open 11.30am
First Race: 1.30pm
Easter Sunday Family Day - Sunday 4th April 2010
Coming racing is a fantastic way to enjoy Easter Day with the family, with lots of children's entertainment including a free funfair, plus quality racing featuring the valuable Musselburgh Gold cup. All young racegoers will be given a FREE Easter Egg on arrival.
Doors Open: 11.30am
First Race: 2.20pm
Rock 'n' Racing Night - Friday 21st May
The first of Musselburgh's Rock 'n' Racing Nights kicks off with live music with 70's and 80's music playing from the stage hroguhout the evening and for 45 minutes after the last race. Start your Friday Night out at Musselburgh races, the perfect warm up to a great weekend!
Doors Open: 4.00pm
First Race: 1.30pm
Edinburgh Cup Raceday - Saturday 5th June 2010
A feast of quality racing is promised on Edinburgh Cup Day with a prize fund of c £200,000 featuring the new Edinburgh Cup Handicap Stakes. Keep up to date with all the action from Epsom and the Investec Derby from our giant screens and enjoy the richest race day of the year at Musselburgh Racecourse. A sporting Saturday not to be missed! Book early as this is sure to be a sell out.
Doors Open: 11.30am
First Race: 2.20pm
Ladies Day - Friday 18th June 2010
THE Ladies Day Experience and the most popular event of the year, selling out for the last three years. This is the day to dress up and enjoy a fantastic day out at the races, where the focus is on the fashion! Huge prizes will be on offer -book early to avoid missing out.
Doors Open: 11.00am
First Race: 1.50pm
Royal Scots Family Day - Sunday 26th September 2010
Musselburgh's popular Family Fun days provides lots of entertainment for all ages making it the perfect day our for all the family, pipe bands, assualt courses and the Golden Lions Freefall team are all being planned for this annual event.
Doors Open: 12 noon
First Race: 2.15pm