The bet365 Scottish Cheltenham Trials Raceday - day 2

Adding to the excitement, the raceday will take on a distinctly Irish flavour, celebrating the spirit and heritage synonymous with the Cheltenham Festival. Enjoy the infectious sounds of traditional Irish music from Savage Cabbage of Dougal’s Irish Pub, Portobello, and The Good Roosters from Dropkick Murphys Irish Bar, alongside spontaneous pop-up Irish dance performances around the racecourse, filling the day with colour, rhythm and the unmistakable energy of the Emerald Isle.

Sunday features the bet365 Edinburgh National, a key trial that consistently attracts contenders bound for both the Cheltenham and Grand National Festivals. This is the BIGGEST Cheltenham Trials in Scotland and one of the biggest trials in the UK.

In previous years, Musselburgh has showcased horses that have gone on to festival glory, including Frodon, Seeyouatmidnight, Mighty Thunder, Greanateen and most recently, Thistle Ask. We have also welcomed some of the sport’s biggest names, such as Nicky Henderson, Paul Nicholls, Lucinda Russell, Fergal O’Brien and Dan Skelton.

With an electric atmosphere, an excellent choice of places to eat and drink, and the opportunity to see the country’s top owners, trainers, jockeys and horses in action, this is a must-attend event for all jumps racing fans.

On Sunday 1st February, we are delighted to continue welcoming students from across Scotland on day two of the Scottish Cheltenham Trials Weekend. They will experience the thrill of jumps racing alongside our passionate regular racegoers, who are the best advocates for our sport. Following feedback, we have enhanced the raceday experience with additional bars for students, while racegoers holding regular raceday tickets can enjoy dedicated facilities, including The Rockavon bar and Café 1816.

• Free car parking is available at Musselburgh Racecourse.

• We're only 6 miles from Edinburgh City Centre with direct transport links and a courtesy bus from Wallyford (connecting to Edinburgh) and NewCraighall (connecting to Galashiels) train stations. 

• Children 17 years and under are admitted FREE at Musselburgh Racecourse, except for New Years Day and Ladies Day, when accompanied by a paying adult. Four children are permitted per paying adult and/or concession. If this event sells out, there will be no child tickets available on the gate on the day.
• Student and concession tickets are available. You must have a valid concession I.D. More information about our concession tickets can be found in our FAQ section, click here. Please note, there will be a price increase for student and concession tickets purchased on the day.
• All timings are provisional and may change. Please keep an eye on our website and social media channels for any changes.
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